Lincoln Kienholz brings dual-threat capability to the Louisville offense

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Lincoln Kienholz brings dual-threat capability to the Louisville offense
Summary

Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm plans to integrate more designed quarterback runs into the team's offense for the upcoming season. The shift follows the addition of transfer quarterback Lincoln Kienholz, whom the coaching staff identifies as the most athletic quarterback Brohm has coached. While Brohm historically relied on pocket passers at Purdue and Louisville, Kienholz offers the mobility needed to challenge defensive fronts and enhance the zone-read game. To prepare for this role, Kienholz and Davin Wydner participated in running back drills to practice maneuvering through traffic and collisions. This tactical adjustment aims to balance the rushing attack and prevent defenses from dictating play against the Cardinals' running back group.

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  • Lincoln Kienholz arrives as a transfer from Ohio State to lead the Louisville offense.
  • Coach Jeff Brohm intends to expand the playbook to include more designed quarterback runs.
  • The coaching staff implemented running back drills for quarterbacks to improve rushing mechanics.
  • Louisville’s rushing production fell in 2025 due to a lack of mobility and injuries.
  • Brohm has historically managed quarterbacks like Aiden O'Connell who operated primarily from the pocket.
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Louisville's current group of quarterbacks brings a skill set that allows coach Jeff Brohm to unleash a seldom-used part of his playbook.

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