Overview
- The University of Louisville Athletic Association board approved the eight-year, $64.8 million deal Thursday, extending Brohm through the 2033 season.
- Brohm’s pay starts at $6.3 million in 2026 and rises to $7.8 million in 2033, averaging about $8.1 million across the contract.
- College Football Playoff results trigger salary increases from $500,000 for a bid up to $2 million for a national title, with total yearly pay capped at $12 million.
- Louisville added $750,000 to the football staff hiring pool to fund assistant coaches and support staff.
- If Brohm leaves before Dec. 31, 2027 he owes $3 million, dropping to $1 million after that, while a no‑cause firing before Dec. 31, 2029 would require the school to pay 90% of his remaining salary.