Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division I-A). They represent the Louisiana Tech University. They were affiliated with the Western Athletic Conference for 12-season, after which they transitioned to Conference USA in 2013. Their home games take place at Joe Aillet Stadium since 1968. With a legacy dating back to 1901, Louisiana Tech boasts a cumulative record of 640 wins, 496 losses, and 37 ties across 123 seasons.

Notable achievements include 3 Division II national championships, 25 conference titles, and appearances in 28 postseason games, including 13 major college bowl games.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football Introduction

Louisiana Tech University established its football program in 1901 under the guidance of Edwin Barber. Subsequently, Percy Prince took the helm in 1909, leading the team to victory in the 1915 Louisiana Intercollege Athletic Association championship. Following this success, George Bohler coached the Bulldogs from 1930 to 1933, achieving a notable undefeated season in 1931.

Over the years, Louisiana Tech has claimed three national titles, including the College Division National Championship in 1972 and the Division II National Championship in 1973. Additionally, they have secured an impressive 25 conference championships, with 20 outright victories. Since joining Conference USA in 2013, the Bulldogs have continued to demonstrate their competitiveness by clinching the C-USA West title twice and sharing it once. This consistent success underscores their prominent position in college football.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football History

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football History spans over a century, dating back to 1901, when Edwin Barber coached the team. Percy Prince led the Bulldogs to their first championship in 1915. From 1940 to 1966. When Joe Aillet was coaching, Tech Football had a really good period. Aillet became the coach who won the most games in Tech football history during this time. Maxie Lambright took over from Aillet, guiding the team to three consecutive national championships from 1972 to 1974 and coaching legendary quarterback Terry Bradshaw.

Larry Beightol's tenure in 1979 saw a downturn in performance, leading to Billy Brewer's appointment from 1980 to 1982, during which the team won the Southland Conference title. A. L. Williams followed, achieving moderate success, including an appearance in the 1984 NCAA Division I-AA Football Championship Game. Carl Torbush's brief stint in 1987 was followed by Joe Raymond Peace's tenure from 1988 to 1995, where the Bulldogs experienced mixed results. Gary Crowton took over from 1996 to 1998, leading the team to a 21-13 record before departing for an NFL role with the Chicago Bears.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football Coach

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football has been led by 33 head coaches and one interim head coach since its inception in 1901. Currently leading the team is Sonny Cumbie, he was appointed on November 30, 2021. Prior to his role with the Bulldogs, Cumbie held positions as interim head coach, offensive coordinator, and quarterbacks coach at Texas Tech University.

Here is a full list of all the head coaches of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team and how long they served as head coach

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football Stadium: Joe Aillet Stadium

Joe Aillet Stadium, situated in Ruston, Louisiana, serves as the home turf for the Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs football team, competing in Conference USA. It replaced the original Tech Stadium, where the Bulldogs played until 1967. Opening its gates in 1968 under the name Louisiana Tech Stadium, it underwent a renaming in 1972 to honor Joe Aillet, the retired head football coach and athletic director.

The stadium's seating capacity was initially 23,318. It was part of a broader athletic complex, housing facilities like a baseball stadium, tennis courts, and track and field areas. Notable renovations include the Charles Wyly Athletic Center in 2001, the Davison Athletics Complex in 2015, and updates to the press and sky boxes in 2017. The most recent additions, ongoing as of the last update, include a student-athlete success center and a new video board, enhancing both player and fan experiences.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football Rivals

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football has notable rivalries with various teams.

Louisiana

One significant rivalry is with Louisiana, with their football history dating back to 1910. Although they've had times when they did not play against each other, the series has seen consistent matchups over the years.

Louisiana-Monroe

Another notable rivalry is Louisiana-Monroe, which started in 1953. Despite being neighbors, they haven't faced off since 2000, with Tech leading the series. The rivalry with Northwestern State, which started in 1907, was a traditional fixture, often played during the Louisiana State Fair until the late 1980s.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football Record and stats

• Since its starting in 1901, Louisiana Tech has accumulated 640 victories, 496 defeats, and 37 ties in football.

• The Bulldogs have won 25 conference championships, with 20 titles secured outright and 5 shared with other teams.

• Among these championships, Louisiana Tech has claimed 2 Louisiana Intercollege Athletic Association championships, 3 Louisiana Intercollege championships, 10 Gulf States championships, 8 Southland championships, and 2 WAC championships.

• Notable seasons include 1997, when the Bulldogs finished with a 9–2 record, the best among nine Division I-A Independents.

• In 1999, Louisiana Tech achieved an impressive 8–3 record, standing as the sole team among 7 Division I-A Independents with a winning record.

• Since their inclusion in Conference USA in 2013, the Bulldogs have won the C-USA West division title outright twice and shared it once.

Conference championships

Division championships

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football Roster

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football Roster features diverse players, each bringing a unique skill to the team Players on the offense side include:

Players on the defensive side include:

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football Schedule

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football Schedule for the Regular Season is as follows: