Louisville wide receiver LaWayne McCoy is expected to return for Saturday night’s Atlantic Coast Conference road game against North Carolina.
The junior has been sidelined since the Cardinals’ victory at Syracuse on October 17 due to a knee injury, according to ClutchPoints.
During his two-game absence, the team played against Stanford and Georgia Tech without one of their most productive offensive targets.
An update shared on social media by Pete Nakos of On3 indicated that the receiver will be available for the matchup, as “Louisville WR LaWayne McCoy will return today after nearly a month”, according to On3.
McCoy has been a vital component of the Louisville passing attack this season, recording 25 receptions for 513 yards and four touchdowns.
His impressive average of 20.5 yards per catch provides quarterback Lincoln Kienholz with a significant downfield threat, per Louisville football reporting.
The Cardinals enter the contest at Kenan Stadium with a 6-3 overall record and a 5-2 mark in conference play.
Coach Jeff Brohm gains an additional option in the receiving corps as the team looks to build on last week’s 44-17 win over Georgia Tech.
While the player carried a probable designation earlier in the week, reports did not specify if he would face a restricted workload or a specific snap count upon his return.
The extent of his involvement remains undetermined until the game begins at 7 p.m. ET.
North Carolina heads into the clash with a 5-4 record, hoping to contain a Louisville offense that is now bolstered by the return of its leading touchdown receiver.
McCoy, who transferred from Florida State, last saw action against Syracuse, where he recorded five receptions for 93 yards before the injury interrupted his season.
The Cardinals are currently preparing for the road environment in Chapel Hill as they continue their late-season conference schedule.