Lawayne McCoy News, Rumors, Updates - Louisville Cardinals

Will sit out Saturday McCoy (knee) is unavailable for Saturday's matchup at Georgia Tech, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Saturday marks back-to-back games McCoy has to sit out because of his knee injury. The wide receiver's next chance to play is on Nov. 14 at North Carolina. McCoy has been a steady presence in 2026, so much so that the wideout's 513 receiving yards and four touchdowns have made him easily one of the ACC's best players at his position.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable for Saturday McCoy (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest versus Georgia Tech, per the ACC availability report.

Impact After missing last week's matchup due to a knee injury, McCoy's status is in question for Saturday's matchup against the Yellow Jackets. The wide receiver is not expected to need surgery, despite his uncertain status. The Florida native has 25 catches for 513 yards and four touchdowns this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lincoln Kienholz has 3 total touchdowns to lead Louisville past Stanford 52-24

Lincoln Kienholz threw for 250 yards, two touchdowns and rushed for another score to lead Louisville to a 52-24 win over Stanford

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Expected to avoid surgery McCoy is unlikely to require surgery on his knee, though his timeline remains unclear, Matt McGavic of SI.com reports.

Impact McCoy was already expected to miss extended time due to the issue, but this represents at least a mildly positive development for his longer-term outlook. There is still no official timetable for his return, leaving his availability for the remainder of the season uncertain. Louisville will continue to lean on other options in the receiving corps while he remains sidelined.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss extended time McCoy will be out for an extended period due to a knee injury, according to Louisville's radio host William McDermott .

Impact McCoy was already deemed out for Saturday's contest against Stanford, but the extent of the injury has now been revealed as a knee issue. It was noted that the wideout played through the injury in Week 7 before undergoing further imaging, with an MRI revealing it to be more serious than initially thought. With roughly a month of regular-season action remaining, his availability for the remainder of the 2026 campaign remains uncertain.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play versus Stanford McCoy (undisclosed) is unavailable for Saturday's matchup versus Stanford, per the ACC availability report.

Impact McCoy is coming off a bye week, but an undisclosed injury will force him to miss his first contest of the season. As a primary option in Louisville's receiving corps, his absence should lead to an increase in targets for Tre Richardson and TreyShun Hurry.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nears 100 yards in win McCoy reeled in 5 of 10 targets for 93 yards during Saturday's 34-26 win over Syracuse.

Impact McCoy only caught half the balls thrown his way, but that was enough to rack up 93 yards. The receiver remains a steady part of a proficient passing game, but he's been held without a touchdown the past two weeks after he scored one in four of the Cardinals' first five games.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Lincoln Kienholz accounts for three scores, leading Louisville to 34-26 win over Syracuse

Lincoln Kienholz ran for two scores and passed for another, Keyjuan Brown rushed for two, and Louisville defeated Syracuse 34-26 Saturday

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Three catches in blowout win McCoy gathered in all three targets for 78 yards during Friday's 44-20 victory over Florida State.

Impact McCoy saw just three targets, which tied his season low, but Louisville only attempted 15 passes as it easily blew out Florida State. The receiver still managed to reel in each target and compile 78 yards, but he likely could've had a bigger day if this game was more competitive. Next up for McCoy and the Cardinals is a road trip to Syracuse in Week 7.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in defeat McCoy gathered in 2 of 5 targets for 41 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-28 loss versus North Carolina State.

Impact McCoy hadn't scored since Week 3, but he hit paydirt once again even as Louisville fell to 2-3 on the season. McCoy has multiple catches in each game this season as well as a touchdown in all but one outing; he's a solid option each week on a proficient Cardinals passing attack.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday McCoy (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game at North Carolina State, per the ACC availability report.

Impact McCoy will suit up Saturday after being deemed questionable on Louisville's injury report throughout the week. The wideout has been a reliable receiver in his first season with the team, hauling in 15 receptions for 301 yards and three touchdowns across four games.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 5 McCoy (undisclosed) is listed as questionable before Saturday's game against NC State.

Impact McCoy is in jeopardy of missing his first game of the campaign with an undisclosed injury. The Florida State transfer has 15 catches for 301 yards and three touchdowns in four games thus far.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

75-yard day in loss McCoy recorded six receptions (on 10 targets) for 75 yards during Saturday's 30-27 defeat against Wake Forest.

Impact McCoy was held out of the end zone for the first time this fall, but he still managed to piece together a productive performance against the Demon Deacons. There's questions about Louisville's passing game as Lincoln Kienholz (undisclosed) is a game-time call for Week 5, but whoever is throwing the ball for Louisville should look McCoy's way early and often.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in big win McCoy reeled in 4 of 7 targets for 62 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-31 victory over Southern Methodist.

Impact McCoy has now scored in each of Louisville's firs three games. The wideout has been a pretty consistent part of this passing game, and through his first three games, he's logged, 62 yards, 102 yards and 62 yards, respectively. Especially with how good the Cardinals' new quarterback Lincoln Kienholz looks, McCoy is certainly worth keeping an eye on fantasy-wise.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient day in easy win McCoy caught all three targets for 102 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 59-13 victory against Villanova.

Impact McCoy only needed three catches to surpass 100 yards and score against Villanova. He only has five catches through two games, but he's been a big play threat, converting them into 164 yards and two scores.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kienholz leads as No. 24 Louisville routs Villanova 59-13 for first victory

Lincoln Kienholz threw for 332 yards and two touchdowns and ran for two more scores to help No. 24 Louisville beat Villanova 59-13 on Friday night for its first victory of the seas...

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Hits pay dirt in Week 1 McCoy compiled two receptions (on five targets) for 62 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 41-38 defeat versus Mississippi.

Impact McCoy got his Louisville career off to a great start in Week 1, scoring his first touchdown in a Cardinals uniform in his first game. With five targets, he looks to be a sizable part of this passing game that shined in Week 1 with new starting quarterback Lincoln Kienholz. It'll be interesting to see if McCoy can remain consistently productive in a crowded wide receiver room, but the early returns from the Florida State transfer are promising.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Wild 2nd half ends with Carneiro's 48-yard winner for No. 9 Ole Miss over No. 24 Louisville

Lucas Carneiro kicked a 48-yard field goal as time expired to give ninth-ranked Mississippi a 41-38 victory over No. 24 Louisville on Sunday night in the Music City Kickoff

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Committed to Louisville McCoy has committed to play for Louisville for the 2026 season, per Matt McGavic of SI.com.

Impact McCoy will join the Cardinals following two seasons with Florida State. The 6-foot-1 receiver caught 27 passes for 396 yards and three touchdowns across 10 games for the Seminoles in 2025. He will retain two years of eligibility with Louisville moving forward.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting transfer portal McCoy is entering the transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact McCoy will move on from the Seminoles' program after a two-year career. The sophomore wideout made a big jump from his first to second season, logging 27 catches for 396 yards and three touchdowns in the 2025 campaign. He'll have two years of eligibility to serve out with a new squad.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Big day in finale McCoy caught all six targets for 110 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 40-21 loss against Florida.

Impact Most of Florida State's offense was shut down by the Gators, but McCoy found a way to have his best day of the season in Week 14. He had been a consistent factor in the passing game, but had yet to have a truly big performance or eclipse 100 yards receiving. The sophomore had a very solid season, even in what was at times a rough Seminoles' offense, reeling in 27 catches for 396 yards and three scores. The wideout has two seasons of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy ahead oof Virginia Tech McCoy (undisclosed) is healthy ahead of Florida State's tilt with Virginia Tech.

Impact McCoy was considered probable for this week, and indeed, the sophomore wideout will be available. He's coming off his best game of the season against Clemson with four catches for 46 yards.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Saturday McCoy (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game versus Virginia Tech, per the ACC availability report.

Impact McCoy popped up on Thursday's report with an undisclosed injury, but it's not much of a concern considering he's probable. Across the last seven games he's caught 17 passes (on 25 targets) for 232 yards and two touchdowns, establishing a solid role for himself in the Seminoles' passing game.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores vs. Tigers McCoy hauled in 4 of 6 targets for 46 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-10 defeat versus Clemson.

Impact McCoy has had a relatively quiet season; he has yet to surpass 50 yards in a game. Still, he's been steadily involved with at least one catch in every game he's played in this season, and against the Tigers he managed to parlay that into a touchdown.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Klubnik's two scores lead Clemson to 24-10 win over Florida State for first home victory in 2 months

Cade Klubnik ran for a touchdown and threw for a second as Clemson defeated Florida State 24-10 on Saturday night to win at Death Valley for the first time in two months

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

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Lincoln Kienholz has 3 total touchdowns to lead Louisville past Stanford 52-24

Lincoln Kienholz accounts for three scores, leading Louisville to 34-26 win over Syracuse

Kienholz leads as No. 24 Louisville routs Villanova 59-13 for first victory

Wild 2nd half ends with Carneiro's 48-yard winner for No. 9 Ole Miss over No. 24 Louisville

Klubnik's two scores lead Clemson to 24-10 win over Florida State for first home victory in 2 months