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Jeff Brohm
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Former Louisville quarterback Jeff Brohm returned to his alma mater in 2023 to become the Cardinals’ head coach.
Jeff Brohm Coaching Record
Entering the 2025 season, Jeff Brohm has a career record of 85-52, including a 19-8 mark in 2 seasons at Louisville.
Jeff Brohm Coaching History
- 2002: Louisville Fire (Arena Football League) — Head coach
- 2003-2006: Louisville — Quarterbacks
- 2007: Louisville — Assistant head coach/Pass game coordinator
- 2008: Louisville — Assistant head coach/Offensive coordinator
- 2009: Florida Atlantic — Quarterbacks
- 2010-11: Illinois — Quarterbacks
- 2012: UAB — Offensive coordinator/Quarterbacks
- 2013: Western Kentucky — Offensive coordinator/Quarterbacks
- 2014-2016: Western Kentucky — Head coach
- 2017-2022: Purdue — Head coach
- 2023-present: Lousiville — Head coach
Jeff Brohm Coaching Bio
Brohm wasn’t just another coach hired to win football games when he returned to Louisville in December 2022. He was a prodigal son being counted on to recapture the glory of his playing days.
A former Cardinals quarterback who was mentored as both a player and a young coach by Hall of Famer Howard Schnellenberger, Brohm was a popular choice to fill the opening created by Eli Drinkwitz’s departure after successful tenures at Western Michigan and Purdue.
Two seasons into his tenure, Brohm has delivered on the promise. He followed up a 10-win debut that included a trip to the ACC Championship Game in his debut season by going 9-4 in 2024, including a dominating win against Clemson at Death Valley.
The key to his immediate success has been his deft use of the transfer portal. Brohm’s first team was stocked by the addition of 25 veteran free agents. When the majority of them left, he went out and found 27 more additions to replace them.
FAQ About Jeff Brohm
What is Jeff Brohm's Salary?
Brohm is scheduled to make $5,631,057, with the potential for up to $2 million more in bonuses, according to the data base of college football coaches salaries compiled by USA Today.
What is the Length of Jeff Brohm's Contract?
Brohm signed a 6-year contract upon his arrival at Louisville in December 2022. But the deal has already been extended twice thanks to a clause that triggers an automatic 1-year extension for every season Brohm’s team wins 7 or more games.
What is Jeff Brohm's Buyout?
Louisville would owe Brohm 100% of the remaining balance on his contract if he is fired without cause. That comes out to approximately $39,325,000. Should Brohm decide to leave for another job, he would owe the school $1 million.
Are Any Members of Jeff Brohm's Family on His Staff?
Yes. Brohm’s younger brother Brian, who was also a quarterback for the Cardinals, is Louisville’s offensive coordinator. Brian Brohm is considered a rising star in the coaching profession and could soon be in line for a head coaching position of his own.
Did Jeff Brohm Play Professional Baseball?
Brohm was drafted out of high school in the seventh round of the 1989 Major League Baseball Draft by the Montreal Expos. He turned down the offer to play football at Louisville. He eventually reconsidered the decision, made himself available for the 1990 draft and was taken in the fourth round by the Cleveland Indians. A right-handed hitting outfielder, he hit just .214 with 4 homers and 10 stolen bases in 2 summers of minor league ball before concentrating on football full-time.
Award-winning columnist Brett Friedlander has covered the ACC and college basketball since the 1980s.
