Louisiana Tech has made some progress the past few seasons with Sonny Cumbie at head coach.
In 2024, the Bulldogs went 5-8 overall with a 4-4 record against Conference USA teams. Their year ended with an appearance in the Independence Bowl, where they lost to Army.
Last season, Louisiana Tech went 8-5 and won the Independence Bowl. Now the Bulldogs are aiming to put together another winning campaign in 2026 as they are joining the Sun Belt this season. Here’s more info about Cumbie:
What’s Louisiana Tech Head Coach Sonny Cumbie’s Salary?
Cumbie made $1 million in total pay in 2025, according to USA Today.
Sonny Cumbie’s Coaching History
| Years | Team | Position |
| 2022-present | Louisiana Tech | HC |
| 2021 | Texas Tech | OC/QBs/Interim HC |
| 2017-20 | TCU | OC/QBs |
| 2014-16 | TCU | Co-OC/QBs |
| 2013 | Texas Tech | Co-OC/OWRs |
| 2010-12 | Texas Tech | IWRs |
| 2009 | Texas Tech | GA |
What’s Louisiana Tech Head Coach Sonny Cumbie’s Record?
Cumbie is 21-34 in the FBS as a head coach. He’s gone 19-31 the past four years at Louisiana Tech and was 2-3 as an interim head coach at Texas Tech in 2021.
Cumbie is 2-1 as a head coach in bowl games.
How Old Is Louisiana Tech Head Coach Sonny Cumbie?
Cumbie is 44 years old.
Louisiana Tech Head Coach Sonny Cumbie’s Background
Before becoming Louisiana Tech’s head coach, Cumbie was a successful offensive coordinator.
He was an OC and quarterbacks coach at Texas Tech in 2021, eventually finishing the year as the team’s interim head coach. He began his collegiate coaching career there as a graduate assistant under Mike Leach in 2009 after being the head coach and director of player personnel for the Indoor Football League’s San Angelo Stampede. He played for the Red Raiders in college and led the nation with 4,742 passing yards as a senior in 2004.
He coached inside wide receivers at Texas Tech from 2010-12 as well. He then was the team’s co-offensive coordinator and outside receivers coach in 2013.
He went on to be TCU’s co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach from 2014-16 and the Horned Frogs’ OC and QBs coach from 2017-20. TCU’s offenses were among the best in the Big 12 during that time.
