Louisville football changes 2027 season opener to Richmond matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Louisville football has rescheduled its 2027 season opener to face Richmond on August 28 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. The game was initially set for September 11. This adjustment follows the NCAA's decision to implement a new uniform 14-week regular season in 2027, allowing FBS programs to start during Week Zero. Kentucky has also moved two games to align with this new schedule. Louisville will also open the upcoming 2026 season against Ole Miss on September 6 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
- •Louisville's season opener against Richmond is now August 28, 2027.
- •Original date for the game was September 11, 2027.
- •NCAA's new schedule allows Week Zero starts and longer seasons.
- •Kentucky also rescheduled games for 2027 and 2028.
- •Louisville faces Ole Miss in the 2026 opener on September 6.
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Louisville football sets new season opener for 2027 schedule
"Jeff Brohm's Louisville Cardinals has moved up their game with Richmond to become the 2027 season opener, part of a new 14-week NCAA FBS schedule.
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