LSU athletics faces a projected $26 million deficit
Sports Business Journal, citing the Louisiana Illuminator, says the projection is down from a $44 million shortfall for fiscal 2025–26.
TLDR
Sports Business Journal said on September 25, 2026, that LSU President Wade Rousse told the state Board of Regents the athletics program was projected to carry a $26 million deficit that year. SBJ, citing the Louisiana Illuminator, said that was down from a $44 million shortfall for fiscal 2025–26.
LSU athletics faces a projected $26 million deficit
Sports Business Journal, citing the Louisiana Illuminator, says the projection is down from a $44 million shortfall for fiscal 2025–26.
TLDR
Sports Business Journal said on September 25, 2026, that LSU President Wade Rousse told the state Board of Regents the athletics program was projected to carry a $26 million deficit that year. SBJ, citing the Louisiana Illuminator, said that was down from a $44 million shortfall for fiscal 2025–26.
