BREAKING: Jeff Brohm Returns Home: Louisville Hires Former Quarterback as Head Football Coach…
Returning to Louisville is a homecoming for Brohm, who played quarterback for the Cardinals from 1989 to 1993 and later served as an assistant coach
Jeff Brohm Returns Home: Louisville Hires Former Quarterback as Head Football Coach
In a move that has energized the Louisville football community, Jeff Brohm has been named the 24th head coach of the University of Louisville Cardinals. The announcement comes after Scott Satterfield departed to take the head coaching position at the University of Cincinnati. Brohm, a Louisville native and former Cardinals quarterback, returns to his alma mater with a six-year contract that includes a base salary of $5 million, with annual increases and performance-based incentives .
Brohm’s coaching career has been marked by offensive innovation and program revitalization. At Purdue University, he compiled a 36–34 record over six seasons, leading the Boilermakers to their first Big Ten West division title and notable victories over top-ranked teams . His tenure at Purdue followed a successful stint at Western Kentucky University, where he achieved a 30–10 record and two Conference USA championships.
Returning to Louisville is a homecoming for Brohm, who played quarterback for the Cardinals from 1989 to 1993 and later served as an assistant coach. “My family and I are honored to return home to the University of Louisville, a place we love,” Brohm said. “This city means a great deal to me and my family. Louisville is who we are” .
Athletic Director Josh Heird expressed confidence in Brohm’s ability to lead the program. “Jeff gives this program the best chance to succeed. Jeff is a proven winner,” Heird stated. “This is an exciting day for the University of Louisville and our city” .
Brohm’s appointment is seen as a strategic move to elevate Louisville’s competitiveness in the Atlantic Coast Conference. His offensive acumen and deep ties to the community are expected to resonate with players, recruits, and fans alike. As the Cardinals prepare for the upcoming season, Brohm’s leadership marks a new chapter aimed at building on the program’s rich history and achieving sustained success.