Breaking: Jeff Brohm turns down Louisville job, will stay at Purdue

The pull of home was strong, but in the end, Jeff Brohm has decided to stay at Purdue, IndyStar columnist Gregg Doyel has confirmed.

Brohm has revitalized the Boilermakers program, guiding it to back-to-back bowl games after inheriting a program that won just nine combined games between 2013-2016. Purdue beat three ranked teams this season, including No. 2 Ohio State in October.

Brohm was his alma mater's top choice to replace Bobby Petrino, but the Cardinals will now have to look elsewhere.

Doyel:Brohm taking Purdue full speed ahead into a brighter tomorrow

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"This has been a very difficult and emotional decision for me and my family," Brohm said in a statement released to Louisville media. "We are extremely happy at Purdue and thankful for the opportunity to lead this program. After intense and thorough discussion, I believe it is important to finish the building process we have begun and honor the commitment I made to our football program, players, and recruits. While going home was very appealing and meaningful to me, the timing was not ideal. I believe that remaining at Purdue is the right thing to do, and I am excited for the challenges ahead.

"I want to thank the University of Louisville and Vince Tyra for reaching out and expressing their interest in me. As a former Cardinal player and coach, I want nothing but the best for the University of Louisville. Under the leadership of President Neeli Bendapudi and Vince Tyra, the future of the university is in great hands. I also want to all Cardinal fans for their support over the years.”

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