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How Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm's extension stacks up in ACC
TL;DR
Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm has signed an eight-year contract extension worth $64.8 million. The deal includes increasing annual retention payments starting at $250,000 in 2026 and reaching $1 million by 2028.
Key points
- Jeff Brohm signed an eight-year contract extension.
- The total salary value is $64.8 million.
- Annual retention payments start at $250,000 in 2026.
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After months of anticipation, the University of Louisville and Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm have agreed to a contract extension.
Brohm was approved for a new eight-year deal with a total salary value of $64.8 million during Thursday's UofL Athletic Association Board of Directors special meeting. That includes annual retention payments that start at $250,000 for 2026, go to $750,000 in 2027 and jump up to $1 million for the following five years. Brohm's initial contract, which was for six years, was set to expire in 2030 after he received two automatic extensions for winning 10 games during the 2023 season and nine contests in 2024.
Here's a look at Brohm's contract extension and how it compares to other coaches in the ACC and nationally:
What is Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm's new base salary?
Jeff Brohm is set to make $64.8 million, according to his new contract. His proposed salary will increase to $6.55 million for 2026, then jump up to $7.95 million next year. He's set to make $8.3 million in 2028, with his salary increasing by $100,000 over the following four years before dropping down to $7.8 million in 2033.
What was Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm's initial base salary?
Upon his signing in December 2022, Brohm agreed to a six-year deal with a base salary of $5 million. That amount was set to increase by $100,000 every year through 2028. After earning two automatic contract extensions for winning 10 games in 2023 and nine in 2024, Brohm's base salary increased to $6.5 million in 2029 and $7 million in 2030.
How does Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm's salary compare to other coaches in ACC, nationally?
Q&A
What is the total value of Jeff Brohm's contract extension with Louisville?
Jeff Brohm's contract extension is valued at $64.8 million over eight years.
When do the retention payments in Jeff Brohm's contract start and how much are they?
Retention payments in Brohm's contract start at $250,000 in 2026, increasing to $750,000 in 2027 and $1 million from 2028 onwards.
How does Jeff Brohm's contract compare to other ACC coaches?
The article provides a comparison of Brohm's contract extension with other coaches in the ACC, highlighting its competitive nature.