LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The University of Louisville football team is preparing for its Dec. 23 appearance in the Boca Raton Bowl, but it already knows who it will face when the 2026 season opens.

Louisville and Ole Miss will meet at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Sept. 5 or 6, 2026. ESPN will televise the neutral-site game.

“We are excited to partner with Ole Miss, ESPN and the Nashville Sports Council to bring this season-opening matchup to Nashville,” said Director of Athletics and Vice President Josh Heird. “This contest presents a tremendous opportunity for our program, our student-athletes and our fans. Nashville is home to a strong Cardinals presence, and showcasing Louisville football in a premier venue on a national stage is something we wholeheartedly embrace.”

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