Conference USA and Louisiana Tech have agreed on a settlement that will allow the Bulldogs to depart that league for the Sun Belt Conference this summer instead of having to wait another year.
Both Conference USA and Louisiana Tech, which has played football in that league the past 13 seasons, released statements regarding the settlement Monday. Neither provided any specific details of their agreement, such as the amount of exit fees, after an acrimonious situation that included a lawsuit.
“Conference USA is pleased to have reached a positive resolution with Louisiana Tech that fully acknowledges our governing documents,” the league’s statement read. “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.”
Louisiana Tech, which last summer accepted an invitation to join the Sun Belt, said in its statement that the school had reached “a fair and equitable agreement” with C-USA.
“The move to the Sun Belt Conference in July is one that will benefit the health and well-being of our student athletes, the fiscal stability of our athletics department, and the economic vitality of our entire region,” the school statement’s read.