The architect of Miami Hurricanes football, Howard Schnellenberger, is maybe the most important person in program history. He will now be remembered at least once a year when the Hurricanes take on the Louisville Cardinals.
As a permanent opponent for Miami beginning in 2023 due to the new pod system, the Hurricanes and Cardinals will compete for the Schnellenberger trophy each season. The two football programs play each other for the first time since the legendary coach passed away on March 27, 2021, at age 87.
The Louisville Sports Commission came up with the idea for a rivalry trophy to honor the coach who rebuilt both programs during his college football coaching career.