American college football season
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.
Game summaries
Miami
13th meeting. 2–9–1 all time. Last meeting 2013, Cardinals 36–9.
Miami Hurricanes vs Louisville Cardinals – Game summary
Period |
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
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First quarter
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Third quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receiver
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
Period |
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
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First quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receiver
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
Period |
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
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receiver
Top tackler
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FIU
4th meeting. 2–1 all time. Last meeting 2013, Cardinals 72–0.
Louisville Cardinals vs FIU Panthers – Game summary
Period |
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
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receiver
Top tackler
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Wake Forest
2nd meeting. 1–0 all time. Last meeting 2007, 24–13 Cardinals.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Louisville Cardinals – Game summary
Period |
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
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receiver
Top tackler
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Syracuse
2nd meeting. Tied 6–6. Last meeting 2012, 45–26 Orange.
Louisville Cardinals vs Syracuse Orange – Game summary
Period |
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
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receiver
Top tackler
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Clemson
1st meeting.
Louisville Cardinals vs Clemson Tigers – Game summary
Period |
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
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receiver
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
Period |
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
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receiver
Top tackler
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Florida State
15th meeting. 2–12 all time. Last meeting 2002, Cardinals 26–20.
Florida State Seminoles vs Louisville Cardinals – Game summary
Period |
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
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
- FSU – Winston 401YDS 3TD 3 Int
- UL – Garner 330 YDS 1 TD 1 Int
Top rushers
- FSU – Cook 110 YDS 2 TD
- UL – Dyer 134 YDS 3 TD
Top receiver
- FSU – Rudolph 76 YDS 1 TD
- UL – Parker 218 YDS
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
Period |
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
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receiver
Top tackler
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Notre Dame
1st meeting.
Louisville Cardinals vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish – Game summary
Period |
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
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receiver
Top tackler
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Kentucky
27th meeting. 12–14 all time. Last meeting 2013, Cardinals 27–13.
Kentucky Wildcats vs Louisville Cardinals – Game summary
Period |
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
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receiver
Top tackler
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