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 earned bowl-eligibility four times during his tenure.
Here’s more info about Desormeaux:
What’s Louisiana Head Coach Michael Desormeaux’s Salary?
Desormeaux made $986,400 in total pay in 2025, 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?
Desormeaux is 29-25 in the FBS as a head coach. That’s all from his time at Louisiana.
Desormeaux is 1-4 as a head coach in bowl games.
How Old Is Louisiana Head Coach Michael Desormeaux?
Desormeaux is 40 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).
