The Associated Press | August 25, 2014 Gardner to start at QB for Louisville Share LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Louisville coach Bobby Petrino has selected sophomore Will Gardner as the Cardinals' starting quarterback for their Sept. 1 season opener against Miami. A backup last season to star Teddy Bridgewater — now with the NFL's Minnesota Vikings — Gardner played in six games and completed 8 of 12 passes for 112 yards and two touchdowns. Gardner was considered the favorite following a good spring, but still had to prove himself in fall camp. Petrino said he did that, announcing in a release Sunday night that Gardner "demonstrated good decision-making and executed our offense." Louisville now awaits word on the status of senior wide receiver Devante Parker, who injured his left foot in practice Friday night. He will be examined by an orthopedic surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday. FB: Gardner named starting quarterback versus Miami; set to make his first career start http://t.co/07AJXpr3xR @CoachPetrinoUL — LouisvilleFootball (@UofLFootball) August 25, 2014 Finalists for 2021 Naismith Women's Player of the Year announced Returning Finalist Rhyne Howard Joined by Aliyah Boston, Paige Bueckers and Dana Evans in Pursuit of Player of the Year Award. READ MORE Here are some top caliber college volleyball setters in 2021 These are some of the top college volleyball setters in 2021. READ MORE March Madness: Getting to know the No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament Check out the detailed history of how No. 2 seeds have fared in the NCAA tournament. READ MORE