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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.

2014 Louisville Cardinals football

Belk Bowl, L 14–37 vs. Georgia
Conference	Atlantic Coast Conference
	Atlantic Division
Ranking
Coaches	No. 24
AP	No. 24
Record	9–4 (5–3 ACC)
Head coach	Bobby Petrino (5th season)
Offensive coordinator	Garrick McGee (1st season)
Offensive scheme	Multiple
Defensive coordinator	Todd Grantham (1st season)
Base defense	3–4
Home stadium	Papa John's Cardinal Stadium
Seasons ← 2013 2015 →

2014 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
v t e
Team	W		L	W		L
Atlantic Division
No. T–5 Florida State x$^	8	–	0	13	–	1
No. 15 Clemson	6	–	2	10	–	3
No. 24 Louisville	5	–	3	9	–	4
Boston College	4	–	4	7	–	6
NC State	3	–	5	8	–	5
Syracuse	1	–	7	3	–	9
Wake Forest	1	–	7	3	–	9
Coastal Division
No. 8 Georgia Tech x	6	–	2	11	–	3
Duke	5	–	3	9	–	4
North Carolina	4	–	4	6	–	7
Pittsburgh	4	–	4	6	–	7
Miami (FL)	3	–	5	6	–	7
Virginia Tech	3	–	5	7	–	6
Virginia	3	–	5	5	–	7
Championship: Florida State 37, Georgia Tech 35
^ – College Football Playoff participant $ – Conference champion x – Division champion/co-champions Rankings from AP Poll

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 and CFP Rankings after October 28 released prior to game All times are in Eastern time

Source: ^[1]

13th meeting. 2–9–1 all time. Last meeting 2013, Cardinals 36–9.

Miami Hurricanes vs Louisville Cardinals – Game summary

Quarter	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

UM –
UL –

Top rushers

UM –
UL –

Top receiver

UM –
UL –

Top tackler

UM –
UL –

19th meeting. 12–6 all time. Last meeting 2011, Cardinals 21–9.

Murray State Racers vs #25 Louisville Cardinals – Game summary

Quarter	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

MSU –
UL –

Top rushers

MSU –
UL –

Top receiver

MSU –
UL –

Top tackler

MSU –
UL –

3rd meeting. Tied 1–1. Last meeting 1989, Cavaliers 16–15.

#21 Louisville Cardinals vs Virginia Cavaliers – Game summary

Quarter	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

UL –
UVA –

Top rushers

UL –
UVA –

Top receiver

UL –
UVA –

Top tackler

UL –
UVA –

4th meeting. 2–1 all time. Last meeting 2013, Cardinals 72–0.

Louisville Cardinals vs FIU Panthers – Game summary

Quarter	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

UL –
FIU –

Top rushers

UL –
FIU –

Top receiver

UL –
FIU –

Top tackler

UL –
FIU –

2nd meeting. 1–0 all time. Last meeting 2007, 24–13 Cardinals.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Louisville Cardinals – Game summary

Quarter	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

WF –
UL –

Top rushers

WF –
UL –

Top receiver

WF –
UL –

Top tackler

WF –
UL –

2nd meeting. Tied 6–6. Last meeting 2012, 45–26 Orange.

Louisville Cardinals vs Syracuse Orange – Game summary

Quarter	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

UL –
SU –

Top rushers

UL –
SU –

Top receiver

UL –
SU –

Top tackler

UL –
SU –

1st meeting.

Louisville Cardinals vs Clemson Tigers – Game summary

Quarter	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

UL –
CU –

Top rushers

UL –
CU –

Top receiver

UL –
CU –

Top tackler

UL –
CU –

5th meeting. 3–1 all time. Last meeting 2011, Wolfpack 31–24.

NC State Wolfpack vs Louisville Cardinals – Game summary

Quarter	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

NCST –
UL –

Top rushers

NCST –
UL –

Top receiver

NCST –
UL –

Top tackler

NCST –
UL –

15th meeting. 2–12 all time. Last meeting 2002, Cardinals 26–20.

Florida State Seminoles vs Louisville Cardinals – Game summary

Quarter	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

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

FSU –
UL –

7th meeting. Tied 3–3. Last meeting 1998, Cardinals 52–28.

Louisville Cardinals vs Boston College Eagles – Game summary

Quarter	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

UL –
BC –

Top rushers

UL –
BC –

Top receiver

UL –
BC –

Top tackler

UL –
BC –

1st meeting.

Louisville Cardinals vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish – Game summary

Quarter	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

UL –
ND –

Top rushers

UL –
ND –

Top receiver

UL –
ND –

Top tackler

UL –
ND –

27th meeting. 12–14 all time. Last meeting 2013, Cardinals 27–13.

Kentucky Wildcats vs Louisville Cardinals – Game summary

Quarter	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

UK –
UL –

Top rushers

UK –
UL –

Top receiver

UK –
UL –

Top tackler

UK –
UL –

2014 Louisville Cardinals football staff

	Coaching Staff Bobby Petrino – Head Coach Garrick McGee – Asst. Head coach/offensive coordinator/QB Coach Todd Grantham – Defensive coordinator/Outside linebackers Chris Klenakis – Run Game Coordinator/offensive line Tony Grantham – Inside linebackers/special teams Greg Brown – Recruiting coordinator/safeties L.D. Scott – Defensive line Kolby Smith – Running backs Lamar Thomas- Wide receivers Terrell Buckley- Cornerbacks			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			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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Ranking movements
**Legend:** ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received 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	—	RV	RV	RV	RV	RV	RV	RV	RV	24	21	20	24
Coaches	RV	RV	RV	RV	RV	RV	RV	—	—	RV	RV	RV	RV	23	20	20	24
CFP	Not released									25	—	—	24	22	21	21	Not released

^ "2014 Louisville Cardinals Football Schedule". FB Schedules. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
^ "Official Football Roster". Louisville Athletics. 2014. Retrieved June 17, 2014.