Louisiana Tech, coach Skip Holtz part after nine seasons
RUSTON, La. — Louisiana Tech and coach Skip Holtz are parting ways after nine seasons that included seven straight bowl appearances for the Bulldogs.
Athletic director Eric Woods announced Friday that Holtz would coach the Bulldogs’ final game against Rice on Saturday.
“Skip and I talked and agreed it was time for a change for both parties,” Wood said in a statement. “Louisiana Tech owes Skip a debt of gratitude for his loyalty and dedication to our football student-athletes, our university, and our community over the past decade.”
La. Tech is 3-8 heading into its season finale. Holtz is 64-49 with Louisiana Tech, including 6-1 in bowl games.
“This is the right time for me to evaluate a new start in my career,” Holtz said in a statement.