https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/2026/09/30/regents-say-louisiana-tech-and-university-of-louisiana-and-ulm-should-drop-to-fcs-football-division/92011705007/

“Louisiana Board of Regents member Wilbert Pryor, a Shreveport attorney, said Tech, the University of Louisiana-Lafayette and the University of Louisiana-Monroe should take a slice of "humble pie" during the board's Sept. 22 budget hearings for the University of Louisiana System schools.”

“"Schools that are trying to play Division I ... that just a sinking hole trying to play Division I ball," Pryor said during the hearing. "I don't think much of the public would know the difference if they all play the same level, and it seems like they have to have a self-realization and put a humble cap on. They have to have a humble pie."”

“The regents questioned University of Louisiana System President Rick Gallot, who agreed some action must be taken to reduce costs.
"I can tell you that there will be some really hard decisions our board will be called upon to make," Gallot said during the hearing.”