History of Jeff Brohm in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: December 2, 2025

Jeff Brohm is an American college football coach and former NFL quarterback, currently serving as the head coach at the University of Louisville, his alma mater. He played college football at Louisville from 1989-1993 before a seven-year NFL career and a stint in the XFL. Brohm's coaching career includes head coaching positions at Western Kentucky University (2014-2016) and Purdue University (2017-2022) before returning to Louisville in 2023.

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1967: First meeting with Oregon State since 1967

In 1967 Purdue had their first meeting with Oregon State since 1967, where Purdue defeated Oregon State 30-21.

1997: First back-to-back 8-4 seasons or better since 1997-1998

In 2021 Purdue finished the regular season with an 8-4 record, making 2021-2022 the first back-to-back 8-4 seasons or better since 1997-1998.

1998: First back-to-back 8-4 seasons or better since 1997-1998

In 2021 Purdue finished the regular season with an 8-4 record, making 2021-2022 the first back-to-back 8-4 seasons or better since 1997-1998.

2003: Marriage to Jennifer L. Hawkins

In 2003, Jeff Brohm married Jennifer L. Hawkins. They have two children, Brady and Brooke.

2003: First 9-win season since 2003

In 2003, The Boilermakers won a 48–45 overtime thriller against Tennessee in the Music City Bowl to capture Purdue's first 9-win season since 2003.

2004: Drives a 2004 Honda Accord

As of the time of this article, Jeff Brohm, a 47-year-old millionaire, still drives his 2004 Honda Accord to the office.

2007: Ranked #25 in the AP Poll

Following Purdue's defeat of #2 Iowa, Purdue was ranked #25 in the AP Poll in 2007. It was the first time Purdue had been ranked in the AP Poll since 2007.

November 2018: Turned down offer to coach Louisville

In November 2018, Jeff Brohm turned down an offer to become Louisville head coach to remain at Purdue.

2021: Finished the regular season 8-4

In 2021 Purdue finished the regular season with an 8-4 record. 2021-2022 was the first back-to-back 8-4 seasons or better since 1997-1998.

December 7, 2022: Hired as head football coach at Louisville

On December 7, 2022, Jeff Brohm was hired to be the head football coach at Louisville.

2022: Big Ten West Champions

Following Iowa's loss to Nebraska on November 25, Purdue clinched the Big Ten West by beating Indiana. The Boilermakers routed the Hoosiers 30–16, becoming the Big Ten West Champions for the first time in school history in 2022.