LSU sports is barely in the black, with uncertain financial times ahead

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: March 6, 2026

Words: 742

Last Updated: 4 days, 10 hours ago

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As LSU sports barely breaks even financially, difficult times potentially lie ahead for both its athletic teams and academic programs.

A report earlier this month from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor revealed LSU athletics’ profit margin for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2025 was just $28,604. That’s an increase from losing more than $800,000 the previous year.

The current fiscal year is the first under new revenue-sharing rules. The NCAA now …

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