Louisiana Tech will leave Conference USA to join the Sun Belt in the 2026-27 academic year. The transition is set for July 2026, as CUSA adjusts to losing two teams.
Louisiana Tech is leaving Conference USA to join the Sun Belt, following a resolution that acknowledges the governing documents of both conferences.
Louisiana Tech's 2026 football schedule includes eight Sun Belt conference matchups and notable games against LSU and Baylor.
After Louisiana Tech's departure, Conference USA will have 10 member institutions starting in 2026.
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| Week | Saturday Date | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sept. 5 | vs. Northwestern State (FCS)\* |
| 2 | Sept. 12 | at LSU\* |
| 3 | Sept. 19 | at Baylor\* |
| 4 | Sept. 26 | BYE |
| 5 | Oct. 3 | vs. Army\* |
| 6 | Oct. 10 | vs. Louisiana |
| 7 | Oct. 17 | at ULM |
| 8 | Oct. 24 | vs. Old Dominion |
| 9 | Oct. 31 | at South Alabama |
| 10 | Nov. 7 | at Troy |
| 11 | Nov. 14 | vs. Southern Miss |
| 12 | Nov. 21 | vs. Arkansas State [Thu or Fri or Sat] |
| 13 | Nov. 28 | st Georgia Southern |
| 14 | Dec. 5 | Sun Belt Championship Game [Fri] |
| *\* denotes non-conference game* |