Jeff Brohm Addresses Michigan Rumors After Boca Raton Bowl Win
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - After guiding Louisville to a 27-22 win over Toledo in the Boca Raton Bowl, Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm found himself answering more than just football questions. With his name suddenly linked to the vacant Michigan head coaching job, Brohm kept his focus on the moment.
“I don’t speak on other jobs,” he said during his postgame press conference. “I’m happy with this one and happy about the victory, and we’re going to enjoy that.”
That’s the kind of answer you expect from a coach fresh off a bowl win, but make no mistake - the buzz around Brohm and Michigan is real.
The Wolverines are in the market for their 22nd head coach in program history, and Brohm’s name has been gaining traction in coaching circles. Before Michigan entered the picture, there were rumblings that Penn State had interest in him as a potential successor to James Franklin. Reports suggest Brohm declined that opportunity, choosing to stay the course - at least for now - with his hometown Cardinals.
If Michigan does make a serious push, they’d be getting a coach with a proven track record of building competitive programs. In three seasons at Louisville, Brohm has led his alma mater to a 28-12 record - a strong turnaround that’s reenergized the program. His ties to the city run deep, but his coaching résumé stretches far beyond Kentucky.
Before returning home, Brohm spent six seasons at Purdue, where he posted a 36-34 overall record, including a 26-25 mark in Big Ten play. That stint included a trip to the 2022 Big Ten Championship Game - a matchup against none other than Michigan. While the Wolverines came out on top that day, Brohm’s Boilermakers showed they could go toe-to-toe with the conference’s elite.
And don’t forget his time at Western Kentucky, where he turned the Hilltoppers into a Conference USA powerhouse. Brohm went 30-10 there, with a 19-5 mark in league play, and brought home multiple conference titles.
Add it all up, and Brohm owns a 94-56 career record as a head coach. That’s not just longevity - that’s sustained success across three different programs, each with its own challenges and expectations.
If Michigan is indeed eyeing Brohm, they’d be getting a coach who knows how to win, develop quarterbacks, and build a culture. He’s done it in the Big Ten before.
He’s done it in his hometown. And he’s done it on the national stage.
For now, Brohm is deflecting the noise and celebrating a bowl victory. But if the Wolverines come calling, the decision ahead could shape the next chapter of both his career - and Michigan’s football future.