Louisiana Ragin Cajun head coach Billy Napier has been sought after by other programs a number of times over the last 12 months.
Napier turned down interest from Mississippi State last year, as well as South Carolina and Auburn this year, according to reports.
Louisiana s athletic department released the following statement regarding the situation:
Statement from the Department of Athletics
Billy Napier is committed to being the head coach of the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, moving forward. Amidst recent speculation and media reports, the Louisiana Department of Athletics is confirming that Coach Napier will continue to lead the Ragin’ Cajuns Football program.
Louisiana Ragin Cajun head football coach Billy Napier joined me Monday morning for a 1 on 1 interview, as he has all season.
Napier was open about the team s disappointment in the Sun Belt Conference Championship game and describes where the disappointment level ranks in his many years of coaching football.
He also describes how the team will turn the page and prepare for the SERVPRO First Responders Bowl, the excitement the program has over playing in it, the practice schedule during Christmas week, the best way to celebrate Christmas, and more.
Plus, he responds to a question about whether he interviewed with Auburn over the weekend about their vacant head coaching position.
What bowl game does college football insider Brett McMurphy, formerly of ESPN and now with the Stadium Network, project the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns to play in this year?
For the third-consecutive week McMurphy, in his latest college football bowl projections, which he released on Tuesday, projects Louisiana to take part in the Camellia Bowl, which is scheduled for Christmas Day in Montgomery, Alabama.
11 bowl games, including the Bahamas Bowl, Fenway Bowl, Hawaii Bowl, Holiday Bowl, Las Vegas Bowl, Pinstripe Bowl, Quick Lane Bowl, Redbox Bowl, the LA Bowl, the Frisco Bowl, and Sun Bowl have all been canceled, which kind of makes things even a little more uncertain.