Jeff Brohm suggests Georgia might be trying to back out of Louisville series
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As we look ahead to the 2026 season, it’s clear that both the SEC and ACC will undergo significant transformations with their transition to a 9-game conference schedule. One key requirement for SEC teams is that they must face at least one non-conference opponent from another power conference.
Some teams have multiple future out-of-conference games on the books against such teams, like Georgia.
In 2026, the Bulldogs will travel to Louisville to face Jeff Brohm and the Cardinals. In 2027, the Cards return the trip to Athens to face Kirby Smart and Co.
During his weekly coaches show on Wednesday night, Brohm suggested the series might not happen.
“Well, I don’t know if I’m supposed to say. We want to play Georgia. We’ve gathered some information, and I don’t want to speak out of tune, but I don’t know if it’s vice versa,” Brohm said. “I’m hopeful that we can play the game, but I don’t know where that’s at right now.”
The Bulldogs already have a longstanding rivalry with Georgia Tech that plays out every season. They are slated to face Florida State in Tallahassee in 2027 as well. With 9 league games and some uncertainty still surrounding the College Football Playoff, the future game against Louisville appears to be in jeopardy.
Brohm, to his credit, emphasized his commitment to crafting a challenging schedule that enhances the quality of the Louisville program.
“I am a football guy just like you guys are. I want to see good games, and if that means we have a super tough schedule, then I am all for it,” he said. “I want to compete and I want our players and fans to be a part of great competition and play great opponents. So I would hope that we could do that, but we’ll see.”
It remains to be seen if Georgia answers the call and keeps its word in 2026. For now, though, Louisville remains focused on its immediate challenge as it prepares to host No. 24 Virginia in Week 6.
Lee Ann joins the Saturday Down South team, bringing over fifteen years of experience covering the SEC as both a sports journalist and football scout. With her keen eye for talent, she has also flexes her skills as the Director of Recruiting for the Rebel Walk( Ole Miss) Herring, is a staff writer at USA Today Sports Wildcats Wire, where she dives into the thrilling world of Kentucky football and basketball. When fall rolls around, you can catch her on air as an analyst for the Wake up 502 College Football Show on Big X Sports Radio 96.1 FM—because who doesn't love a good game day chat? A proud Brown University alum, Lee Ann balances her time between the sidelines and press box with her passion for coaching her boys' youth lacrosse and savoring a fine glass of bourbon alongside a good cigar. So, whether she's dissecting plays or rallying the next generation of athletes, Lee Ann is your spirited insider ready to tackle all things SEC!
