Louisville's Jeff Brohm Named Among Most Underrated College Football Coaches

The former Purdue head coach has led the Cardinals to 28 wins in his first three seasons as head coach.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 4:51am

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Jeff Brohm, the head football coach at the University of Louisville, has been named one of the most underrated coaches in college football by CBS Sports. In his first three seasons leading the Cardinals, Brohm has compiled a 28-12 overall record, bringing the program back to consistent bowl eligibility after a downturn under the previous coach. Brohm, a former Louisville quarterback, is known for his work developing quarterbacks and is credited with having a strong recruiting plan in place to help the Cardinals reach the College Football Playoff.

Why it matters

Brohm's success at Louisville has helped restore the program to prominence after a difficult stretch, and his recognition as one of the most underrated coaches in the sport suggests he could lead the Cardinals to even greater heights in the coming seasons. As a Louisville alum, Brohm's commitment to the school and his ability to recruit and develop talent have been key factors in the team's resurgence.

The details

After Scott Satterfield left Louisville for Cincinnati following the 2023 season, the school brought back former quarterback Jeff Brohm as the new head coach. Brohm had previously served as the head coach at Western Kentucky and Purdue, compiling a 66-46 record as a head coach. In his three seasons at Louisville so far, Brohm has led the Cardinals to a 28-12 record while starting three different quarterbacks. CBS Sports' Brad Crawford cited Brohm's belief in Louisville's recruiting plan and his institutional support at the school as reasons for including him on the list of the most underrated coaches in college football.

  • Brohm returned to his alma mater as Louisville's head coach in 2023 after Scott Satterfield left for Cincinnati.
  • In his first three seasons as Louisville's head coach, Brohm has compiled a 28-12 overall record.

The players

Jeff Brohm

The head football coach at the University of Louisville, where he has led the Cardinals to a 28-12 record in his first three seasons. Brohm is a former Louisville quarterback and is known for his work developing quarterbacks, having helped produce NFL backup quarterbacks at his previous stops.

Scott Satterfield

The former head coach of the Louisville Cardinals, who left the program after the 2023 season to take the head coaching job at the University of Cincinnati.

Bobby Petrino

The former head coach of the Louisville Cardinals, whose tenure ended in 2018 after a collapse in the program.

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What they’re saying

“There's a reason Brohm has chosen to remain at his alma mater rather than pursue other opportunities during this stretch. He believes the Cardinals have a recruiting plan in place that can result in big wins, enough to get to the CFP in a single campaign. The former quarterback has significant institutional support at Louisville, a leading voice in helping with structural reform in college athletics.”

— Brad Crawford, CBS Sports Writer (CBS Sports)

What’s next

Brohm and the Louisville Cardinals will look to build on their recent success and make a push for a College Football Playoff berth in the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Jeff Brohm's commitment to his alma mater and his ability to develop talent have been key factors in Louisville's resurgence under his leadership. As one of the most underrated coaches in college football, Brohm could lead the Cardinals to even greater heights in the coming seasons.