Louisville football is making serious noise in the transfer portal - and it’s not just background chatter. With Jeff Brohm heading into his fourth offseason at the helm, the Cardinals are once again swinging big at the most important position on the field. Two of the most coveted quarterbacks available - Dylan Raiola and DJ Lagway - are firmly on Louisville’s radar, and the program is quickly becoming one of the top destinations for elite signal-callers looking for a fresh start.
Let’s start with the situation in Louisville: With Miller Moss set to graduate, there’s a clear opening under center. Brohm, known for his offensive mind and track record with transfer quarterbacks, isn’t wasting any time.
He’s already in contact with both Raiola and Lagway, and the buzz around the program is growing louder by the day. This isn’t just about filling a roster spot - this is about finding the next quarterback to lead a high-powered offense that’s become a calling card for Brohm-led teams.
And here’s where it gets even more interesting: DJ Lagway, who recently entered the portal after Florida’s season ended, reportedly had strong interest in playing for Brohm - so much so that, during Florida’s coaching search, Lagway’s camp was excited about the possibility of Brohm landing the Gators’ head job. That didn’t happen - Brohm reportedly turned Florida down and is now working on an extension to stay at Louisville - but the connection between coach and quarterback is worth noting.
According to On3’s Steve Wiltfong, Louisville is a program to watch closely in the Lagway sweepstakes. “I know talking to DJ Lagway's camp during the Florida coaching search that a hire of Jeff Brohm at Florida would have been exciting for DJ Lagway,” Wiltfong said. “With the offensive acumen that coach Brohm has and the way he’s developed quarterbacks in the past - especially transfer quarterbacks - Louisville is definitely a school to keep an eye on.”
That’s a strong endorsement, and it speaks volumes about how Brohm is viewed by quarterbacks looking for a place to thrive. His system has consistently allowed transfer QBs to step in and succeed right away, and that kind of track record is gold in today’s portal-driven era of college football.
As for Dylan Raiola, the former five-star recruit is also exploring his options, and Louisville is firmly in the mix. Brohm’s aggressive approach in the portal - and his ability to tailor his offense to the strengths of his quarterback - makes the Cardinals an appealing option for top-tier talent looking to hit the reset button.
For Louisville fans, this is exactly the kind of offseason momentum you want to see. Whether it’s Raiola, Lagway, or another top-tier transfer, landing a high-profile quarterback would be a massive win for the program - not just for next season, but for the long-term trajectory under Brohm. The Cardinals are building something real, and quarterbacks are taking notice.
Bottom line: Louisville isn’t just browsing the portal - they’re shopping in the front row. And with Jeff Brohm leading the charge, they’ve got a pitch that’s hard to ignore.