2014 Louisville Cardinals football team
The 2014 Louisville Cardinals football team represented the University of Louisville in the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cardinals were led by head coach Bobby Petrino, who began his second stint at Louisville after eight years away, seven of which were spent as a head coach at other colleges and in the National Football League (NFL). The team played its 17th season at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. They were in their first season as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference, having replaced departed member Maryland in the Atlantic Division. They finished the season 9–4, 5–3 in ACC play to finish in third place in the Atlantic Division. They were invited to the Belk Bowl, where they lost to Georgia.
Schedule
Date |
Time |
Opponent# |
Rank# |
Site |
TV |
Result |
Attendance |
September 1 |
8:00 p.m. |
Miami (FL) |
|
Papa John's Cardinal Stadium • Louisville, KY |
ESPN |
W 31–13 |
55,428 |
September 6 |
7:00 p.m. |
Murray State* |
No. 25 |
Papa John's Cardinal Stadium • Louisville, KY |
ESPN3 |
W 66–21 |
50,179 |
September 13 |
12:30 p.m. |
at Virginia |
No. 21 |
Scott Stadium • Charlottesville, VA |
ACCN |
L 21–23 |
34,816 |
September 20 |
3:30 p.m. |
at FIU* |
|
FIU Stadium • Miami, FL |
FS1 |
W 34–3 |
10,826 |
September 27 |
3:30 p.m. |
Wake Forest |
|
Papa John's Cardinal Stadium • Louisville, KY |
ESPNU |
W 20–10 |
51,463 |
October 3 |
7:00 p.m. |
at Syracuse |
|
Carrier Dome • Syracuse, NY |
ESPN |
W 28–6 |
37,569 |
October 11 |
3:30 p.m. |
at Clemson |
|
Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC |
ESPNU |
L 17–23 |
81,500 |
October 18 |
3:30 p.m. |
NC State |
|
Papa John's Cardinal Stadium • Louisville, KY |
ACCRSN |
W 30–12 |
50,227 |
October 30 |
7:30 p.m. |
No. 2 Florida State |
No. 25 |
Papa John's Cardinal Stadium • Louisville, KY |
ESPN |
L 31–42 |
55,414 |
November 8 |
7:15 p.m. |
at Boston College |
|
Alumni Stadium • Chestnut Hill, MA |
ESPN2 |
W 38–19 |
33,565 |
November 22 |
3:30 p.m. |
at Notre Dame* |
No. 24 |
Notre Dame Stadium • Notre Dame, IN |
NBC |
W 31–28 |
80,795 |
November 29 |
12:00 p.m. |
Kentucky* |
No. 22 |
Papa John's Cardinal Stadium • Louisville, KY (Governor's Cup) |
ESPN2 |
W 44–40 |
55,118 |
December 30 |
6:30 p.m. |
vs. No. 13 Georgia* |
No. 21 |
Bank of America Stadium • Charlotte, NC (Belk Bowl) |
ESPN |
L 14–37 |
45,671 |
*Non-conference game. Homecoming. #Rankings from AP Poll released prior to game. All times are in Eastern Time All dates, times, and TV are tentative and subject to change. |
- Source: [1]
Game notes
Miami
13th meeting. 2–9–1 all time. Last meeting 2013, Cardinals 36–9.
Miami Hurricanes vs Louisville Cardinals – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Miami |
0 |
10 |
3 | 0 | 13 |
Louisville |
7 |
7 |
7 | 10 | 31 |
at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium • Louisville, KY
- Date: September 1, 2014
- Game time: 8:00 PM EST
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- Game attendance: 55,428
- Referee: Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line judge: • Back judge: • Field judge: • Side judge:
- TV announcers (ESPN): Rece Davis (Play-by-play) • David Pollack (Analyst) • Jesse Palmer (Analyst)
Game information |
- First Quarter
- Second Quarter
- Third Quarter
- Fourth Quarter
|
- Top Passers
- Top Rushers
- Top Receiving
- Top Tackler
|
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Murray State
19th meeting. 12–6 all time. Last meeting 2011, Cardinals 21–9.
Murray State Racers vs #25 Louisville Cardinals – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Murray State |
7 |
0 |
7 | 7 | 21 |
#25 Louisville |
21 |
24 |
14 | 7 | 66 |
at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium • Louisville, KY
- Date: September 6, 2014
- Game time: 7:00 PM EST
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- Game attendance: 50,179
- Referee: Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line judge: • Back judge: • Field judge: • Side judge:
- TV: ESPN3
Game information |
- First Quarter
- Second Quarter
- Third Quarter
- Fourth Quarter
|
- Top Passers
- Top Rushers
- Top Receiving
- Top Tackler
|
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Virginia
3rd meeting. Tied 1–1. Last meeting 1989, Cavaliers 16–15.
#21 Louisville Cardinals vs Virginia Cavaliers – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
#21 Louisville |
7 |
0 |
0 | 14 | 21 |
Virginia |
7 |
3 |
10 | 3 | 23 |
at Scott Stadium • Charlottesville, VA
- Date: September 13, 2014
- Game time: 12:30 PM EST
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- Game attendance: 34,816
- Referee: Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line judge: • Back judge: • Field judge: • Side judge:
- TV: ACCN
Game information |
- First Quarter
- Second Quarter
- Third Quarter
- Fourth Quarter
|
- Top Passers
- Top Rushers
- Top Receiving
- Top Tackler
|
|
FIU
4th meeting. 2–1 all time. Last meeting 2013, Cardinals 72–0.
Louisville Cardinals vs FIU Panthers – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Louisville |
7 |
21 |
6 | 0 | 34 |
FIU |
0 |
3 |
0 | 0 | 3 |
at FIU Stadium • Miami, FL
- Date: September 20, 2014
- Game time: 3:30 PM EST
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- Game attendance: 10,826
- Referee: Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line judge: • Back judge: • Field judge: • Side judge:
Game information |
- First Quarter
- Second Quarter
- Third Quarter
- Fourth Quarter
|
- Top Passers
- Top Rushers
- Top Receiving
- Top Tackler
|
|
Wake Forest
2nd meeting. 1–0 all time. Last meeting 2007, 24-13 Cardinals.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Louisville Cardinals – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Wake Forest |
3 |
0 |
7 | 0 | 10 |
Louisville |
0 |
7 |
0 | 13 | 20 |
at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium • Louisville, KY
- Date: September 27, 2014
- Game time: 3:30 PM EST
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- Game attendance: 51,463
- Referee: Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line judge: • Back judge: • Field judge: • Side judge:
- TV: ESPNU
Game information |
- First Quarter
- Second Quarter
- Third Quarter
- Fourth Quarter
|
- Top Passers
- Top Rushers
- Top Receiving
- Top Tackler
|
|
Syracuse
2nd meeting. Tied 6–6. Last meeting 2012, 45-26 Orange.
Louisville Cardinals vs Syracuse Orange – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Louisville |
7 |
5 |
7 | 9 | 28 |
Syracuse |
3 |
0 |
3 | 0 | 6 |
at Carrier Dome • Syracuse, NY
- Date: October 3, 2014
- Game time: 7:00 PM EST
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- Game attendance: 37,569
- Referee: Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line judge: • Back judge: • Field judge: • Side judge:
- TV: ESPN
Game information |
- First Quarter
- Second Quarter
- Third Quarter
- Fourth Quarter
|
- Top Passers
- Top Rushers
- Top Receiving
- Top Tackler
|
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Clemson
1st meeting.
Louisville Cardinals vs Clemson Tigers – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Louisville |
3 |
7 |
7 | 0 | 17 |
Clemson |
7 |
7 |
6 | 3 | 23 |
at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC
- Date: October 11, 2014
- Game time: 3:30 PM EST
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- Game attendance: 81,500
- Referee: Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line judge: • Back judge: • Field judge: • Side judge:
- TV: ESPNU
Game information |
- First Quarter
- Second Quarter
- Third Quarter
- Fourth Quarter
|
- Top Passers
- Top Rushers
- Top Receiving
- Top Tackler
|
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NC State
5th meeting. 3–1 all time. Last meeting 2011, Wolfpack 31–24.
NC State Wolfpack vs Louisville Cardinals – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
NC State |
6 |
0 |
3 | 9 | 18 |
Louisville |
7 |
10 |
3 | 10 | 30 |
at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium • Louisville, KY
- Date: October 18, 2014
- Game time: 3:30 PM EST
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- Game attendance: 50,227
- Referee: Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line judge: • Back judge: • Field judge: • Side judge:
- TV: Fox Sports 1
Game information |
- First Quarter
- Second Quarter
- Third Quarter
- Fourth Quarter
|
- Top Passers
- Top Rushers
- Top Receiving
- Top Tackler
|
|
Florida State
15th meeting. 2–12 all time. Last meeting 2002, Cardinals 26–20.
Florida State Seminoles vs Louisville Cardinals – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
#2 Florida State |
0 |
7 |
14 | 21 | 42 |
#25 Louisville |
0 |
21 |
3 | 7 | 31 |
at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium • Louisville, KY
- Date: October 30, 2014
- Game time: 7:30 PM EST
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- Game attendance:
- Referee: Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line judge: • Back judge: • Field judge: • Side judge:
- TV announcers (ESPN): Rece Davis (Play-by-play) • David Pollack (Analyst) • Jesse Palmer (Analyst)
Game information |
- First Quarter
- Second Quarter
- Third Quarter
- Fourth Quarter
|
- Top Passers
- Top Rushers
- Top Receiving
- Top Tackler
|
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Boston College
7th meeting. Tied 3–3. Last meeting 1998, Cardinals 52–28.
Louisville Cardinals vs Boston College Eagles – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Louisville |
3 |
14 |
7 | 14 | 38 |
Boston College |
7 |
6 |
6 | 0 | 19 |
at Alumni Stadium • Chesnut Hill, MA
- Date: November 8, 2014
- Game time: 7:15 PM EST
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- Game attendance:
- Referee: Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line judge: • Back judge: • Field judge: • Side judge:
Game information |
- First Quarter
- Second Quarter
- Third Quarter
- Fourth Quarter
|
- Top Passers
- Top Rushers
- Top Receiving
- Top Tackler
|
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Notre Dame
1st meeting.
Louisville Cardinals vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
#24 Louisville |
14 |
3 |
7 | 7 | 31 |
Notre Dame |
3 |
3 |
14 | 8 | 28 |
at Notre Dame Stadium • South Bend, IN
- Date: November 22, 2014
- Game time: 3:30 PM EST
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- Game attendance:
- Referee: Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line judge: • Back judge: • Field judge: • Side judge:
- TV announcers (NBC): Dan Hicks (Play-by-play) • Mike Mayock (Analyst)
Game information |
- First Quarter
- Second Quarter
- Third Quarter
- Fourth Quarter
|
- Top Passers
- Top Rushers
- Top Receiving
- Top Tackler
|
|
Kentucky
27th meeting. 12–14 all time. Last meeting 2013, Cardinals 27–13.
Kentucky Wildcats vs Louisville Cardinals – Game summary
|
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Kentucky |
6 |
14 |
3 | 17 | 40 |
#22 Louisville |
0 |
21 |
7 | 16 | 44 |
at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium • Louisville, KY
- Date: November 29, 2014
- Game time: Noon EST
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- Game attendance: 45,671
- Referee: Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line judge: • Back judge: • Field judge: • Side judge:
- TV: ESPN2
Game information |
- First Quarter
- Second Quarter
- Third Quarter
- Fourth Quarter
|
- Top Passers
- Top Rushers
- Top Receiving
- Top Tackler
|
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Coaching staff
2014 Louisville Cardinals football staff |
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Coaching Staff
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Support Staff
- Justin Burke – Offensive Assistant
- Mike Kurowski – Dir. of Athletic Equipment Operations
- Denise Murphy – Administrative Asst.
- Jonathan Saxon – Defensive Graduate Assistant
- Will Stein – Offensive Graduate Assistant
- Larry Slade – Dir. of Community Relations and Career Preparations
- David Spina – Director of Video Operations
- Andrew Wolfrum – Defensive Quality Control
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Strength and Conditioning Staff
- Kyle Johnston – Head Athletic Trainer
- Chad Lee – Assistant Strength Coach
- Joshua Chatman – Assistant Athletic Trainer
- Blake LeBlanc – Rehabilitation Coordinator
- Kevin Ozimek – Assistant Athletic Trainer
- Sam Zuege – Assistant Athletic Trainer
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[2]
Rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
NR = Not ranked. RV = Received votes. ( ) = First place votes.
| Week |
Poll |
Pre |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
Final |
AP |
RV |
25 |
21 |
RV |
NR |
RV |
RV |
RV |
RV |
RV |
RV |
RV |
RV |
24 |
21 |
20 |
24 |
Coaches |
RV |
RV |
RV |
RV |
RV |
RV |
RV |
NR |
NR |
RV |
RV |
RV |
RV |
23 |
20 |
20 |
24 |
CFP |
Not released |
25 |
NR |
NR |
24 |
22 |
21 |
21 |
Not released |
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