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The 1979 Louisville Cardinals football team was an American football team that represented the University of Louisville as an independent during the 1979 NCAA Division I-A football season . In their fifth season under head coach Vince Gibson , the Cardinals compiled a 4–6–1 record and were outscored by a total of 202 to 167.[1]
The team's statistical leaders included Stu Stram with 806 passing yards, Greg Hickman with 648 rushing yards and 24 points scored, and Randy Butler with 347 receiving yards.[2]
Schedule [ ]
Date Opponent Site Result Source September 8 Virginia Tech L 14–15[3]
September 15 at Miami (FL) L 12–24
September 22 Cincinnati Fairgrounds Stadium Louisville, KY W 22–19
September 29 at Drake W 31–21
October 6 No. 9 Florida State Fairgrounds Stadium Louisville, KY L 0–27
October 13 Tulsa Fairgrounds Stadium Louisville, KY W 24–7
October 20 at Indiana State W 34–10
November 3 Southern Miss Fairgrounds Stadium Louisville, KY T 10–10[4]
November 10 at Memphis State L 6–10
November 17 at Maryland L 7–28
November 25 Rutgers Fairgrounds Stadium Louisville, KY L 7–31
Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
Roster [ ]
1979 Louisville Cardinals football team roster
Players
Coaches
Offense
Defense
Special teams
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
Legend
(C) Team captain
(S) Suspended
(I) Ineligible
Injured
Redshirt
References [ ]
Venues Bowls & rivalries Culture & lore People Seasons
Categories :
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