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Matt McGavic
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Deputy Editor for Louisville Cardinals On SI | Louisville Native and UofL Alum | FWAA Member | Suffering Colts and Reds fan
#Louisville is starting their new year on the wrong side of the win/loss column, falling to Michigan State in their series and season opener.
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Louisville Falls to Michigan State on Opening Day
The Cardinals begin the 2026 season with a loss to the Spartans.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Listen to what #Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey, Khani Rooths and Aly Khalifa said regarding the Cardinals' matchup vs. Baylor later tomorrow:
Watch: Pat Kelsey, Louisville Players Discuss Matchup vs. 'Unbelievably Dangerous' Baylor Squad
The Cardinals travel to the Lone State State to face the Bears on Saturday.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Take a look at how #Louisville stacks up against Baylor for their Saturday matchup, and who the statistical models favor:
Tale of The Tape, Predictions: Louisville vs. Baylor
Take a look at how the Cardinals stack up against the Bears for their Saturday matchup, and who the statistical models favor:
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February 13, 2026 at 1:19 PM
NEWS: Preseason All-American outfielder Zion Rose is set to miss #Louisville’s series vs. Michigan State this weekend.
Louisville OF Zion Rose to Miss Season Opening Series
Rose is one of the best outfielders in D1 college baseball.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:27 PM
#Louisville has announced their starting rotation for their season-opening series against Michigan State this weekend.
Louisville Announces Starting Rotation for Season Opening Series
The Cardinals begin the 2026 season with a three-game set against Michigan State.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Here’s how you can watch #Louisville’s neutral site matchup vs. Baylor:
How to Watch Louisville's Neutral Site Showdown vs. Baylor
The Cardinals take a break from ACC play to face the Bears in Fort Worth.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:46 PM
#Louisville offensive line coach Richard Owens is leaving for a position at Alabama, according to multiple reports.
Reports: Louisville OL Coach Richard Owens Leaving for Alabama
Owens had been the Cardinals' offensive line coach in all three years under Jeff Brohm.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:13 AM
#Louisville has an extremely loaded roster heading into the 2026 season, but someone who has been turning heads this preseason is true freshman Kade Elam.
Louisville Freshman Kade Elam Turning Heads in Preseason
The true freshman infielder from Corbin was Kentucky Mr. Baseball last year.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:48 PM
The NFL has officially announced their invitations to the Scouting Combine later this month, and two #Louisville players will be making their way up to Indianapolis.
Two Cardinals Receive Invitations to 2026 NFL Scouting Combine
The two playmakers for the Louisville football program were some of the most impactful for the Cards this past season.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:40 PM
At long last, baseball season is finally back, and #Louisville will get their 2026 campaign started here at home against Michigan State.

Here’s my preview for the weekend ⬇️
7th Inning Stretch: Baseball is Back! (Week 1)
College baseball is finally back, and Louisville is set to open up the 2026 season at home
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February 11, 2026 at 1:01 PM
This past Saturday, Josiah Pouncy was the latter of two prospects in the 2027 cycle to commit to #Louisville.

So what are the Cardinals getting out of the linebacker? Here's my complete breakdown ⬇️
Highlights & Evaluation: Louisville LB Commit Josiah Pouncy
Louisville Cardinals On SI breaks down 2027 Louisville football linebacker commit Josiah Pouncy.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:55 PM
All of a sudden, #Louisville has seemingly shaken their midseason doldrums, and are on a four-game winning streak.

What have been the keys to their recent success?
Three Factors Fueling Louisville's Four-Game Winning Streak
The Cardinals are off to their longest winning streak since opening up the current season at 7-0.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Want to re-live last night?

Check out the highlights, photos and notes from #Louisville’s win over NC State ⬇️
Highlights, Photos and Notes: Louisville 118, NC State 77.
The highlights, photo gallery plus team & player notes from the Cardinals' win over the Wolfpack.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Listen to what #Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey, Mikel Brown Jr. and Ryan Conwell said after the Cardinals’ win vs. NC State:
What HC Pat Kelsey, Louisville Players Said After 118-77 Win vs. NC State
Listen to what the head coach of the Cardinals and various players said after their win over the Wolfpack:
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February 10, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Mikel Brown Jr. had a game for the ages on Monday night, tying a pair of big time #Louisville single-game records against NC State.
Mikel Brown Jr. Ties Two Major Louisville Single-Game Records
The point guard for the Cardinals put together one of the best performances in program history against NC State.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Quick recap: A career night from Mikel Brown Jr. and a great showing from Ryan Conwell paced #Louisville against NC State, resulting in the Cardinals capturing a thunderous victory.
Louisville Drops the Hammer on NC State to Win Fourth-Straight
Mikel Brown Jr. set the program scoring record, while Conwell added a 30-point game.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:15 AM
The ACC has released their updated injury report for #Louisville's matchup vs. NC State tonight:
ACC Releases Final Injury Report for Louisville vs. NC State
The Cardinals tip off against the Wolfpack at 7:00 p.m. EST.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:02 PM
NEW: Despite being on a three-game winning streak, #Louisville's spot in the AP Poll remains unchanged.
Louisville Men's Basketball Stays Put in Week 14 of AP Top 25
The Cardinals are riding a three-game winning streak.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:05 PM
On Saturday, Cornelius Tims III was one of two 2027 prospects to commit to #Louisville.

So what are the Cardinals getting out of the defensive lineman? Here's my complete breakdown ⬇️
Highlights & Evaluation: Louisville DL Commit Cornelius Tims III
Louisville Cardinals On SI breaks down 2027 Louisville football defensive line commit Cornelius Tims III.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:21 PM
It’s game day! 🏀

Check out our preview of tonight’s matchup between #Louisville and NC State ⬇️
Preview: Louisville Hosts NC State on Short Turnaround
The Cardinals come back to the KFC Yum! Center to face the Wolfpack.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:33 PM
The ACC has released their first injury report for #Louisville's matchup vs. NC State.
ACC Releases Preliminary Injury Report for Louisville vs. NC State
The Cardinals return home to take on the Wolfpack tomorrow evening.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:03 AM
#Louisville is back in the win column, traveling to Upstate New York and leaving with a victory at Syracuse.
Louisville Bounces Back With Decisive Victory at Syracuse
The Cardinals are back in the win column after previously seeing their 14-game win streak snapped.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Take a look at how #Louisville stacks up against NC State for their Monday matchup, and who the statistical models favor:
Tale of The Tape, Predictions: Louisville vs. NC State
Take a look at how the Cardinals stack up against the Wolfpack for their Monday matchup, and who the statistical models favor:
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February 8, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Here’s how you can watch #Louisville’s short turnaround against NC State ⬇️
How to Watch Louisville's Showdown vs. NC State
The Cardinals return home to take on the Wolfpack.
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February 8, 2026 at 1:13 PM
BREAKING: Make that two commitments today for #Louisville, this time with two-way 2027 prospect Josiah Pouncy joining the fold.
Two-Way '27 ATH Josiah Pouncy Commits to Louisville
Pouncy had an extremely prolific junior year on defense.
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February 8, 2026 at 2:41 AM