Overview
- Louisiana Tech and Conference USA announced a Monday settlement that lets the Bulldogs and Lady Techsters join the Sun Belt for the 2026–27 year.
- Conference USA said the resolution honors its rules and that it will field 10 members in 2026 after UTEP heads to the Mountain West and Louisiana Tech leaves.
- Louisiana Tech called the agreement fair and said the switch will help student athletes and strengthen the school’s finances and regional ties.
- Both leagues put Louisiana Tech on their 2026 football slates in March, so C‑USA must reissue its schedule while Tech released a lineup with eight Sun Belt games.
- The Associated Press noted the parties shared no exit‑fee details, and a March lawsuit by the University of Louisiana System pushed for a 2026 departure.