When it comes to quarterback development, Jeff Brohm’s reputation precedes him. Now, with USC transfer Miller Moss taking the reins at Louisville, the “quarterback whisperer” is set to work his magic again—this time in a city that Moss says has already felt like home.
“I think in order to win at a high level, a lot of things have to take place, but you have to have great quarterback play. That’s a big component of winning football games,” Brohm said at the ACC Kickoff.
Brohm, whose Cardinals finished the 2024 season 9-4 with a convincing 33-21 win over Clemson in Death Valley, is looking to stay among the top teams in the league, and quarterback play is key.
“We have a process. We want guys that want to work hard and want to be a leader and play at a high level, Brohm noted. “I think we’re able to adapt, maybe as well as anybody, to what they do well and have a system that allows us to succeed at the things that they’re really good at.”
That adaptability is a major draw for Moss, who transferred to Louisville after a record-setting performance in the 2023 Holiday Bowl. “I think there were very specific things that I was looking for in a school and an opportunity, and I think Coach Brohm and the University of Louisville, which, obviously, includes the program, offered a ton of that,” Moss said.
For Moss, two things stood out: the chance to win at a high level and the opportunity to master a pro-style offense.
“I think the opportunity to win and compete at a high level was certainly a part of that, and I think we absolutely have that opportunity this year. I think the ability to develop within a pro-style offense…was important to me,” he explained.
Brohm’s quarterback-friendly system doesn’t just look good on paper—it has a history of producing results, particularly for transfers looking for a fresh start.
“Different coaches try to sell you on different things, but when there’s consistent proof of your ability to do something, that kind of transcends any words you hear in a meeting,” Moss said, referencing Brohm’s recent track record.
The challenge for Moss now is achieving mastery in an offense known for its complexity and versatility ahead of their opener against Eastern Kentucky on August 30.
“I think the biggest adjustment for me is just the pure volume that Coach Brohm carries within the offense. I think it speaks to his depth as a coordinator and his ability to tailor the offense around a bunch of different skill sets,” Moss said. “I think going into camp, what I’m most excited about when it comes to the offense is just exercising mastery.”
Brohm, meanwhile, is confident that Moss is up for the challenge. “For us, building the roster with a quarterback doesn’t have to do everything. You have a good running game, you’ve got a good play action game, you’ve got a good defense, got a good offensive line. All those things matter to great quarterback play, and we hope for Miller to have a great year, and we are definitely optimistic that with the weapons that we have and the team we have that he will excel and play extremely well for us.”
With a proven quarterback coach on the sideline and a transfer eager to take the next step, Louisville fans have every reason to expect fireworks this fall. As Moss put it: “My main focus is doing everything I can to help our team win games.”
