Jeff Brohm ranks 17th among USA TODAY’s top college football coaches

Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm is the 17th-best coach in college football, according to USA TODAY’s 2025 coaches poll.

What happened?

Jeff Brohm moved up one spot to No. 17 in the USA TODAY rankings after Louisville went 9-4 last season. The Cardinals beat Toledo in the Boca Raton Bowl on December 20, 2024. Brohm’s team opens 2026 at Ole Miss on September 6 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Where does Brohm stand in the ACC?

Mario Cristobal of Miami sits at No. 7 after taking the Hurricanes to the 2024 national title game. No other ACC coach ranks above Brohm. He’s now 28-12 in four seasons at Louisville.

How did the voters rank him?

Ten voters cast ballots for the USA TODAY list. Brohm slipped one spot from the pre-2025 poll. His 28-12 record at Louisville includes a 4-4 ACC mark last year.

What’s next for Louisville Cardinals?

The Cardinals face Ole Miss on September 6, 2026. Brohm’s squad returns 17 starters from a 9-4 team that closed 2024 with a bowl win. Louisville opens the season in Nashville, Tennessee.