1993 Louisville Cardinals football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1993 Louisville Cardinals football Independent 23 24 9–3 Howard Schnellenberger 9th Gary Nord 5th Ty Smith 3rd Cardinal Stadium Liberty Bowl champion Liberty Bowl W 18–7 vs. Michigan State The 1993 Louisville Cardinals football team represented the University of Louisville as an independent during the 1993 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by ninth -year head coach Howard Schnellenberger, the Cardinals compiled a record of 9–3. Louisville was invited to the Liberty Bowl, where they beat Michigan State. The team played home games in Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Schedule 1993 AP Eastern September 4 w San Jose State Cardinal Stadium Louisville, KY 31–24 35,923 https://www.newspapers.com/article/messenger-inquirer-hills-interception-p/204750179/ Messenger-Inquirer Hill's interception preserves Cards' win September 5, 1993 August 27, 2026 Newspapers.com September 11 w y Memphis State Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN rivalry 54–28 32,573 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-jackson-sun-louisville-rolls-to-win/204125300/ The Jackson Sun Louisville rolls to win against Memphis State September 12, 1993 August 27, 2026 Newspapers.com September 18 w Arizona State 23 Cardinal Stadium Louisville, KY 35–17 39,639 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-paducah-sun-brohm-bombs-cardinals/204750301/ The Paducah Sun Brohm bombs; Cardinals' quarterback babies receivers to upset Devils' scheme September 19, 1993 August 27, 2026 Newspapers.com September 25 w 24 Texas Cardinal Stadium Louisville, KY PPV 41–10 38,492 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-houston-chronicle-texas-tumbles/204750502/ The Houston Chronicle Texas tumbles September 26, 1993 August 27, 2026 Newspapers.com October 2 w y 18 Pittsburgh Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA 29–7 28,528 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indiana-gazette-pitt-stays-in-game-a/204750621/ The Indiana Gazette Pitt stays in game against Louisville October 3, 1993 August 27, 2026 Newspapers.com October 9 l y 17 West Virginia 24 Mountaineer Field Morgantown, WV 34–36 57,578 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-mountaineers-tb-runs-fo/140276430/ The Miami Herald Mountaineers TB runs for 161 yards October 10, 1993 February 4, 2024 Newspapers.com October 16 w 23 Southern Miss Cardinal Stadium Louisville, KY 35–27 36,332 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/74583718/whew-u-of-l-wins-3527 The Courier-Journal Whew! U of L wins 35–27 October 17, 1993 March 28, 2021 Newspapers.com October 23 w 20 Navy Cardinal Stadium Louisville, KY 28–0 37,214 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lexington-herald-leader-cardinals-brohm/204123290/ Lexington Herald-Leader Cardinals, Brohm set standards in 28–0 shutout October 24, 1993 August 27, 2026 Newspapers.com November 6 l y 13 Tennessee 7 Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN ABC 10–45 94,826 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-tennessee-waltzes-on/135322724/ The Courier-Journal Tennessee waltzes on Cardinals' toes, 45–10 November 7, 1993 November 16, 2023 Newspapers.com November 13 l y 20 Texas A&M 11 Kyle Field College Station, TX ESPN 7–42 56,161 https://www.newspapers.com/article/standard-times-aggies-regain-some-respec/204750747/ San Angelo Standard-Times Aggies regain some respect with 42–7 rout of Louisville November 14, 1993 August 27, 2026 Newspapers.com November 25 w y 23 Tulsa Skelly Stadium Tulsa, OK 28–0 24,576 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-shelman-carries-loui/204124960/ The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Shelman carries Louisville to 28–0 victory over Tulsa November 26, 1993 August 27, 2026 Newspapers.com December 28 w y 25 Michigan State Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN Liberty Bowl ESPN 18–7 21,097 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-cards-stoke-fire-t/204750879/ The Commercial Appeal Cards stoke fire to chill Spartans December 29, 1993 August 27, 2026 Newspapers.com 1993 Louisville Cardinals Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/louisville/1993-schedule.html College Football at Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference August 27, 2026 Roster 1993 Louisville Cardinals f 37 Jamie Asher TE y 6 Aaron Bailey Aaron Bailey (American football) WR y 11 Sr Jeff Brohm QB y 94 Joe Johnson Joe Johnson (defensive end) DE y *Howard Schnellenberger Players in the NFL Player Position Round Pick NFL team Joe Johnson Defensive end 1 13 New Orleans Saints https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1994.htm 1994 NFL Draft Pro-Football-Reference.com March 28, 2018 January 25, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100125053143/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1994.htm dead References Louisville Category:Louisville Cardinals football seasons Category:Liberty Bowl champion seasons Louisville Cardinals football Category:1993 in Louisville, Kentucky