Jeff Brohm discusses Louisville adjustments before Friday game against Villanova
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 5:42 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm reviewed his team's performance following their season-opening loss to Ole Miss. During his weekly press conference on September 8, 2026, Brohm emphasized the need for consistent communication and improved efficiency across all three phases of the game. He noted that the team struggled with defensive lapses in the second half, specifically citing coverage issues and allowing too many big plays. Looking ahead to a short week, Brohm intends to alter practice methods to ensure players remain healthy for the upcoming Friday night matchup against Villanova. He plans to prioritize high-tempo execution and ball security as the Cardinals aim to move past their initial defeat.
- •Jeff Brohm is preparing Louisville for a Friday night game against Villanova.
- •The coaching staff is modifying practice schedules to accommodate a five-day turnaround.
- •Brohm highlighted the need to eliminate communication errors and defensive big plays.
- •Lincoln showed increased rhythm in the second half of the game against Ole Miss.
- 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — Video, transcript: Jeff Brohm weekly press conference
"Video: Transcript: (Opening statement) “Well, on to game two. I think this past week, like always, you try to take the tape, evaluate it and learn from anything you could have done better. Really between the end of the game and now, it’s been an extensive overview and review of what could we have done […]
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