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Louisville football: Your guide to gameday

Football season is upon us, and we have the need-to-know info about the Cards + how to make the most out of game days.

Louie the Cardinal

Louisville football averaged 51,252 fans last year.

Photo courtesy of Louisville Athletics

For some of us, fall means one thing... the return of football — and in Louisville that comes Saturday, Aug. 31 when Louisville hosts Austin Peay.

Need help planning for game day? Score the need-to-know info before you raise those L’s.

Can’t-miss games

If you’re a true Cards fan, then you know every game is a can’t-miss game. But these games are next level.

  • September 21 vs. Georgia Tech | Home | Louisville’s season could really hinge on the first ACC game of the year.
  • September 28 at Notre Dame | Away | Last season, Louisville’s biggest win of the year came at home against the Notre Dame. Can they upend the Irish on the road this time?
  • November 30 at Kentucky | Away | The Cards look to lift the Governor’s Cup after a win over the ‘Cats for the first time since 2017.

Browse the full schedule..

Know before you go

Have tickets to watch the Cardinals in person? Before you put on that Cardinal red, there are a couple need-to-knows about L&N Stadium.

  • Parking | Parking is always stressful, especially with 50,000 other fans involved.
  • Clear bag policy | You can’t just bring any bag to the game.
  • Concessions | Take a look at the full menu of options, because nobody likes a hungry fan.

Players to root for

Tyler Shough takes the reins of Jeff Brohm’s offense as quarterback this year. A redshirt senior, he is in his seventh college season after three years at both Oregon and Texas Tech.

Louisville has a familiar face leading the defense, with Ashton Gillotte back for a fourth season on the line. His 11 sacks last year were tied for the ninth-most in the country.

Where to watch

Here are spots where you’re sure to be surrounded by fellow Cards fans:

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