Louisiana Tech, CUSA reach resolution; Bulldogs will join Sun Belt in 2026
Louisiana Tech agrees to exit settlement with CUSA and is now ready to join the Sun Belt.
Nov 15, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Louisiana Tech Bulldogs helmet sits during a game against the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images | James Snook-Imagn Images The custody battle over the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs is finally over. Conference USA announced on Monday, Apr.
27 that it reached a resolution with Louisiana Tech, allowing the Bulldogs to exit the conference for the Sun Belt for the 2026-27 academic year. The move will transpire in July. “Conference USA is pleased to have reached a positive resolution with Louisiana Tech that fully acknowledges our governing documents,” the league issued in a statement.
“We look forward to continued success and impact in the national landscape, driven by the collective strength and shared vision of our 10 member institutions. ” As displayed toward the end of the statement, the CUSA will move forward with 10 member institutions in 2026, as it will officially lose UTEP to the Mountain West and Louisiana Tech to the Sun Belt this summer. Meanwhile, the Sun Belt reverts back to 14 members, replenishing the departed Texas State with Louisiana Tech.
Both the CUSA and Sun Belt included Louisiana Tech on their 2026 football schedules . The CUSA released its schedule at 9:40 p. m.