Jeff Brohm Takes Responsibility for Louisville’s Offensive Struggles in Loss to Virginia
Despite a dominant defensive performance against No. 24 Virginia, Louisville suffered their first loss of the season due to an error-filled offensive showing. The Cardinals’ defense limited Virginia—who entered the game averaging nearly 540 yards per contest—to just 237 yards, their lowest total all year. However, the offense couldn’t capitalize, matching Virginia’s defense in touchdowns, with each side scoring twice. Louisville ultimately fell 30-27 in overtime.
Head coach Jeff Brohm, known for his offensive acumen, accepted blame for the poor offensive execution.
“It was a disappointing day,” Brohm said postgame. “Giving up 14 points offensively is frustrating and that falls on me… We’re not executing things we practice, and that’s on me as well.”
The game began with a costly mistake when a toss play to running back Isaac Brown on 4th-and-1 resulted in a fumble returned 61 yards for a touchdown. Later, quarterback Miller Moss threw a pick-six while being sacked, giving Virginia another easy score.
While Moss completed 34-of-48 passes for 329 yards and two touchdowns, his performance was erratic. He nearly threw a second pick-six and struggled with accuracy and decision-making under pressure. Brohm acknowledged Moss needs to make better choices under duress—either running or throwing the ball away.
Louisville’s offensive line also contributed to the problems, allowing five sacks and failing to create running lanes. Brown was limited to 66 rushing yards, and the team only netted 54 total after accounting for the sacks.
Brohm’s play-calling was also questionable. Several calls—including the early toss on fourth down and a key fourth-quarter rollout—backfired. Missteps in time management and penalty decisions added to the disarray.
The Cardinals’ offensive inconsistencies have become a pattern. Statistically, they’re middle-of-the-pack nationally, ranking 59th in total offense, 97th in turnovers lost, and a lowly 111th in rushing yards per game.
“We’ve got to clean it up,” Brohm said. “We’re forcing throws, missing open options, and not establishing a run game. Everyone has to step up—including me.”
Louisville now enters a bye week before facing Miami on Friday, Oct. 17.
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