MONROE, La. – ULM Athletics has announced that Head Coach Bryant Vincent has agreed to new terms for his contract (pending UL System board approval), ensuring his continued leadership of Warhawk Football. In addition, ULM Athletics has increased the football coaching staff salary pool and is making a significant investment in the operational aspects of our football program, ensuring our team has resources.

"We are confident in the strong foundation already in place built by Coach Vincent and his staff that has positioned ourselves for future success," said ULM Director of Athletics John Hartwell. "We are excited for the continued achievement of our student-athletes, coaches and the entire ULM community. Thank you for the continued generous support of our donors and the ULM Foundation, who are the catalysts in elevating our football program and Warhawk Athletics."

"I am excited to continue to finish what we have started at ULM," said Vincent. "I want to thank John Hartwell for his relentless work ethic and dedication to this mission. His leadership throughout this process was first-class. I also want to thank Dr. Berry for his patience and leadership. Together we share the same standards and vision for this program. We laid the foundation in year one and we are beyond fired up to begin phase two with this team and community. I appreciate our fans, alumni, students and players. Together, we will continue building something special."
 
In his first season as head coach, Vincent led the Warhawks to a 5-1 start, the best since 1987. The team's five victories were the most since 2019. Vincent coached nine All-Sun Belt Conference players from the 2024 team, including Ahmad Hardy, who was voted 2024 SBC Freshman of the Year after leading all FBS freshman running backs with 1,351 rushing yards.