Billy Napier helped Louisiana win a Sun Belt Championship and make four consecutive bowl games before going to Florida a few years ago.
Since taking over, current Louisiana head coach Michael Desormeaux has helped that run of bowl game appearances remain alive as the Ragin’ Cajuns have made the postseason twice during his tenure. But now the program hopes to get back to being one of the best teams in the Sun Belt in 2024.
Here’s more info about Desormeaux.
What’s Louisiana Head Coach Michael Desormeaux’s Salary?
Michael Desormeaux agreed to a five-year, $3.8 million deal in 2021 that also has incentives, so his contract would end after the 2025 season. He made $755,000 in total pay in 2023, according to USA Today.
Michael Desormeaux’s Coaching History
| Years | Team | Position |
| 2022-present | Louisiana | HC |
| 2021 | Louisiana | Co-OC/TEs |
| 2018-20 | Louisiana | TEs |
| 2017 | Louisiana | RBs/Interim HC |
| 2016 | Louisiana | WRs |
What’s Louisiana Head Coach Michael Desormeaux’s Record?
Michael Desormeaux is 13-14 in the FBS as a head coach. That’s all from his time at Louisiana.
Desormeaux is 1-2 as a head coach in bowl games.
How Old Is Louisiana Head Coach Michael Desormeaux?
Michael Desormeaux is 38 years old.
Louisiana Head Coach Michael Desormeaux’s Background
Desormeaux was a highly successful player at Louisiana before he led the program as its head coach as he’s a former Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year.
Desormeaux threw for 3,893 yards and 23 touchdowns and ran for 2,843 yards and 16 TDs as a quarterback. He was an All-Sun Belt selection three times.
He eventually spent a few years coaching at the high school level, including at his alma mater, Catholic-New Iberia, and at Lafayette’s Ascension Episcopal School for three years where he helped the team reach the state semifinals.
Desormeaux began his collegiate coaching career at Louisiana as a wide receivers coach. He worked with running backs and was an interim head coach in 2017.
He then worked with tight ends from 2018-21 under Billy Napier, becoming the team’s co-offensive coordinator in 2021. That year, Louisiana was third in the Sun Belt in scoring offense (31.2 points per game) and total offense (397.6 yards per game).
