The Mark Hudspeth era got off to an excellent start as the Cajuns won at least nine games from 2011-2014 and it looked like the former Division II head coach was building a powerhouse in the Sun Belt.
Then the wheels fell off as the Cajuns lost exactly seven games in the last three seasons as UL-Lafayette had trouble finding consistent quarterback play. Add in a new athletic director, declining attendance, and previous trouble with the NCAA and it was time to make a move.
Athletic Director Bryan Maggard will join the coaching carousel selling a program that has proven won you can win at a high level in the Sun Belt.