Atlantic Coast Conference

Louisville Cardinals

Rated 2241 (No. 3 of 348), 24–2 this season, 10% to win the national championship.

Season outlook

From 10,000 simulations of the rest of the season from today's ratings.

100%
Make tournament
86%
Regional semifinal
67%
Regional final
44%
Final Four
10%
Win title
28.4
Projected wins

Rating

Louisville Cardinals is rated 2241, No. 3 of 348. The gap between two ratings is what the model turns into a win chance: about 100 points makes a 64% favourite on a neutral ground.

Next

DateGameAwayHome
13 Nov 2026Louisville Cardinals at SMU Mustangs55%45%

Questions and answers

What is Louisville Cardinals' chance of winning the 2026 national championship?

10%, from 10,000 simulations of the rest of the season. Louisville Cardinals are No. 3 of 348 in PodiumOracle's power ratings, updated 12 November 2026.

Who do Louisville Cardinals play next, and what are their chances?

Louisville Cardinals at SMU Mustangs on 13 November 2026 at Moody Coliseum (Dallas). PodiumOracle's model gives Louisville Cardinals 55%.