Jeff Brohm

Brohm was born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1971.{{Cite web |title=Jeff Brohm Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrohJe00.htm |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |publisher=Sports Reference LLC |language=en}} He is the son of Donna and Oscar Brohm.{{cite web |url=http://www.wdrb.com/story/33634216/bozich-dream-season-continues-for-mother-of-western-kentuckys-brohm-squad |title=Dream season continues for Mother of Western Kentucky's Brohm Squad |author=Rich Bozich |date=November 4, 2016 |publisher=WDRB |work=www.wdrb.com |access-date=January 13, 2017 |archive-date=January 16, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116164620/http://www.wdrb.com/story/33634216/bozich-dream-season-continues-for-mother-of-western-kentuckys-brohm-squad |url-status=dead }} Brohm and his siblings Greg, Kimberly, and Brian were born in Louisville while his father was an assistant football coach at Trinity High School in Louisville.{{cite web |url=http://catholicsportsnet.com/louisville/articles/2016/10/24/oscar-brohm-to-be-inducted-in-khsaa-hof--1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116173608/http://catholicsportsnet.com/louisville/articles/2016/10/24/oscar-brohm-to-be-inducted-in-khsaa-hof--1 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=January 16, 2017 |title=Oscar Brohm to be inducted in KHSAA HOF |date=October 24, 2016 |publisher=CatholicSportsNet.com, Inc. |work=www.catholicsportsnet.com |access-date=January 13, 2017}}

Brohm was a standout high school player at Trinity High School in Louisville.{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/111457544/|title=Baseball skills make U of L signee Brohm an 'option' quarterback|newspaper=The Courier-Journal|date=June 1, 1989|access-date=December 2, 2016}} He was named the "Kentucky High School Player of the Decade" for the 1980s and won the Kentucky "Mr. Football" Award in 1988{{cite web |url=http://www.kentucky.com/sports/high-school/article44440398.html |title=Mr. Football winners |date=August 23, 2013 |publisher=Lexington Herald-Leader |work=www.kentucky.com |access-date=January 13, 2017}} while leading his team to a state championship and undefeated season. Brohm was inducted as a member of the 2014 Kentucky High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame class.{{cite news|first=Elliot|last=Pratt|title=WKU offensive coordinator Jeff Brohm to be inducted into KHSAA Hall of Fame|url=http://wkuherald.com/sports/football/article_b5014144-cd3a-11e2-95cd-0019bb30f31a.html|work=College Heights Herald|date=June 4, 2013|access-date=August 11, 2013|archive-date=June 17, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617022928/http://wkuherald.com/sports/football/article_b5014144-cd3a-11e2-95cd-0019bb30f31a.html|url-status=dead}}

In February 1989, Brohm committed to play football for Howard Schnellenberger's Louisville Cardinals football team. Brohm played in every game, but was relegated to backing up Browning Nagle. The 1990 Cardinals ended the season 10–1–1 in the 1991 Fiesta Bowl.{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2245&dat=19901114&id=JYAzAAAAIBAJ&pg=2206,1488422&hl=en |title=No. 17 Louisville accepts Fiesta Bowl berth |author=Jeff Shain |date=November 14, 1990 |newspaper=Lodi News-Sentinel |access-date=January 17, 2017}} Brohm played for two series during the Fiesta Bowl, but on his first series he was intercepted. He was intercepted again on his second series by Charles Garner who returned it 49-yards for a touchdown.{{cite web |url=http://www.upi.com/Archives/1991/01/01/Louisville-34-Alabama-7/7946662706000/ |title=Louisville 31, Alabama 7 |date=January 1, 1991 |publisher=United Press International, Inc. |work=www.upi.com |access-date=January 18, 2017}}{{cite web |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-01-02-sp-6895-story.html |title=Arrogant Approach Works as Louisville Beats Alabama : Fiesta Bowl: Cardinal players are told by Schnellenberger that they are 'givers.' Then they take a 25–0 first-quarter lead. |author=Julie Cart |date=January 2, 1991 |work=Los Angeles Times |access-date=January 18, 2017}}

After Nagle graduated, Brohm became the starting quarterback for the 1991 team. Just two games into the season, Brohm and the Cardinals were facing the Tennessee Volunteers, when Brohm suffered a fracture in his right ankle, placing him in a cast for six weeks.{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1980&dat=19910906&id=mpMiAAAAIBAJ&pg=1360,1286052&hl=en |title=Tennessee spoils Louisville's big game |date=September 6, 1991 |newspaper=The Item |access-date=January 16, 2017}}

Brohm returned from his ankle injury to regain his starting quarterback role. In his first game back, Brohm was a two-point conversion away from knocking off #17 Ohio State as Brohm's pressured pass floated just past the arms of Ralph Dawkins.{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19920904&id=uIIfAAAAIBAJ&pg=6781,1027107&hl=en |title=Ohio St. 20, Louisville 19 |date=September 4, 1992 |newspaper=The Tuscaloosa News |access-date=January 16, 2017}} Brohm played well against #6 Florida, completing 66.6% of his passes and frustrating the Gators defense with his ability to scramble. The Cardinals ended up losing 31–17.{{cite web |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1992-10-25/specialsection/9202250563_1_florida-field-schnellenberger-gator-fans-howard-schnellenberger |title=War's Over: Fans Civil To Schnellenberger |author=Robbie Andreu |date=October 25, 1992 |publisher=Sun-Sentinel |work=www.sun-sentinel.com |access-date=January 22, 2017 |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202005948/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1992-10-25/specialsection/9202250563_1_florida-field-schnellenberger-gator-fans-howard-schnellenberger |url-status=dead }}

Brohm returned for his senior season. After taking every snap as a junior, Brohm proved he was fully recovered from his ankle injury.{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=266&dat=19930826&id=F3lhAAAAIBAJ&pg=1135,4918256&hl=en |title=Cardinals look to soar again |author=David Kligman |date=August 26, 1993 |newspaper=Kentucky New Era |access-date=January 16, 2017}} After defeating San Jose State to begin the season, Brohm had a dominant performance against Memphis State, throwing for four touchdowns and 219 yards—175 yards and three touchdowns of which went to Aaron Bailey.{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1696&dat=19930912&id=EvcaAAAAIBAJ&pg=3602,2105770&hl=en |title=Cards outgun Memphis State; Northeast La. tops Colonels |date=September 12, 1993 |newspaper=The Daily News |access-date=January 16, 2017}} The following week, Brohm threw for a career-high 331 yards defeating the #23 Arizona State 35–17.{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1957&dat=19930919&id=m3tGAAAAIBAJ&pg=913,4712500&hl=en |title=Louisville 35, No. 23 Arizona State 17 |date=September 19, 1993 |newspaper=The Daily Gazette |access-date=January 17, 2017}} Brohm led the Cardinals to the #17 ranking. During the game against #24 West Virginia, Brohm threw for 270 yards. However, he had two very critical turnovers, including an interception with 3:02 to play. The Cardinals were upset by the Mountaineers 36–34.{{Cite web |url=http://www.msnsportsnet.com/page.cfm?story=4853&print=1 |title=Big Dream: A Little Luck |author=Shelley Poe |date=June 5, 2003 |publisher=MSN Sports |work=www.msnsports.com |access-date=January 18, 2017 |archive-date=January 31, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170131190058/http://www.msnsportsnet.com/page.cfm?story=4853&print=1 |url-status=dead }} After a 7–1 start, the Cardinals accepted a bid to be the home team in the 1993 Liberty Bowl{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1993/10/28/sports/sports-people-football-louisville-accepts-bid-to-liberty-bowl.html |title=SPORTS PEOPLE: FOOTBALL; Louisville Accepts Bid to Liberty Bowl |date=October 28, 1993 |publisher=The New York Times Company |work=www.nytimes.com |access-date=January 16, 2017}} Brohm broke the index finger of his passing hand in Louisville's final regular season game.{{cite web |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/1993/12/29/louisville-prevails-in-liberty-bowl/ |title=Louisville Prevails In Liberty Bowl |date=December 29, 1993 |publisher=The Chicago Tribune |work=www.chicagotribune.com |access-date=January 17, 2017}} His finger was repaired with a steel plate and pins, and he wasn't allowed to throw until the week before the bowl game. Trailing 7–3 going into the 4th quarter against Michigan State in the Liberty Bowl, Brohm threw for two touchdowns in the final minute leading the Cardinals to an 18–7 victory.{{cite web |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-12-29-sp-6355-story.html |title=LIBERTY BOWL : Brohm Leads Louisville to Victory |date=December 29, 1993 |work=Los Angeles Times |access-date=January 18, 2017}}

After Trinity High School, Brohm was drafted in the seventh round of the 1989 MLB Draft by the Montreal Expos.{{cite web|url=http://wkuherald.com/sports/kentucky-s-finest-jeff-brohm-is-a-bluegrass-football-legend/article_c8bb3074-351c-11e3-b1d3-0019bb30f31a.html|title=Kentucky's Finest: Jeff Brohm is a Bluegrass football legend|author=Lucas Aulbach|date=October 15, 2013|publisher=College Heights Herald|work=wkuherald.com|access-date=December 2, 2016}}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} He turned down the Expos offer, choosing instead to accept a scholarship to play football for the University of Louisville. However, after one year of college football, he had a change of heart and decided to pursue both sports, playing minor league baseball during his college summers.{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/110002389|title=Brohm might try pro baseball while at U of L|newspaper=The Courier-Journal|date=May 31, 1990|access-date=December 2, 2016}}

He held a workout for all MLB teams prior to the 1990 MLB draft and was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 4th round, and chose to play baseball and football. He played for two summers in the minor leagues before quitting to focus on football. The Indians also pushed him to drop football entirely.{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/110818740/|title=Injury puts Brohm's baseball try on hold|newspaper=The Courier-Journal|date=June 30, 1992|access-date=December 2, 2016}}

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After going undrafted in the 1994 NFL draft, Brohm signed with the San Diego Chargers in 1994 as an undrafted free agent.{{cite web |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-01-26-sp-24441-story.html |title=Players It's Third for These Longshots : Musgrave, Brohm Are Unlikeliest of Super Bowl Quarterbacks, but They Can Dream |author=Steve Springer |date=January 26, 1995 |work=Los Angeles Times |access-date=January 16, 2017}} Brohm beat out Trent Green to become the team's third-string quarterback.{{cite web |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-08-23-sp-30109-story.html |title=Pro Football Daily Report : Around The Nfl |date=August 23, 1994 |work=Los Angeles Times |access-date=February 1, 2017}} Brohm spent the season as the third-string quarterback never appearing in a game as the Chargers lost Super Bowl XXIX.

Brohm signed with the Washington Redskins for the 1995 season.

Brohm signed with the San Francisco 49ers in 1996. Brohm played in the season opener for the 49ers in 1997 after Steve Young was sacked seven times and left the game with a concussion. Brohm was in line to start Week 2 for the 49ers, but he cracked a bone near the base of his middle finger on his passing hand.{{cite web |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-sep-02-sp-28186-story.html |title=49ers Devastated by the Loss of Rice |author=T. J. Simers |date=September 2, 1997 |work=Los Angeles Times |access-date=January 18, 2017}} Brohm didn't make a start, instead Jim Druckenmiller made the start for the 49ers.{{cite web |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-sep-04-sp-28816-story.html |title=Druckenmiller May Start |date=September 4, 1997 |work=Los Angeles Times |access-date=January 18, 2017}}

Brohm signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1998, competing with Steve Walsh and Scott Milanovich for the backup quarterback position behind Trent Dilfer.{{cite web |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1998/07/29/3-bucs-vying-hard-to-be-backup-qbs/ |title=3 Bucs Vying Hard To Be Backup QB |author=Charean Williams |date=July 29, 1998 |publisher=Orlando Sentinel |work=www.orlandosentinel.com |access-date=January 16, 2017}} After just three plays in the Buccaneers first preseason game, Brohm scrambled and slid to avoid being hit, but on the slide Brohm tore a ligament in his right thumb.{{cite web |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1998/08/05/brohm-has-options/ |title=Brohm Has Options |author=Charean Williams |date=August 8, 1998 |publisher=Orlando Sentinel |work=www.orlandosentinel.com |access-date=January 16, 2017}} Brohm had to decide between wearing a cast for 4 weeks hoping his thumb would heal, or have surgery and heal the thumb properly, but ending his season. Brohm elected to have surgery on his thumb, where a pin was placed in his thumb during his August 10 surgery.{{cite web |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1998/08/27/brohm-sidelined-from-qb-derby/ |title=Brohm Sidelined From Qb Derby |date=August 27, 1998 |author=Charean Williams |publisher=Orlando Sentinel |work=www.orlandosentinel.com |access-date=February 15, 2017}} Two weeks later, Brohm was placed on injured reserve, ending his season.{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/08/26/sports/nfl-transactions.html |title=N.F.L. Transactions |date=August 26, 1998 |work=The New York Times |access-date=February 15, 2017}} After the season, Brohm requested he be waived by the Buccaneers, and the team granted him his wish on April 25, 1999.{{cite web |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1999/04/25/with-job-on-line-dilfer-loses-pounds-patience/ |title=With Job On Line, Dilfer Loses Pounds, Patience |date=April 25, 1999 |author=Charean Williams |publisher=Orlando Sentinel |work=www.orlandosentinel.com |access-date=February 15, 2017}}

Brohm signed with the Denver Broncos in 1999. On August 16, 2000, Brohm was waived by the Broncos.{{cite web|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2000-08-16-0008160129-story.html|title=Transactions|date=August 16, 2000|publisher=The Baltimore Sun|work=baltimoresun.com|access-date=December 2, 2016|archive-date=December 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161203124903/http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2000-08-16/sports/0008160129_1_15-day-dl-ss-ottawa|url-status=live}}

On December 13, 2000, Brohm was signed by the Cleveland Browns to be the emergency third-string quarterback with one week remaining in the season.{{cite web |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2000/12/14/browns-solve-shortage-by-signing-rage-qb/ |title=Browns Solve Shortage By Signing Rage Qb |author=L. C. Johnson |date=December 14, 2000 |publisher=Orlando Sentinel |work=www.orlandosentinel.com |access-date=January 16, 2017}}

On October 28, 2000, Brohm was drafted with the fourth overall pick in the XFL Draft by the Orlando Rage of the XFL.{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2000/10/29/rage-take-brohm-with-1st-pick-ever/|title=Rage Take Brohm With 1st Pick Ever |author=Jerry Greene |date=October 29, 2000|publisher=Orlando Sentinel|work=www.orlandosentinel.com|access-date=December 3, 2016}} Brohm briefly left the Rage when he signed with the Browns. Brohm battled with Brian Kuklick for the starting quarterback position with the Rage.{{cite web |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2001/01/25/after-loss-to-hitmen-rage-focus-on-10-cuts/ |title=After Loss To Hitmen, Rage Focus On 10 Cuts |author=L. C. Johnson |date=January 25, 2001 |publisher=Orlando Sentinel |work=www.orlandosentinel.com |access-date=February 15, 2017}} Brohm won the starting job, and led the Rage to a season opening win 33–29 over the Chicago Enforcers.{{cite web |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2001/02/05/rage-update-quarterback-jeff-brohm-proved/ |title=Rage Update: Quarterback Jeff Brohm Proved |author=L. C. Johnson |date=February 5, 2001 |publisher=Orlando Sentinel |work=www.orlandosentinel.com |access-date=February 15, 2017}} During the 2001 XFL season, he owned the league's highest QB rating at 99.9 and was named first-team All-XFL.{{cite web |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/xfl-names-first-all-league-team/n-2708130 |title=XFL names first team all-league team |date=April 26, 2001 |publisher=OurSports Central |work=www.oursportscentral.com |access-date=July 19, 2017}} He was at the receiving end of a particularly brutal attempted sack by Shante Carver in the Week 5 contest against the Memphis Maniax; although it knocked Brohm out of the game and led to a hospital visit, the actual play resulted in a touchdown pass, and Brohm was back on the sidelines in a neck brace later in the game. When Brohm returned to play the next week, he gave a memorable speech when asked why he returned to play so soon:

Let me answer that question by asking you two questions – One, is this or is this not the XFL? Yes, it is. Two, do I or do I not currently have a pulse? Yes, I do. Let's play football.{{cite web|url=http://www.pressconnects.com/story/sports/college/purdue/football/2017/07/27/lets-play-football-follows-purdues-jeff-brohm/514924001/|title=Jeff Brohm's XFL mic drop moment follows him to Purdue|work=Gannett News Service|first=Mike|last=Carmin|date=July 27, 2017|access-date=29 November 2017}}

Brohm later admitted fearing that the statement would make him an even greater target for the Rage's opponents. A shoulder injury in the Week 7 contest against the Los Angeles Xtreme ended Brohm's playing career.{{cite web |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2001/03/19/xtreme-crush-rage-for-1st-loss/ |title=Xtreme Crush Rage For 1st Loss |author=Larry Stewart |date=March 19, 2001 |publisher=Orlando Sentinel |work=www.orlandosentinel.com |access-date=January 16, 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2001/03/22/rage-turn-to-qb-kuklick/|title=Rage Turn to Qb Kuklick|author=L. C. Johnson|date=March 22, 2001|publisher=Orlando Sentinel|work=www.orlandosentinel.com|access-date=December 3, 2016}}

Brohm was, along with Las Vegas Outlaws running back Rod Smart, one of the few players to openly embrace the XFL's approach to football, fully immersing himself in the kayfabe and sports entertainment. Brohm had hoped to put the nickname "J Bro" on the back of his jersey, but his fellow players voted not to use jersey nicknames.

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On December 19, 2001, Brohm was named the head coach of the Louisville Fire arena football team.{{cite web|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/stories/2001/12/17/daily25.html|title=Jeff Brohm named as coach of Louisville Fire|date=December 19, 2001|publisher=American City Business Journals|work=www.bizjournals.com|access-date=December 2, 2016}} The Fire started the 0–7 before they defeated the Carolina Rhinos 31–28 to improve to 1–7. The Fire finished the season 2–14.{{cite web |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/stories/2003/03/31/story7.html |title=Arena football officials hope to improve on, off field |author=John R. Karman III |date=March 31, 2003 |publisher=American City Business Journals|work=www.bizjournals.com|access-date=January 31, 2017}}

On December 24, 2002, Bobby Petrino hired Brohm to return to his alma mater as quarterbacks coach.{{cite web|url=http://www.louisvillecardinal.com/2002/12/bobby-petrino-named-u-of-l-head-football-coach|title=Bobby Petrino named U of L head football coach|author=Michael Kennedy|date=December 24, 2002|publisher=The Louisville Cardinal|work=louisvillecardinal.com|access-date=December 2, 2016}} Brohm worked with first-year starting quarterback Stefan LeFors,{{cite web |url=http://www.nationalchamps.net/2003/sub/teams/louisville.htm |title=2003 College Football Preview – Louisville |publisher=NationalChamps.net, LLC. |work=www.nationalchamps.net |access-date=January 18, 2017}} helping him to a 3,145-yard passing season, the third-best in school history. LeFors finished first in the nation in passing efficiency and completion percentage and was named First-team All-Conference USA.{{cite web |url=http://thecabin.net/stories/103004/spo_1030040048.shtml#.WIA5bVMrKpo |title=Stefan LeFors signals success for Louisville |date=October 30, 2004 |publisher=TheCabin.net – Conway, Arkansas |work=www.thecabin.net |access-date=January 18, 2017 |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202061035/http://thecabin.net/stories/103004/spo_1030040048.shtml#.WIA5bVMrKpo |url-status=dead }} During Brohm's second season, he helped recruit his brother Brian Brohm, who was one of the most sought-after recruits in the nation.{{cite web |url=http://www.uoflsports.com/news/2004/2/4/Louisville_Football_Signs_23_to_2004_Recruiting_Class.aspx |title=Louisville Football Signs 23 to 2004 Recruiting Class |date=February 4, 2004 |publisher=University of Louisville |work=www.uoflsports.com |access-date=January 18, 2017 |archive-date=September 24, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170924095856/http://www.uoflsports.com/news/2004/2/4/Louisville_Football_Signs_23_to_2004_Recruiting_Class.aspx |url-status=dead }} LeFors and Brian split time at quarterback, similar to how Jeff split time as a freshman with Nagle. LeFors and Brohm led the Cardinals to the 2004 Liberty Bowl and a No. 6 ranking to end the season.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/bowls04/columns/story?id=1955715&columnist=forde_pat |title=Petrinos creating offensive juggernaut |author=Pat Forde |date=December 30, 2004 |publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures |work=ESPN |access-date=January 18, 2017}} Brian finished the season as the Conference USA Freshman of the Year, and LeFors was named First-team All-Conference USA{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/ncf/id/1941757 |title=The 2004 All-Conference USA football team |date=December 8, 2004 |publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures |work=ESPN |access-date=January 18, 2017}} and the Conference USA Co-Offensive Player of the Year.{{cite web |url=http://www.southernmiss.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120804aab.html |title=Boley, Eubanks Named Conference USA Players Of The Year |publisher=CBS Interactive |work=www.southernmiss.com |access-date=January 18, 2017 |archive-date=January 31, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170131191219/http://www.southernmiss.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120804aab.html |url-status=dead }} In 2005, Brian took over the starting role permanently, leading the Cardinals to an 8–2 regular season and a berth in the 2006 Gator Bowl. Brian tore his ACL, forcing the Cardinals to start walk-on Hunter Cantwell. Cantwell completed 15 of his 37 passes for 216 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=260020259 |title=Vick powers second-half rally as Hokies win Gator Bowl |date=January 2, 2006 |publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures |work=ESPN |access-date=January 18, 2017}}

In 2006, Brian Brohm led the Cardinals to a victory over No. 15 Miami (FL), but he injured his thumb in the process, forcing Cantwell into action.{{cite web |url=http://uncw.csnbbs.com/thread-68326-post-586892.html#pid586892 |title=Louisville and Brian Brohm on the mend |author=Brian Bennett |date=October 3, 2006 |publisher=Collegiate Sports Nation Bulletin Board System (CSNbbs) |work=www.csnbbs.com |access-date=January 19, 2017}} Cantwell led the team to victories over Kansas State{{cite web |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/scores106/106266/NCAAF701810.htm#post-event-coverage |title=No. 8 Louisville 24, Kansas St 6 |date=September 23, 2006 |publisher=USA Today |work=www.usatoday.com |access-date=January 19, 2017}} and Middle Tennessee,{{cite web |url=http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/stories/100706aab.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170201234654/http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/stories/100706aab.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2017 |title=No. 8 Louisville Routs Middle Tennessee, 44–17 |date=October 7, 2006 |publisher=CSTV Networks, Inc. |work=www.cstv.com |access-date=January 19, 2017}} with Cantwell throwing for a career-high 340 yards against Middle Tennessee, before Brian's return.{{cite web |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/games/2006-10-14-louisville-cincinnati_x.htm |title=Brohm returns, but No. 7 Louisville struggles to beat Cincinnati |date=October 14, 2006 |publisher=USA Today |work=www.usatoday.com |access-date=January 19, 2017}} The Cardinals finished the 2006 season, 12–1, establishing a record high victories for the school in a single season and winning the 2007 Orange Bowl.

After Petrino left Louisville to take the Atlanta Falcons head coaching job, new Cardinals head coach Steve Kragthorpe kept Brohm on his staff as an assistant head coach and passing game coordinator.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/ncf/id/2730164|title=Jeff Brohm among Kragthorpe assistants at Louisville|date=January 13, 2007|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|work=ESPN|access-date=December 2, 2016}} Brohm declined an offer to join Nick Saban's staff at Alabama in 2007 to stay with Louisville.{{cite web |url=http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2016/09/the_time_wku_coach_jeff_brohm.html |title=The time WKU coach Jeff Brohm turned down Alabama job offer |author=Michael Casagrande |date=September 7, 2016 |publisher=Alabama Media Group |work=www.al.com |access-date=January 20, 2017}} The Cardinals offense went in a different direction under the coaching change. Brian threw 473 times, which was second in school history for a single season, but he broke the then record for passing touchdowns in a single season with 30.{{cite web |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2008-04-23-usat-quarterbacks_N.htm |title=Brohm asking why he's behind Ryan in QB pack |author=Tom Pedulla |date=April 24, 2008 |publisher=USA Today |work=www.usatoday.com |access-date=January 19, 2017}}

He was promoted to offensive coordinator for the 2008 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=3138460|title=D-coordinator let go, O-coordinator resigns for Louisville|date=December 7, 2007|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|work=ESPN|access-date=December 2, 2016}}

Cantwell in his first season as the starting quarterback threw 16 touchdowns and 16 interceptions and averaged 207.8 passing yards a game. The Cardinals went 5–7 without bowl play for two consecutive years. The Cardinals offense averaged 377 yards a game, ranking 45th overall.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/stats/team?season=2008 |title=FBS (I-A) Team Total Offense Statistics – 2008 |publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures |work=ESPN |access-date=January 20, 2017}}

Brohm joined his former college head coach Howard Schnellenberger at Florida Atlantic for the 2009 season as the quarterback coach.{{cite web |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2009-02-09/sports/0902110287_1_fau-qb-coach-jeff-brohm |title=Brohm HIRED |author=Ted Hutton |date=February 9, 2009 |publisher=Sun-Sentinel |work=www.sun-sentinel.com |access-date=January 22, 2017 |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202010130/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2009-02-09/sports/0902110287_1_fau-qb-coach-jeff-brohm |url-status=dead }} Brohm later revealed that he had been in contact with Schnellenberger for a month prior to the hiring.{{cite web |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2009-02-11/sports/0902110289_1_brohm-fau-coach-schnellenberger |title=More on Brohm coming to FAU |author=Ted Hutton |date=February 11, 2009 |publisher=Sun-Sentinel |work=www.sun-sentinel.com |access-date=January 22, 2017 |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202010132/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2009-02-11/sports/0902110289_1_brohm-fau-coach-schnellenberger |url-status=dead }} Brohm inherited Rusty Smith, who had won the 2007 Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Year, to coach.{{cite web |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2009-06-11/sports/0906110068_1_qb-coach-jeff-brohm-ball |title=FAQ QB Coach Jeff Brohm Settles In, Seeks Change |author=Ted Hutton |date=June 11, 2009 |publisher=Sun-Sentinel |work=www.sun-sentinel.com |access-date=January 22, 2017 |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202010037/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2009-06-11/sports/0906110068_1_qb-coach-jeff-brohm-ball |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2009-07-14/sports/0907140054_1_fau-qb-rusty-smith-bonfire |title=In Rusty We Trusty |date=July 14, 2017 |author=Ted Hutton |publisher=Sun-Sentinel |work=www.sun-sentinel.com |access-date=January 22, 2017 |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202005946/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2009-07-14/sports/0907140054_1_fau-qb-rusty-smith-bonfire |url-status=dead }} After just 7 games, Smith had 1,915 yards passing to go along with 14 passing touchdowns and just 5 interceptions, but he sprained his non-throwing shoulder in the 7th game against Middle Tennessee, ending his career.{{cite web |url=http://www.fauowlaccess.com/articles/307/fau-quarterback-rusty-smith%E2%80%99s-college-career-ends-early-due-to-shoulder-injury.aspx |title=END OF AN ERA |author=Marcus Nelson |date=November 3, 2009 |publisher=A1A Interactive, Inc |work=www.fauowlaccess.com |access-date=January 22, 2017 |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202020551/http://www.fauowlaccess.com/articles/307/fau-quarterback-rusty-smith%E2%80%99s-college-career-ends-early-due-to-shoulder-injury.aspx |url-status=dead }} With the injury, Brohm worked with Jeff Van Camp to replace Smith.{{cite web |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2009-11-03/sports/0911040147_1_qb-coach-jeff-brohm-doctors-visit |title=Van Camp Will Start Against UAB |author=Ted Hutton |date=November 3, 2009 |publisher=Sun-Sentinel |work=www.sun-sentinel.com |access-date=January 22, 2017 |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202005952/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2009-11-03/sports/0911040147_1_qb-coach-jeff-brohm-doctors-visit |url-status=dead }} Van Camp finished the year 1,372 yards passing and 12 touchdowns with just two interceptions and a win in the Shula Bowl.{{cite web |url=http://www.fauowlsnest.com/news/view/morganroth-s-blog/owl-s-makes-it-seven-in.htm |title=Owl's Makes it Seven in Shula Bowl VIII |author=Andrew |date=December 6, 2009 |publisher=Owl's Nest |work=www.fauowlsnest.com |access-date=January 22, 2017}}

He then took a position coaching quarterbacks on Ron Zook's staff at Illinois.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/15828/brohm-leaves-florida-atlantic-for-illinois|title=Brohm leaves Florida Atlantic for Illinois|author=Graham Watson|date=December 15, 2009|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|work=ESPN|access-date=December 2, 2016}} The move to Illinois reunited Brohm with Paul Petrino, whom Brohm worked with at Louisville. Brohm and Petrino were tasked with replacing Juice Williams, and in spring camp Nathan Scheelhaase emerged as the leading candidate.{{cite web |url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-04-20/sports/ct-spt-0421-illinois-football--20100420_1_ron-zook-josh-brent-graham-pocic |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100422231341/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-04-20/sports/ct-spt-0421-illinois-football--20100420_1_ron-zook-josh-brent-graham-pocic |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 22, 2010 |title=Illinois QB Scheelhaase in lead – for now |author=Shannon Ryan |date=April 20, 2010 |publisher=Chicago Tribune |work=www.chicagotribune.com |access-date=January 22, 2017}} The Illini named Scheelhaase the starting quarterback as a redshirt freshman, and he made strong progress throughout his first two starts. With Scheelhaase's running ability, Brohm made sure that he taught him to keep running throughout his reads before deciding to run.{{cite web |url=http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/big-ten-guru/2010/09/illini-qb-nathan-scheelhaase-early-season-progress-report.html |title=Illini QB Nathan Scheelhaase: Early Season Progress Report |date=September 17, 2010 |publisher=Big Ten Guru |work=www.chicagonow.com |access-date=January 22, 2017 |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202010742/http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/big-ten-guru/2010/09/illini-qb-nathan-scheelhaase-early-season-progress-report.html |url-status=dead }} Scheelhaase really began to start hitting his stride during a 44–10 defeat of Purdue, throwing for four touchdowns.{{cite web |url=http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/x1650567523/Illinois-football-Scheelhaase-on-a-roll |title=Illinois football, Scheelhaase on a roll |author=John Supinie |date=October 31, 2010 |publisher=GateHouse Media, LLC. |work=www.metrowestdailynews.com |access-date=January 22, 2017}} The Illini finished the regular season 6–6, earning a berth in the 2010 Texas Bowl.{{cite web |url=http://www.pjstar.com/x1651495319/Off-the-mark-in-last-game-Scheelhaase-looks-forward-to-bowl |title=Off the mark in last game, Scheelhaase looks forward to bowl |author=John Supinie |date=December 25, 2010 |publisher=GateHouse Media, LLC. |work=www.metrowestdailynews.com |access-date=January 22, 2017}}

In year two, Brohm worked to improve Scheelhaase's passing in accuracy, decisiveness and drop backs.{{cite web |url=http://www.lincolncourier.com/x2022724128/Nathan-Scheelhaase-ready-for-more-responsibility |title=Nathan Scheelhaase ready for more responsibility |date=April 14, 2011 |publisher=GateHouse Media, LLC. |work=www.metrowestdailynews.com |access-date=January 22, 2017}} Scheelhaase got the Illini off to a hot start going 6–0, even defeating #22 Arizona State and Brohm had acknowledged his development as a passer.{{cite web |url=https://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/illini/nathan-scheelhaase-takes-the-next-step-for-illini/article_6e0d6b59-ef9b-5cd4-84e6-4f7fe67b2d7d.html |title=Nathan Scheelhaase takes the next step for Illini |author=Stu Durando |date=October 19, 2011 |publisher=STLtoday.com |work=www.stltoday.com |access-date=January 22, 2017}} The Illini would finish the regular season 0–6, costing Zook his job. Brohm was promoted to interim offensive coordinator during the 2011 Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl.{{cite web |url=http://www.sj-r.com/x1819704953/Illinois-beats-UCLA-in-Fight-Hunger-Bowl |title=Illinois players win bowl for Koenning, Zook, assistants |author=John Supinie |date=January 1, 2012 |publisher=GateHouse Media, LLC. |work=www.metrowestdailynews.com |access-date=January 22, 2017}}

In 2012, new head coach Garrick McGee hired Brohm to serve as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at UAB.{{cite web |url=http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2012/jan/12/arkansas-linebackers-coach-hired-uab/?print |title=Arkansas linebackers coach hired at UAB |date=January 12, 2012 |author=Matt Jones |publisher=ArkansasOnline |work=www.arkansasonline.com |access-date=December 5, 2016}} In an interview prior to the 2012 season, Brohm said he regretted not accepting the position of offensive coordinator with Alabama.{{cite web |url=http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/07/uab_qb_coach_jeff_brohm_says_h.html |title=UAB QB coach Jeff Brohm says he regrets turning down job offer from Nick Saban |author=Matt Scalici |date=July 26, 2012 |publisher=Alabama Media Group |work=www.al.com |access-date=January 22, 2017}} The offseason began with redshirt freshman quarterback Austin Brown pushing Jonathan Perry for the starting role.{{cite web |url=http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/08/uab_starting_quarterback_jonat.html |title=UAB starting quarterback Jonathan Perry getting pushed by Austin Brown |author=Steve Irvine |date=August 15, 2012 |publisher=Alabama Media Group |work=www.al.com |access-date=January 22, 2017}} After an 0–3 start, Brohm named Brown the new starting quarterback. In four of his first five starts, Brown threw for 300 yards.{{cite web |url=http://www.uabsports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110312aaa.html?wappref=std |title=Blazers On Road Saturday To Face Southern Miss |date=November 2, 2012 |publisher=CBS Interactive |work=www.uabsports.com |access-date=January 22, 2017 |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202091242/http://www.uabsports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110312aaa.html?wappref=std |url-status=dead }} The Blazers finished the season 3–9, with the offense finishing 53rd in the country with 417 yards per game.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/stats/team?season=2012 |title=FBS (I-A) Team Total Offense Statistics – 2012 |publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures |work=ESPN |access-date=January 22, 2017}}

{{main|2013 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football team}}

After a single season at UAB, Brohm decided to take a pay cut and take the assistant head coach and offensive coordinator position at Western Kentucky University, where he was again coaching under Bobby Petrino.{{cite news|first=Chad|last=Bishop|title=Bobby Petrino hires Brohm, Holt|url=http://toppatime.wordpress.com/2013/01/02/bobby-petrino-hires-brohm-holt|work=Bowling Green Daily News|date=January 1, 2013}}{{cite news|first=Drew |last=Champlin|title=Jeff Brohm reportedly taking pay cut, leaving UAB to coach at Western Kentucky|url=http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/jeff_brohm_reportedly_taking_p.html|work=al.com|date=January 1, 2013}} Brohm had to replace Kawaun Jakes, who was the career leader in passing touchdowns and third in passing yards for the Hilltoppers. They selected Brandon Doughty to be the starter during the 2013 season,{{cite web |url=http://wkuherald.com/sports/doughty-preparing-for-first-season-as-starting-qb/article_f9b96e1a-1191-11e3-8453-0019bb30f31a.html |title=Doughty preparing for first season as starting QB |author=Elliott Pratt |date=August 20, 2013 |publisher=College Heights Herald |work=www.wkuherald.com |access-date=January 23, 2017 }}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} and was aided by the return of the NCAA single season all-purpose yards record holder, Antonio Andrews.{{cite web |url=http://wkuherald.com/sports/antonio-andrews-looks-to-follow-up-record-setting-year/article_d4b05ba4-104e-11e3-9267-001a4bcf6878.html |title=Antonio Andrews Looks to Follow Up Record Setting Year |author=Elliott Pratt |date=August 28, 2013 |publisher=College Heights Herald |work=www.wkuherald.com |access-date=January 23, 2017 }}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} The Hilltoppers began the season with an upset of SEC foe Kentucky.{{cite web |url=http://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/article44441919.html |title=Hilltoppers darken Stoops' Kentucky debut, 35–26 |author=Jennifer Smith |date=August 31, 2013 |publisher=Lexington Herald-Ledger |work=www.kentucky.com |access-date=January 23, 2017}} Brohm's lone season as offensive coordinator did not disappoint, as the Hilltoppers averaged 459 yards per game,{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/stats/team?season=2013 |title=FBS (I-A) Team Total Offense Statistics – 2013 |publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures |work=ESPN |access-date=January 23, 2017}} and both Doughty and Andrews set the single season record for yards in a season in passing and rushing respectively.{{cite web |url=http://www.bgdailynews.com/sports/wku/hilltoppers-offense-returns-key-players-minus-andrews/article_b03d9deb-ba41-57a4-9b13-60bba698a2fc.html |title=Hilltoppers' offense returns key players, minus Andrews |author=Chad Bishop |date=March 29, 2014 |publisher=Bowling Green Daily News |work=www.dbdailynews.com |access-date=January 23, 2017}}

{{main|2014 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football team}}

On January 8, 2014, Petrino was hired to his former position of head coach at Louisville in place of Charlie Strong, who moved to replace Mack Brown at Texas.{{cite web|url=http://www.bgdailynews.com/sports/wku/petrino-leaving-wku-for-louisville/article_57278386-a4e8-5c94-b0f1-ff9b4d74416b.html |title=Petrino leaving WKU for Louisville |author=Chad Bishop |date=January 8, 2014 |publisher=Bowling Green Daily News |work=www.bgdailynews.com |access-date=February 1, 2017}} Brohm was named as a candidate to become head coach later that same day.{{cite web |url=http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2014/01/08/if-bobby-petrino-leaves-wku-it-could-open-the-door-for-jeff-brohm/4378621/ |title=If Bobby Petrino leaves WKU, it could open the door for Jeff Brohm |author=Michael Grant |date=January 8, 2014 |publisher=The Courier-Journal |work=www.courier-journal.com |access-date=February 1, 2017}} On January 10, 2014, Brohm was officially named the head coach of the Hilltoppers.{{cite web |url=http://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/western-kentucky-promotes-oc-jeff-brohm-to-replace-bobby-petrino/ |title=Western Kentucky promotes OC Jeff Brohm to replace Bobby Petrino |author=Chip Patterson |date=January 10, 2014 |publisher=CBS Interactive |work=www.cbssports.com |access-date=February 1, 2017}} On August 29, 2014, his Hilltoppers opened the season with a 59–31 win over the Bowling Green Falcons, scoring more points than during any game in the 2013 season. The team broke school records for total yards in a game (702) and most points scored since moving to the FBS level. Doughty also set three individual records.{{cite web |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/western-kentucky-dominates-bowling-green-in-jeff-brohm-s-coaching-debut-040740205.html |title=Western Kentucky dominates Bowling Green in Jeff Brohm's head coaching debut |author=Sam Cooper |date=August 29, 2014 |publisher=Yahoo! Sports |work=www.sports.yahoo.com |access-date=February 1, 2017}} The following week Brohm suffered his first defeat as a head coach, losing 42–34 to Illinois.{{cite web |url=http://www.wdrb.com/story/26465828/crawford-wku-cant-find-the-dagger-at-illinois-falls-42-34 |title=WKU can't find the dagger at Illinois, falls 42–34 |author=Eric Crawford |date=September 6, 2014 |publisher=Frankly |work=www.wdrb.com |access-date=February 1, 2017 |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202145731/http://www.wdrb.com/story/26465828/crawford-wku-cant-find-the-dagger-at-illinois-falls-42-34 |url-status=dead }} After losing 5 out of his first 8 games as a head coach (four of which were by a single possession), the Hilltoppers rallied to win their last four regular season games. This included a win over undefeated #19 Marshall 67–66 in overtime, again breaking the school record for points in an FBS game for the third time of the season.{{cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2014/11/28/western-kentucky-beats-no-19-marshall-67-66-in-ot/19628903/ |title=Western Kentucky beats No. 20 Marshall 67–66 in OT |date=November 28, 2014 |publisher=USA Today |work=www.usatoday.com |access-date=February 1, 2017}} The Hilltoppers 7–5 regular season earned them a berth in the 2014 Bahamas Bowl where they played Central Michigan Chippewas.{{cite web |url=http://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/football/article44542674.html |title=WKU faces Central Michigan in Bahamas Bowl (noon, ESPN) |date=December 24, 2014 |publisher=Lexington Herald-Ledger |work=www.kentucky.com |access-date=February 2, 2017}} Leading 49–14 heading into the fourth quarter, the Chippewas rallied to be down 1-point, but their failed two-point conversion with no time left led to a Hilltoppers victory.{{cite web |url=http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/12/central-michigan-bahamas-bowl-western-kentucky |title=Central Michigan nearly erases 35-point deficit in the Bahamas Bowl, then loses on 2-point conversion |date=December 24, 2014 |publisher=USA Today |work=www.ftw.usatoday.com |access-date=February 2, 2017}}

{{main|2015 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football team}}

Brohm made it clear that he wanted to build the Hilltoppers program by recruiting players from Kentucky.{{cite web |url=http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/recruiting/2014/07/05/brohm-states-case-playing-football-wku/12255523/ |title=Brohm states his case for playing football at WKU |author=Steve Jones |date=July 6, 2014 |publisher=The Courier-Journal |work=www.courier-journal.com |access-date=February 6, 2017}} Brohm brought in thirteen players from the state of Kentucky in first full recruiting class.{{cite web |url=https://wku.rivals.com/commitments/football/2015 |title=2015 Western Kentucky Football Commitment List |publisher=Yahoo! |work=www.wku.rivals.com |access-date=February 6, 2017}}

On September 3, 2015, Brohm won his first game as head coach against an SEC opponent, a 14–12 road win against Vanderbilt.{{cite web |url=http://www.wdrb.com/story/29960264/transcript-wku-coach-jeff-brohm-after-14-12-win-at-vanderbilt |title=WKU coach Jeff Brohm after 14–12 win at Vanderbilt |author=Eric Crawford |date=September 4, 2015 |publisher=WDRB |work=www.wdrb.com |access-date=February 13, 2017 |archive-date=February 14, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170214183257/http://www.wdrb.com/story/29960264/transcript-wku-coach-jeff-brohm-after-14-12-win-at-vanderbilt |url-status=dead }} On September 12, Western Kentucky won, 41–38, against Louisiana Tech, giving Brohm his tenth win as Western Kentucky's head coach.{{cite web |url=http://www.bgdailynews.com/sports/wku/wku-gets---revenge-win-over-louisiana-tech-but/article_4cfc2f1e-93e9-5da8-a144-28ea8b9848e4.html |title=WKU get 41–38 revenger win over Louisiana Tech, but loses Allen |author=Zach Greenwell |date=September 11, 2015 |publisher=Bowling Green Daily News |work=www.bgdailynews.com |access-date=February 13, 2017}} On September 19, Brohm and the Hilltoppers lost their first game of the season, 35–38, against Indiana.{{cite web |url=http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2015/09/19/iu-moves-comeback-victory/72493016/ |title=Another week, another comeback win for IU |author=Zach Osterman |date=September 19, 2015 |publisher=Indianapolis Star |work=www.indystar.com |access-date=February 13, 2017}} The Hilltoppers then won four straight games before traveling to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to face #5 LSU, where they were defeated 48–20.{{cite web |url=http://www.wdrb.com/story/30343420/bozich-western-kentucky-gets-beat-by-lsu-48-20-but-gets-better |title=Western Kentucky gets beat by LSU (48–20) but gets better |author=Rick Bozich |date=October 25, 2015 |publisher=WDRB |work=www.wdrb.com |access-date=February 13, 2017 |archive-date=February 14, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170214175726/http://www.wdrb.com/story/30343420/bozich-western-kentucky-gets-beat-by-lsu-48-20-but-gets-better |url-status=dead }} The Hilltoppers won four straight again to finish the regular season 10–2 (8–0), winning the East Division of Conference USA.{{cite web |url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-c-usa-championship-game-matches-conferences-top-2-2015dec04-story,amp.html |title=C-USA championship game matches conference's top 2 offenses |author=Gary B. Graves |date=December 4, 2015 |work=The San Diego Union-Tribune |access-date=February 13, 2017}} On December 5, Brohm led Western Kentucky to a 45–25 victory over Southern Miss in the 2015 Conference USA Football Championship Game, giving Western Kentucky their first ever Conference USA championship in school history.{{cite web |url=http://www.scout.com/college/western-kentucky/story/1619911-brohm-discusses-wku-future |title=Hilltoppers head coach Jeff Brohm addressed coaching speculation following C-USA Championship |author=Michael McCammon |date=December 5, 2015 |publisher=Scout.com |work=www.scout.com |access-date=February 13, 2017}} The win moved Western Kentucky into #25 in the A.P. Top 25. This was Western Kentucky's first appearance in the AP Top 25 since moving up to FBS.{{cite web |url=http://www.bgdailynews.com/sports/wku/notebook-first-fbs-top--ranking-part-of-remarkable-time/article_988e8349-1394-58ea-a21d-3f02a61cc6e4.html |title=NOTEBOOK: First FBS top-25 ranking part of 'remarkable time' for WKU |author=Zach Greenwell |publisher=Bowling Green Daily News |work=www.bgdailynews.com |date=December 6, 2015 |access-date=February 13, 2017}} He finished his second season as the Hilltoppers' head coach with a 12–2 record, with losses against Indiana and LSU, and a victory in the 2015 Miami Beach Bowl over South Florida, 45–35. After trailing, 0–14, in the second quarter, Western Kentucky scored 24 unanswered points as they beat South Florida 24–14.{{cite web |url=https://www.si.com/college-football/2015/12/21/jeff-brohm-western-kentucky-wins-miami-beach-bowl-usf |title=Loyal to the end: Miami Beach Bowl win caps historic year for Brohm, WKU |author=Pete Thamel |author-link=Pete Thamel |date=December 22, 2015 |publisher=Time Inc. |work=www.si.com |access-date=February 13, 2017}}

{{main|2016 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football team}}

On February 3, 2016, Brohm agreed to a contract extension with Western Kentucky. The deal kept him under contract through the 2019 season.{{cite web |url=https://www.wdrb.com/news/jeff-brohm-gets-4-year-contract-extension-200-000-raise-from-wku/article_c79dfae9-0ad4-5a41-8a9b-e52823ea9335.html |title=Jeff Brohm gets 4-year contract extension, $200,000 raise from WKU |date=February 3, 2016 |publisher=WDRB |work=wwww.wdrb.com |access-date=December 2, 2021}}

After defeating Rice in the opening game of the 2016 season, Western Kentucky traveled to #1 Alabama. It was the first time Western Kentucky had played a #1 ranked team since the 2012 season.{{cite web |url=http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2016/09/western_kentucky_cheat_sheet_b.html |title=Western Kentucky cheat sheet: Breaking down Alabama's upcoming opponent |author=Matt Zenitz |date=September 6, 2016 |publisher=Alabama Media Group |work=www.al.com |access-date=February 13, 2017}} Western Kentucky then cruised through its non-conference game against Miami (OH) before being defeated by Vanderbilt on the final play of the game.{{cite web |url=http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/college/vanderbilt/2016/09/24/live-updates-vanderbilt-western-kentucky-football/90918332/ |title=How Vanderbilt beat Western Kentucky, 31–30 |author=David Ammenheus |date=September 24, 2016 |publisher=The Tennessean |work=www.tennessean.com |access-date=February 13, 2017}} After a blowout victory over FCS Houston Baptist, Western Kentucky was defeated by Louisiana Tech. This was Western Kentucky's first conference lost since 2014, which also came at the hands of Louisiana Tech.{{cite web |url=http://www.knoe.com/content/sports/Louisiana-Tech-escapes-Western-Kentucky-55-52-in-Thursday-Night-Thriller-396327401.html |title=Louisiana Tech escapes Western Kentucky 55–52 in Thursday Night Thriller |author=Patrick Clay |date=October 7, 2016 |publisher=Gray Digital Media |work=www.knoe.com |access-date=February 13, 2017 |archive-date=February 14, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170214182946/http://www.knoe.com/content/sports/Louisiana-Tech-escapes-Western-Kentucky-55-52-in-Thursday-Night-Thriller-396327401.html |url-status=dead }} In week seven, the Hilltoppers narrowly defeated Middle Tennessee 44–43 in double overtime, and the first winning streak over Middle Tennessee since 1980.{{cite web |url=http://www.franklinfavorite.com/sports/local/article_e9070897-f461-5a89-81ae-9302da4b1d59.html |title=WKU survives in double overtime over MTSU, 44–43 |author=Brian Davis |date=October 20, 2016 |publisher=Franklin Favorite |work=www.franklinfavorite.com |access-date=February 13, 2017}} The Hilltoppers then won their next five games by a minimum of 28 points, once again winning the East Division advancing to the 2016 Conference USA Football Championship Game.{{cite web |url=http://www.wbko.com/content/sports/Western-Kentucky-to-host-Louisiana-Tech-for-Conference-USA-championship-game-403169696.html |title=Western Kentucky to host Louisiana Tech for Conference USA championship game |author=Chad Bishop |date=November 26, 2016 |publisher=Gray Digital Media |work=www.wbko.com |access-date=February 13, 2017 |archive-date=February 14, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170214183221/http://www.wbko.com/content/sports/Western-Kentucky-to-host-Louisiana-Tech-for-Conference-USA-championship-game-403169696.html |url-status=dead }} The Conference USA Championship Game was a highly anticipated re-match against Louisiana Tech. In a game that went on to be the highest scoring FBS conference championship game to date, Western Kentucky finally defeated Skip Holtz's Bulldogs 58–44.{{cite web |url=http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentuckiana/2016/12/03/live-updates-wku-c-usa-championship-game/94885648/ |title=WKU 58, La Tech 44 |author=Gentry Estes |date=December 3, 2016 |publisher=Courier-Journal |work=www.courier-journal.com |access-date=February 13, 2017}} On December 4, 2016, Western Kentucky accepted a bid to the 2016 Boca Raton Bowl. They defeated Memphis 51–31.{{cite web |url=http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentuckiana/2016/12/04/wku-draws-memphis-boca-raton-bowl/94963796/ |title=WKU draws Memphis in Boca Raton Bowl |author=Gentry Estes |date=December 4, 2016 |publisher=Courier-Journal |work=www.courier-journal.com |access-date=February 13, 2017}}

{{main|2017 Purdue Boilermakers football team}}

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On December 5, 2016, Brohm was hired by Purdue University to be the head coach of the football team.{{cite web |url=http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/football/2016/12/05/purdue-hires-jeff-brohm-football-coach/94982962/ |title=Reports: Purdue hires Jeff Brohm as football coach |author=Nathan Baird |date=December 5, 2016 |publisher=Indianapolis Star |work=www.indystar.com |access-date=December 5, 2016}}{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/139668/purdue-hits-the-jackpot-by-hiring-jeff-brohm-as-head-coach |title=Purdue hits the jackpot by hiring Jeff Brohm as head coach |author=Brian Bennett |date=December 5, 2016 |publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures |work=ESPN |access-date=January 13, 2017}}{{cite web |url=http://www.jconline.com/story/sports/college/purdue/football/2016/12/16/purdue-board-approves-jeff-brohm-contract/95514488/ |title=Purdue board approves Jeff Brohm contract| author=Nathan Baird |date=December 17, 2016 |publisher=Lafayette Journal & Courier |work=www.jconline.com |access-date=December 18, 2016}} Brohm went to work right away on recruiting primarily the offensive and defensive lines as well as wide receiver{{cite web |url=http://btn.com/2017/02/01/jeff-brohm-focuses-on-line-work-with-first-purdue-recruiting-class/ |title=Jeff Brohm focuses on line work with first Purdue recruiting class |date=February 1, 2017 |publisher=Big Ten Network |work=www.btn.com |access-date=February 13, 2017}} bringing in five graduate transfers to help get instant depth,{{cite web |url=https://www.si.com/college-football/2017/08/17/ncaa-graduate-transfer-rules-free-agency |title=How the Graduate Transfer Rule Brought College Football Into Its Own Kind of Free Agency |author=Joan Niesen |date=August 17, 2017 |publisher=Time Inc. |work=www.si.com |access-date=September 13, 2017}} including two offensive linemen and a wide receiver. In his first ever game as head coach, Purdue was defeated by #16 Louisville 35–28 in a close game played at Lucas Oil Stadium.{{cite web |url=http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2017/09/03/purdue-football-coach-jeff-brohm-we-gave-louisville-football-lamar-jackson/629509001/ |title=Purdue football coach Jeff Brohm: 'We gave Louisville a game' |author=Gentry Estes |date=September 3, 2017 |publisher=Lafayette Journal & Courier |work=www.curier-journal.com |access-date=September 13, 2017}} The next week Brohm achieved his first win at Purdue with a 44–21 victory over Ohio{{cite web |url=http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/purdue-routs-ohio-for-first-win-in-the-jeff-brohm/article_e0b45126-950b-11e7-9362-e70af3ad7cbb.html |title=Purdue routs Ohio for first win in the Jeff Brohm era |author=Mike DeFabo |date=September 8, 2017 |publisher=Herald Bulletin |work=www.heraldbulletin.com |access-date=September 13, 2017}} and followed that with a blowout win (35–3) at Missouri.{{Cite web|url=https://fbschedules.com/ncaa-2017/team/purdue,%20https://fbschedules.com/purdue-football-schedule/|title=2017 Purdue Football Schedule|website=FBSchedules.com}} Purdue hosted #8 Michigan the next week in a game that many Purdue fans saw as the turnaround they had been waiting for since Tiller, despite losing 28–10. The game saw a sold out Ross Ade Stadium, its first sell out since 2008 in Joe Tiller's final game as the Purdue head coach.{{cite web |url=http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/ross-ade-expected-sell-out-saturdays-game |title=Ross Ade Expected to Sell Out for Saturday's Game {{!}} mgoblog |website=mgoblog.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922225201/http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/ross-ade-expected-sell-out-saturdays-game |archive-date=September 22, 2017}} Heading into week 8, Jeff Brohm and his team went into High Point Solutions Stadium{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/search?q=High+Point+Solutions+Stadium&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3MCpIyTVIV-IEsU3MTSwttFSyk630iwvyi0qKoVR8SWpirlViUWpeon5xSWJKZmkuALxN-Kw_AAAA|title=High Point Solutions Stadium – Google Search|website=www.google.com}} to face Rutgers as they looked to improve 4–3 on the season, but fell short on a two-point conversion, losing the game 12–14. However, Purdue won the 4th game of the season against Lovie Smith's Illinois team.2010 Purdue Boilermakers football team{{Circular reference|date=January 2018}} This was the first time Purdue had won 4 games in one season since Danny Hope's final season at Purdue. In week 13, Purdue went into Iowa and won their biggest game of the season with a 24–15 win over the Hawkeyes, and Purdue followed it up with the high point of the season taking the Old Oaken Bucket in a win against Indiana 31–24. Not only was it a rivalry game, but both teams were 5–6, meaning the winner would become bowl eligible. Purdue's win was the first for the program against their hated rivals since 2012. The six wins was enough to get Purdue into the 2017 Foster Farms Bowl, where they would face Arizona. The bowl game made Brohm only the second head coach in Purdue history, along with Joe Tiller, to take Purdue to a bowl game in their first season as head coach.

Before the bowl game, there was much speculation surrounding Jeff Brohm around the head coaching vacancy at Tennessee, some sources even saying that he had accepted the job. However, the two sides never met, killing the speculations after a few hours.

Purdue headed into the Foster Farms Bowl game as slight underdogs, but went on to beating the Arizona Wildcats 38–35, thanks in help to an Elijah Sindelar touchdown pass in the closing minutes of the game.

{{main|2018 Purdue Boilermakers football team}}

On April 26, 2018, Brohm agreed to a contract extension with Purdue. The deal runs through the 2024 season.{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/purdue-football-coach-jeff-brohm-gets-2-year-extension/2018/04/26/28a8cb0e-4995-11e8-8082-105a446d19b8_story.html |title=Purdue football coach Jeff Brohm gets 2-year extension |date=April 26, 2021 |newspaper=The Washington Post |access-date=December 2, 2021}}

In the opening game of the season, which was also the home and conference opener, the Boilermakers were defeated by Northwestern 27–31.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=401013342 |title=Northwestern-Purdue Box Score |publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures |work=ESPN |date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=September 3, 2018}} In their name game, the Boilermakers were defeated on a last second field goal by Eastern Michigan 19–20.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=401013352 |title=Eagles beat Boilermakers 20–19 on last-second field goal |date=September 8, 2018 |publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures |work=ESPN |access-date=September 22, 2018}} In their next game Missouri, the Boilermakers fell 37–40, with David Blough setting a program record with 572 yards passing.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=401012279 |title=McCann kicks FG as time expires; Missouri beats Purdue 40–37 |date=September 16, 2018 |publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures |work=ESPN |access-date=September 22, 2018}} On homecoming, the Boilermakers then defeated #23 Boston College 30–13. The following week, Purdue beat Nebraska 42–28. After the bye week, Purdue then went to Champaign and defeated Illinois 46–7 for its 3rd consecutive victory over the Fighting Illini. The following week, the Boilermakers defeated #2 Ohio State 49–20. In their 5th conference game, Purdue was defeated by Michigan State 13–23. The following week, Purdue returned home to take on #19 Iowa. The Boilermakers beat the Hawkeyes 38–36. The Boilermakers then got beat by Minnesota 10–41. The Boilermakers then were defeated by Wisconsin 44–47 in three overtimes. In the Old Oaken Bucket, Purdue on consecutive games against Indiana for the first time since 2012, defeating the Hoosiers 28–21. The win secured Purdue's 2nd consecutive bowl game since the 2012 season. Following the season, Purdue was selected for the Music City Bowl. In the bowl game against Auburn, Brohm suffered his worst loss at Purdue, losing 14–63. Brohm fell to 1–1 in Bowl Games at Purdue. The Boilermakers finished the season 6–7.

{{main|2019 Purdue Boilermakers football team}}

In their opening game, Purdue was defeated by Nevada 31–34. In the home opener, the Purdue rolled Vanderbilt 42–24. In their final non-conference game, Purdue hosted TCU 13–34. Following the bye week, Purdue was then defeated by Minnesota 31–38. Purdue then traveled to University Park, where they were defeated by #12 Penn State 7–35. Purdue then returned home for homecoming and defeated Maryland 40–14. In the next game, the Boilermakers had a loss to #23 Iowa 20–26. In the battle for the Purdue Cannon, Purdue got its 1st loss to Illinois in 4 years, 6–24, securing Brohm's first season without a bowl game. In its second consecutive home game, Purdue took on Nebraska. Purdue handed Nebraska another loss, 31–27. The next week, Purdue defeated Northwestern 24–22. After a second bye week, the Boilermakers were dominated bye #12 Wisconsin 24–42. In the Old Oaken Bucket, Brohm suffered his first loss to rival Indiana 41–44. The Boilermakers finished the season 4–8.

{{main|2020 Purdue Boilermakers football team}}

In his 4th season, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, Purdue's season was cut to an all conference, eight-game season beginning on October 24. On October 19, 2020, Brohm tested positive for COVID-19.{{cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2020/10/22/brohm-trying-to-make-all-right-calls-against-iowa-in-opener/114463446/ |title=Brohm trying to make all right calls against Iowa in opener |date=October 22, 2020 |publisher=USA Today Network |work=www.usatoday.com |access-date=December 1, 2021}} In the season opener, Purdue opened at home and defeated Iowa 24–20, with offensive coordinator and younger brother Brian Brohm leading the team as acting head coach. On October 26, Brohm returned a positive COVID-19 test. In the first road game, Brohm was back on the sideline, Purdue defeated Illinois 31–24. The following week Brohm was scheduled to take on Wisconsin, but the game was canceled due to a high number of Badger players testing positive for the COVID-19 virus. The next week, the Boilermakers were beaten by #23 Northwestern 20–27. The Boilermakers then travelled to Minneapolis where they were defeated by Minnesota.{{Cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401247325 |title=Purdue vs. Minnesota – Game Summary |date=November 20, 2020 |publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures |work=ESPN |access-date=December 1, 2021}} The next week, Purdue was beaten by Rutgers 30–37. Purdue finished the regular season after being defeated by Nebraska 27–37. The following week, Purdue was scheduled to play Indiana, but Purdue and Indiana announced a mutual one-time cancellation of the Old Oaken Bucket game scheduled for December 12 after team-related activities were paused because of an elevated number of coronavirus cases within both the Boilermakers' and Hoosiers' programs.{{cite web|url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/2020/12/09/purdue-indiana-mutually-agree-cancel-old-oaken-bucket-game/6505556002/|title=Purdue, Indiana mutually agree to cancel Saturday's Old Oaken Bucket|publisher=IndyStar.com|access-date=December 10, 2020}} On December 13, Purdue and Indiana came to a mutual agreement to reschedule the Old Oaken Bucket game for one week later, on December 18;{{cite web|url=https://hoosierhuddle.com/hoosier-blog/no-7-indiana-and-purdue-have-bucket-game-rescheduled-for-friday-dec-18/2020/12/13|title=No. 7 Indiana and Purdue Have Bucket Game Rescheduled For Friday Dec. 18|date=December 13, 2020 |publisher=HoosierHuddle.com|access-date=December 15, 2020}} however, on December 15, both teams again mutually agreed to cancel the Friday contest, due to issues remaining on both teams with COVID complications.{{cite web|url=https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2020/12/15/football-indiana-and-purdue-mutually-agree-to-cancel-bucket-game.aspx|title=Indiana and Purdue Mutually Agree to Cancel Bucket Game|publisher=IUHoosiers.com|access-date=December 15, 2020}}

{{main|2021 Purdue Boilermakers football team}}

In the home opener, Purdue defeated Oregon State 30–21 in their first meeting since the 1967 season. In the first road game, the Boilermakers shutout UConn 49–0. The following week, Purdue traveled to Notre Dame to take on #12 Notre Dame. The Boilermakers were defeated 13–27. In the conference opener, The Boilermakers won a close game 13–9 over Illinois. The next week at homecoming, Purdue was defeated by Minnesota 13–20. Following the bye week, Purdue then took on #2 Iowa winning 24–7. Following the defeat of #2 Iowa, Purdue was ranked #25 in the AP Poll. It was the first time Purdue had been ranked in the AP Poll since 2007.{{cite web |url=https://www.si.com/college/purdue/football/purdue-football-cracks-ap-top-25-poll-after-victory-over-no-2-iowa |title=Purdue Football Cracks AP Top 25 Poll After Victory Over No. 2 Iowa |author=D. J. Fezler |date=October 17, 2021 |publisher=Sports Illustrated |work=www.si.com |access-date=December 2, 2021}} Purdue then returned home to play Wisconsin. The Boilermakers fell 13–30. The next week, Purdue bounced back defeating Nebraska 28–23. Purdue then returned home, defeating #3 Michigan State 40–29. Purdue then traveled to Columbus, where they were blown out by #4 Ohio State 31–59. Purdue wrapped up its road games against Northwestern winning 32–14, in a game played at Wrigley Field. On Senior day, Purdue won in a blowout, 44–7 over Indiana in the Old Oaken Bucket game. The win secured Brohm his 1st winning regular season at Purdue. The win also gave him his 2nd season over .500 at Purdue. The Boilermakers finished the regular season 8–4. Purdue received a bid to play against Tennessee in the Music City Bowl. The Boilermakers won a 48–45 overtime thriller to capture Purdue's first 9-win season since 2003.{{Cite web |last=Lay |first=Ken |date=2021-12-31 |title=Music City Bowl: Vols fall to Purdue in overtime |url=https://volswire.usatoday.com/2021/12/30/music-city-bowl-vols-fall-to-purdue-in-overtime/ |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=Vols Wire|publisher=USA Today |language=en-US}}

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In the home opener, Purdue was defeated by Penn State, 31–35. The following week, Purdue shutout Indiana State 56–0. Following the shutout win, Purdue traveled to Syracuse to take on the Syracuse Orange, where they lost 29–32. The next week was homecoming week, where Purdue delivered a 28–26 win over Florida Atlantic. The next week, Purdue took on #21 Minnesota, where they won 20–10. The Boilermakers then traveled to Maryland, where they pulled out a 31–29 win. Purdue returned home the next week to face Nebraska, where they won 43–37 in a high-scoring shootout. Purdue then traveled to Wisconsin, where they lost 24–35. Following the loss to the Badgers, Purdue returned home to play Iowa, and lost 3–24. Purdue bounced back the next week at #21 Illinois, defeating the Illini 31–24. Purdue returned home to West Lafayette the next weekend, where they beat Northwestern 17–9. Following Iowa's loss to Nebraska on November 25, Purdue had an opportunity to clinch the Big Ten West by beating Indiana. The Boilermakers were up to the task, routing the Hoosiers 30–16 in front of a sellout crowd. Following the victory, Purdue was Big Ten West Champions for the first time in school history and earned the right to face undefeated #2 Michigan at the Big Ten Championship Game in Indianapolis. Purdue then went on to play LSU in a bowl game where they would ultimately lose. Purdue finished the regular season 8–4, with 2021–2022 as the first back-to-back 8–4 seasons or better since 1997–1998.{{Cite web |title=2022 Purdue Boilermakers Schedule and Results |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/purdue/2022-schedule.html |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}

On December 7, 2022, Brohm resigned from Purdue and was hired to be the head football coach at Louisville.{{Cite web |last=Low |first=Chris |date=2022-12-07 |title=Sources: Brohm leaves Purdue, accepts L'ville job |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/35204000/sources-jeff-brohm-leaves-purdue-job-coach-louisville |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

Brohm's younger brother, Brian, is a football coach and a former quarterback who last played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Another brother, Greg, played wide receiver at Louisville and had a stint in the Canadian Football League at the Edmonton Eskimos camp before being cut.{{cite web|url=http://www.kentucky.com/sports/nfl/article59272793.html|title=Brian Brohm joins his brothers at Western Ky.|date=February 9, 2016|publisher=Lexington Herald Leader|work=kentucky.com|access-date=December 2, 2016}} Their sister, Kim, was a three-sport athlete at Spalding University. She played softball, volleyball, and basketball for the Pelicans (now the Golden Eagles).{{cite web |url=http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/03/football_is_a_family_affair_fo_1.html|title=Football is a family affair for UAB offensive coordinator Jeff Brohm|author=Steve Irvine|date=March 31, 2012|publisher=Alabama Media Group|work=al.com|access-date=December 2, 2016}}

Brohm married the former Jennifer L. Hawkins in 2003. They have two children, Brady and Brooke.{{cite web |url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/105181850/ |title=BROHM: Former Cardinal happy to be top Hilltopper |date=April 10, 2014 |publisher=The Courier-Journal |work=www.newspapers.com |access-date=January 31, 2017}}

After Brohm turned down an offer to become Louisville head coach in November 2018 to remain at Purdue, then-Yahoo Sports journalist Pat Forde, a long-time Louisville resident, had the following to say about him:{{cite news|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/jeff-brohm-changed-mind-going-louisville-194250681.html |title=Why Jeff Brohm changed his mind about going to Louisville |first=Pat |last=Forde |work=Yahoo Sports |date=November 30, 2018 |access-date=December 1, 2018}}

In a profession where coaches come and go and commitment is for suckers, Brohm is wired differently. Maybe that's why, as a 47-year-old millionaire, he still drives that now-famous 2004 Honda Accord to the office. Insincerity isn't part of his makeup.

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