Team History
They were Louisiana-Lafayette until 2017, when they became just Louisiana. An FBS team since the 70's they joined the Sun Belt at the turn of the century and in the last 15 years became one of its stronger programs. Michael Desormeaux is entering his 4th season, looking to build off last years 10 win season.
Quick Facts
Peak of Program
Under Billy Napier they won double digit games 3 seasons in a row, finishing the last two in the AP poll after never even making an appearance before his tenure. They also won 2 conference titles in this stretch.
Rock Bottom
From 1996 to 2004 they went 9 straight seasons with a losing record, including a stretch of 6 years without winning more than 3 games.
Best Ever Player
Charles Tillman (CB, 1999-2003): 2 time first team All Sun Belt selection, known as possibly the greatest at forcing fumbles in football history.
Best Ever Coach
Billy Napier (2018–2021): They never won double digit games in a season before he got there, then he ripped off three such seasons in a row. Never were ranked in the AP poll before he got there and he had them ranked for 18 weeks.
Stadium
Cajun Field (Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium)
First Season
1901
Enrollment
27,200