What the latest audit on Southern University athletics shows

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An audit of Southern University’s athletic department found the program operated with a nearly $1.5 million deficit during the 2025 fiscal year. A report released last week by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office shows the athletic department generated approximately $16.8 million in revenue while expenses totaled $18.3 million. Southern’s football program brought in $4.1 million

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