- Program
- Louisiana Tech
- Level
- FBS
- In Role Since
- 2021
- Conference
- Sun Belt
Profile
Sonny Cumbie was introduced as Louisiana Tech’s 34th head coach on December 1, 2021 and led the Bulldogs to their first bowl appearance since 2020 with a Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl trip in his third season (2024). In 2024 LA Tech posted a 5-8 overall record and a 4-4 mark in CUSA while the defense finished the regular season 11th nationally in total defense (301.9 ypg) and first in Conference USA. Cumbie served as the primary offensive play caller in 2023 when the Bulldogs averaged 384.7 yards of total offense and has 12 years of Big 12 assistant experience, including nine years as an offensive coordinator at Texas Tech and TCU.
Coaching Approach
Offensive play-caller and pass-oriented strategist: served as primary play caller at Louisiana Tech in 2023 when the offense ranked fifth in CUSA with 384.7 yards per game, ran high-volume passing attacks at Texas Tech (over 4,000 yards passing four straight years during his earlier stint) and oversaw TCU offenses that produced a 21.4 points-per-game improvement and top-five national offensive finishes.
Career Highlights
- Named Louisiana Tech head coach on December 1, 2021
- Led LA Tech to the 2024 Independence Bowl (first bowl appearance since 2020)
- 2024 Louisiana Tech defense finished 11th nationally in total defense (301.9 yards per game)
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