Louisville Cardinals
ACC
9-4
Record (4-4 conf.)
12.25
SER — #32 FBS
Final 2025 Season
9-4
Record
12.25
Final SER (#32 FBS)
4.74
Offense
7.51
Defense
First Round: Won 27-22 vs Toledo
SER History — 2014 to 2025
2026 Schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sun, Sept. 6 | 7:30 PM ET | Neutral | Nissan Stadium | |
| Week 2 | Fri, Sept. 11 | 7:00 PM ET |
Villanova
|
Home | L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | 3:30 PM ET | Home | L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium | |
| Week 4 | Sat, Sept. 26 | Time TBD | Home | L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium | |
| Week 5 | Sat, Oct. 3 | Time TBD | Away | Carter-Finley Stadium | |
| Week 6 | Fri, Oct. 9 | 7:00 PM ET | Home | L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium | |
| Week 7 | Sat, Oct. 17 | Time TBD | Away | JMA Wireless Dome | |
| Week 9 | Sat, Oct. 31 | Time TBD | Home | L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium | |
| Week 10 | Sat, Nov. 7 | Time TBD | Away | Bobby Dodd Stadium | |
| Week 11 | Sat, Nov. 14 | Time TBD | Away | Kenan Stadium | |
| Week 12 | Sat, Nov. 21 | Time TBD | Home | L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium | |
| Week 13 | Sat, Nov. 28 | Time TBD | Away | Kroger Field |
Roster Quality — 2026
Preseason projections based on current roster data — updated as rosters change.
0.59
RQI
34.8%
Returning Production
16.45
Experience Index
33
Transfer Count
12.25
Prior Year SER
Important: RQI represents a calculated floor — the minimum expected roster quality based on returning experience and production. It does not account for player development, incoming recruiting classes, coaching changes, or scheme fit. Teams can and do outperform this baseline.