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

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey looks on during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Louisville's Emily Engstler works her way to the basket against Kentucky at the YUM Center. Dec. 12, 2021

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Louisville baseball outfielder Zion Rose vs. Miami in game two of the 2025 Louisville Super Regional.

Overtime Elite point guard Isaac Ellis

Rhode Island Rams kicker Garth White

Football

Garth White was Rhode Island's go-to kicker this past season.

Apr 28, 2026; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Dana Evans (11) poses for a photo during the 2026 Las Vegas Aces Media Day.Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Louisville women's basketball program has a notable presence heading into the 2026 WNBA season.

Mar 18, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey answer questions during the press conference ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Cardinals are heading to Las Vegas for Thanksgiving.

Sep 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm (right) leads the team onto the field to play the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Football

The Cardinals are generating a lot of hype ahead of year four under Jeff Brohm.

Football

Let's take another look at the roster for the Cardinals next season.

Louisville’s Jeff Brohm coaches against Louisville in the Spring Football game
April 17, 2026

Football

We offer three bold, but potentially realistic predictions surrounding the Cardinals' upcoming 2026 season.

Dec 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) guards Oregon Ducks guard Jackson Shelstad (3) during the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Basketball

Another look at how the next season's roster could look following the conclusion of their 2025-26 season.

Louisville's Dan McDonnell coaches his team against Vanderbilt Tuesday night at Jim Patterson Stadium.
May 6, 2025

Baseball

The Cardinals have now officially played themselves out of an at-large NCAA Tournament bid, but still have two weeks left until the ACC Tournament.

Apr 29, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrates his three-point basket against the Toronto Raptors in the first quarter of game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

The former Louisville standout took down Chucky Hepburn's Raptors in the first round of the NBA Playoffs

Orlando (Fla.) Southeastern Prep center Obinna Ekezie Jr.

Louisville Cardinals On SI breaks down 2027 Louisville men's basketball center commit Obinna Ekezie Jr.

Orlando (Fla.) Southeastern Prep center Okinna Ekezie Jr.

Ekezie is a five-star prospect in the Class of 2027, but will reclassify to 2026.

Mar 18, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals Forward Mouhamed Camara (12) shoots the ball during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Camara redshirted his true freshman campaign with the Cardinals.