Louisiana Tech Unveils First Sun Belt Football Schedule

The Bulldogs' 2026 slate features matchups with several new conference foes.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:03pm

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Louisiana Tech's 2026 football schedule was finalized on Friday, marking the Bulldogs' inaugural season competing in the Sun Belt Conference. The 14-game slate includes matchups against several new conference opponents, including UL-Lafayette, ULM, South Alabama, and Georgia Southern.

Why it matters

The move to the Sun Belt Conference represents a significant transition for Louisiana Tech's football program, as they look to establish themselves within the new league. The 2026 schedule will provide the Bulldogs with their first opportunities to build rivalries and compete for a Sun Belt championship.

The details

Louisiana Tech's 2026 football schedule features a mix of Sun Belt opponents and non-conference foes. The Bulldogs will open the season against in-state rival Northwestern State before facing Power 5 programs LSU and Baylor. Other notable games include a home matchup with Army, road trips to ULM and Georgia Southern, and the season finale against Arkansas State.

  • The 2026 schedule was finalized on March 13, 2026.
  • Louisiana Tech's spring practice begins on March 23, 2026.

The players

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

The football team of Louisiana Tech University, which is joining the Sun Belt Conference for the 2026 season.

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What’s next

Spring practice will begin on March 23, 2026, and BleedTechBlue will provide full coverage of the Bulldogs' preparations for their inaugural Sun Belt campaign.

The takeaway

Louisiana Tech's 2026 schedule represents an exciting new chapter for the Bulldogs' football program as they transition to the Sun Belt Conference. The mix of familiar in-state rivals and new conference foes will present both challenges and opportunities for the team as they look to establish themselves within the league.