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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. He is also a co-host of the 'From The Pink Seats' podcast on the State of Louisville network. Video gamer, bourbon drinker and dog lover. Find him on Twitter at @Matt_McGavic

Nov 16, 2024; Stanford, California, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Tyler Shough (9) hands the ball to running back Isaac Brown (25) during the first quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium.
Football

Louisville Football Bowl Projections: 2024 Week 13

The Cardinals' postseason destination is back to being cloudy.

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Oct 14, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Louisville Cardinals tight end Nate Kurisky (85) runs after a catch as Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Javon McIntyre (7) defends during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium.
Football

How to Watch: Louisville Cardinals vs. Pitt Panthers

The Cardinals host the Panthers for their final home game of the 2024 season.

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Louisville Cardinals guard Terrence Edwards Jr. (5) makes his way to the basket around Bellarmine Knights defenders during their game on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky.
Basketball

Highlights, Photos and Notes: Louisville 100, Bellarmine 68

The highlights, photo gallery and team & player notes from the Cardinals' win vs. the Knights.

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Nov 19, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey reacts during the first half against the Bellarmine Knights at KFC Yum! Center.
Basketball

What Pat Kelsey, Louisville Players Said After 100-68 Win vs. Bellarmine

Read what the head coach of the Cardinals, Kasean Pryor and Terrence Edwards Jr. said after their win over the Knights:

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Nov 19, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Bellarmine Knights guard Billy Smith (11) looses control of the ball under the pressure of Louisville Cardinals forward Noah Waterman (93) and guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center.
Basketball

Louisville Blows Out Crosstown Foe Bellarmine

The Cardinals bounce back after getting blown out by Tennessee in their last outing.

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Louisville Cardinals forward Aboubacar Traore (25) looks to pass around Spalding University's Caden Bradford (0) at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky Monday, Oct. 28, 2024.
Basketball

Louisville Forward Aboubacar Traore to Miss 'Multiple Weeks' with Broken Arm

The transfer forward from Long Beach State started the Cardinals' first two games of the season.

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KFC Yum! Center interior
Basketball

Game Day Live Blog: Louisville vs. Bellarmine | Game 3

The Cardinals are back in action after a 10-day break to face the Knights.

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Oct 14, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Jimmy Calloway (right) tackles Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back A.J. Woods (9) after Woods intercepted a pass meant for Calloway during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 38-21.
Football

Depth Charts: Louisville vs. Pitt

The Cardinals do battle against the Panthers in their final home game of the 2024 season.

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Nov 16, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) runs on his way to scoring a game winning fifty-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter to defeat the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium.
Football

ACC Football Power Rankings: 2024 Week 13

An update on the Atlantic Coast Conference landscape with two weeks left in the regular season.

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Nov 4, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Terrence Edwards Jr. (5) dribbles during the second half against the Morehead State Eagles at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Morehead State 93-45.
Basketball

Preview: Louisville Cardinals vs. Bellarmine Knights

The Cardinals and Knights do battle in a showdown of crosstown foes.

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Oct 25, 2024; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Louisville Cardinals defensive back Tayon Holloway (20) reacts to his defensive play against the Boston College Eagles during the second half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Football

Louisville CB Tayon Holloway Arrested, Charged with Assault and Strangulation

The cornerback for the Cardinals was arrested Monday.

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Louisville's James Scott (0) and Khani Rooths (9) celebrated their teammates play during timeout against Morehead State in their game at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. on Nov. 4, 2024
Basketball

Tale of The Tape, Predictions: Louisville vs. Bellarmine

The Cardinals are back in action after a 10-day break to face the Knights.

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