Louisville's Jeff Brohm prepares for new quarterback Lincoln Kienholz

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Louisville's Jeff Brohm prepares for new quarterback Lincoln Kienholz

Summary

Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm enters the 2026 season with quarterback Lincoln Kienholz, a newcomer from Ohio State. Kienholz, who has not yet started at the collegiate level, brings athleticism and a strong running ability that Brohm will likely feature in the offense. Depth concerns linger as the team has no quarterbacks with prior game experience, although Davin Wydner showed promise in spring practices. Freshman Briggs Cherry is expected to contribute in limited roles, with the overall success of the offense relying heavily on Kienholz's performance and the support from skilled teammates.

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•Kienholz is unproven but possesses athleticism and strong running skills.
•Davin Wydner performed well in spring practices, but lacks experience.
•Briggs Cherry showed potential as a true freshman in spring.
•Brohm has had prior success improving quarterbacks at Louisville.

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Jeff Brohm enters his fourth year as the Louisville head coach with his fourth new quarterback to lead his offense. Brohm has batted above .500 so far with his additions at quarterback, but he will be going out on more of a limb this season by bringing in Lincoln Kienholz from Ohio State. Kienholz is […]
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