Louisville starting QB projections 2024: Who will be Jeff Brohm's QB1?
The Louisville Cardinals will have a new starting quarterback in 2024. Last year's starter, Jack Plummer, has departed for the NFL, and there's room in coach Jeff Brohm's system for a new quarterback.
Getting a suitable QB1 is key for the Cardinals' long-term success. Let's examine the Cardinals' starting quarterback projections for the upcoming season.
Who will be Jeff Brohm's QB1 at Louisville in 2024?
Tyler Shough
According to the Courier-Journal, Tyler Shough will be Louisville's starting quarterback for the 2024 college football season. Shough joins the Cardinals as a graduate assistant and has one year left of collegiate eligibility.
Shough enters the program with bags of experience and is fresh off a three-year spell at Texas Tech. Jeff Brohm prefers playing with an experienced quarterback, and Tyler Shough ticks the box. Shough threw 2,922 yards and 20 touchdowns in the 2023 college football season.
However, coach Brohm must surround him with stellar offensive line protection, as Shough has suffered a season-ending injury in three straight seasons.
Pierce Clarkson
Coach Jeff Brohm has tabbed Pierce Clarkson to be next up after Shough. Shough's extensive injury history means that Clarkson might see more action than most anticipate in the 2024 college football season.
Clarkson is a redshirt freshman who made his debut in the second half of a game against Murray State. He joined the Cardinals after an impressive high school career at St. John Bosco. He'll be poised to step up when needed and kick off his collegiate career.
Harrison Bailey
Harrison Bailey is another backup quarterback who enters the 2024 season hoping to get minutes on Brohm's offense. Bailey made his debut for the Cardinals against Murray State.
Bailey played at UNLV for one season before taking his talents to Louisville. He had 318 yards and two touchdowns. As a former five-star high school prospect, he transferred to the Cardinals for the 2023 season.
Other quarterbacks on Jeff Brohm's offense are Deuce Adams, Brady Allen, Travis Egan, Sam Vaulton and Sam Young.