1968 Louisville Cardinals football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1968 Louisville Cardinals football Missouri Valley Conference MVC 5–5 2–3 Frank Camp 23rd Fairgrounds Stadium The 1968 Louisville Cardinals football team was an American football team that represented the University of Louisville in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) during the 1968 NCAA University Division football season. In their 23rd and final season under head coach Frank Camp, the Cardinals compiled a 5–5 record (2–3 against conference opponents) and were outscored by a total of 233 to 192.1968 Louisville Cardinals Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/louisville/1968-schedule.html March 29, 2020 The team's statistical leaders included QB Wally Oyler completing 46.7% of passes for 1,410 passing yards and 19 interceptions. RB Herbie Phelps with 468 rushing yards (4.9 yards per carry) and 36 points scored. TE Rick Getch and WR Larry Hart each had 25 receptions for 315 and 375 yards respectively.1968 Louisville Cardinals Statistics Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/louisville/1968.html March 29, 2020 Schedule y y September 21 at Southern Illinois<ncg> McAndrew Stadium Carbondale, IL W 33–10 7,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star-louisville-romps-pa/183595990/ The Kansas City Star Louisville romps past S.I.U., 33–10 September 22, 1968 October 24, 2025 Newspapers.com October 5 at Dayton<ncg> Baujan Field Dayton, OH L 14–28 12,238 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-dayton-scores-2814/183596077/ The Courier-Journal Dayton scores 28–14 victory over U of L October 6, 1968 October 24, 2025 Newspapers.com October 12 Tulsa Fairgrounds Stadium Louisville, KY W 16–7 11,132 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal/131974535/ The Courier-Journal U of L gets kick in win October 13, 1968 October 24, 2025 Newspapers.com October 19 at Marshall<ncg> Fairfield Stadium Huntington, WV W 13–10 4,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-marshall-beaten-by-lou/183596247/ The Roanoke Times Marshall beaten by Louisville October 20, 1968 October 24, 2025 Newspapers.com October 26 at Wichita State Veterans Stadium Wichita, KS W 21–14 6,309 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-2114-triumph-to/183596335/ The Des Moines Register 21–14 triumph to Louisville October 27, 1968 October 24, 2025 Newspapers.com November 2 Kent State<ncg> Fairgrounds Stadium Louisville, KY W 23–9 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-kent-state-loses-8th-in/183596429/ The Plain Dealer Kent State loses 8th in row, 23–9 November 3, 1968 October 24, 2025 Newspapers.com November 9 at Cincinnati Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH (The Keg of Nails) L 7–37 10,123 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lexington-herald-leader-louisville-loses/183595617/ Lexington Herald-Leader Louisville loses 37–7 to Bearcats November 10, 1968 October 24, 2025 Newspapers.com November 16 North Texas State Fairgrounds Stadium Louisville, KY L 14–36 6,000 'Booms' squash U of L The Courier-Journal November 17, 1968 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88130727/booms-squash-u-of-l/ October 31, 2021 Newspapers.com November 23 1968 Drake Bulldogs Drake<ncg> Fairgrounds Stadium Louisville, KY L 37–38 6,110 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-1968-drake-louisvill/117274978/ The Courier-Journal Drake's late surge stuns U of L November 24, 1968 October 24, 2025 Newspapers.com November 30 Memphis State Fairgrounds Stadium Louisville, KY (rivalry) L 14–44 5,024 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-memphis-state-crow/183595185/ The Commercial Appeal Memphis State crowns itself Valley champion December 1, 1968 October 24, 2025 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1968 Louisville) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/130209 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics May 7, 2025 References Louisville Category:Louisville Cardinals football seasons Louisville Cardinals football Category:1968 in Louisville, Kentucky