I-20 Showdown: Louisiana Tech and ULM Renew Football Rivalry
The I-20 Showdown football game between Louisiana Tech and ULM is officially underway this Saturday night at FMOL Health | St. Francis Stadium in Monroe, Louisiana, marking their first meeting since 2000.
Monroe El Dorado, LA, October 13, 2026 — The highly anticipated I-20 Showdown football game has officially commenced this Saturday night, pitting Louisiana Tech against the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM). The matchup is being held at FMOL Health | St. Francis Stadium, located in Monroe, Louisiana.
This game marks a significant return for the rivalry, as it is the first time the two collegiate football programs have met on the field since the year 2000. The geographical proximity of Ruston, home of Louisiana Tech, and Monroe, the home of ULM, has historically fueled a spirited competition between the universities, often referred to as the I-20 Showdown due to the interstate highway connecting the two cities.
Fans and alumni have anticipated the resumption of this contest, which carries local pride and bragging rights for the region. The return of the game after a more than two-decade hiatus is expected to draw considerable attention from both university fan bases and the wider community.
The official start of the game signifies the beginning of this renewed chapter in the football series between Louisiana Tech and ULM. The outcome of Saturday night’s contest will set the tone for future matchups in the rekindled rivalry.
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