Matthew McGavic

Matthew McGavic

Joined: Feb 25, 2020

McGavic is a 2016 Sport Administration graduate of the University of Louisville, and a native of the Derby City. He has been covering the Cardinals in various capacities since 2017, with a brief stop in Atlanta, Ga. on the Georgia Tech beat. Also an avid video gamer, a bourbon enthusiast, and fierce dog lover. Find him on Twitter at @Matt_McGavic

Oct 17, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals safety Blake Ruffin (29) celebrates after winning the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson wide receiver Darion Moseley

Christian Academy of Louisville's Stone Perkins (5) celebrates his touchdown with Christian Academy of Louisville's JaHyde Brown (1) in the first half at the KHSAA class 3A football state final at Kroger Field in Lexington Saturday, December 6, 2025.

Thomasville (Ga.) Thomas County Central wide receiver Jabari Watkins

Louisville Cardinals guard Peyton Bradley (20) drives up the court as head coach Jeff Walz watches during the Cards' practice. October 22, 2025.

Basketball

Bradley is the third Cardinal to announce their intention to transfer so far this offseason.

Louisville running backs coach Chris Barclay

Football

The Cardinals head into the 2026 season with one of the top running back rooms in the country.

Dec 21, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Campbell Fighting Camels head coach John Andrzejek looks on during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Basketball

Andrzejek joins the Cardinals after one season as the head coach at Campbell, and prior stints as an assistant at Florida and Washington State.

Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey speaks at a postgame press conference after the game against the South Florida Bulls during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Basketball

It’s Kelsey’s first hire this offseason following some outgoing movement on his coaching staff.

Basketball

The Cardinals went 29-8 this past season with the assistance of the now-departed assistant coaches.

Louisville linebackers coach Adam Mueller

Football

Mueller had previously been a quality control coach in his first three years with the Cardinals.

Mar 28, 2026; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Walz reacts on the sideline during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Basketball

Tracking who is transferring out of the Louisville women's basketball program during the 2025-26 academic year, and who is transferring in.

Jan 2, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Khani Rooths (9) dunks the ball during the first half against Stanford Cardinal at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

Basketball

The sophomore is the first to move on from the Cardinals following the end of their 2025-26 season.

Feb 1, 2026; Berkeley, California, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Anaya Hardy (9) dunks before the game against the California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Hardy is the second Cardinal to announce their intention to transfer.

Louisville baseball outfielder Lucas Moore

The Cardinals bounce back after entering their matchup with the Colonels having lost five of their last seven.

Louisville Cardinals linebacker Stanquan Clark (6) warms up ahead of their game against the Austin Peay Governors on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Ky.

The Cardinals are roughly halfway through spring ball.

Christian Academy of Louisville's JaHyde Brown (1) runs for a big gain against Murray in the first half at the KHSAA class 3A football state final at Kroger Field in Lexington Saturday, December 6, 2025.

Louisville Cardinals On SI breaks down 2027 Louisville football wide receiver commit Ja'Hyde Brown.