Michael Desormeaux is the new Head Coach at Louisiana, the school announced Sunday.
The New Iberia native becomes the 27th head coach in program history.
Desormeaux has been on staff with the Cajuns the last 6 years and served as Co-Offensive Coordinator in 2021.
He was the quarterback at UL from 2005-2008 and is a Catholic of New Iberia Grad.
Michael Desormeaux named the next head coach of the 𝗟𝗢𝗨𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗔 Ragin' Cajuns.
— Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns® Football (@RaginCajunsFB) December 5, 2021
📰: https://t.co/3lAxQmUG3V#cULture | @michaeldes1 pic.twitter.com/GNzzSEQmDj
The Ragin' Cajuns won the 2021 Sun Belt Championship Saturday night, with their 24-16 victory over App State. It's the first outright SBC Title in program history
The players are now celebrating more than just a trophy on Sunday.
Greatest Hire of the year!!❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/21WiNJVlJP
— Shane Vallot (@ShaneVallot64) December 5, 2021
No one more deserving! Congratulations Coach @michaeldes1 https://t.co/bvd7PK9vlM
— Jax Harrington (@jax_harrington) December 5, 2021
No better man!! That’s my coach!! https://t.co/DrHB6hMbcz
— Pearse Migl (@pearse_m53) December 5, 2021
Yes sir 🔥🔥 https://t.co/e1ZrvEBh9I
— Perc (@pbutler16x) December 5, 2021
Desormeaux takes over, after the departure of Billy Napier to Florida. Napier finished 40-12 in 4 seasons with Louisiana, including that 2021 Sun Belt Championship and 4 Sun Belt West Divisional Titles.
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