Consultant to evaluate UL System teams leaving Division I to save money

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: October 1, 2026

Words: 933

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago


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The University of Louisiana System has hired a consulting firm to examine its athletics budget problems and recommend solutions, including whether its member schools should leave the NCAA Division I ranks.

UL System President Rick Gallot said the accounting and consulting firm Deloitte has been hired to study athletics financing at its eight schools, which compete at the Division I level, the highest of the three NCAA tiers, and recommend solutions to …

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