Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio is set to announce the launch of a new football program, marking a significant expansion of its athletic offerings. The private Catholic university, founded in 1895, has been building toward this milestone as part of a broader strategy to enhance campus life and enrollment.
University athletic director Tom Norris has been instrumental in the planning process. A portrait session on campus Thursday, November 5, 2026, captured Norris ahead of the official announcement, which was expected in the coming days.
The addition of football represents a major investment for the NAIA-member institution. While specific details regarding coaching staff, schedule, and facility plans were not immediately released, the program is viewed as a catalyst for growth in student recruitment and community engagement.
Our Lady of the Lake currently competes in the Red River Athletic Conference across 14 varsity sports. The football program would become the 15th varsity offering and the first since the university reinstated athletics in 2008 after a 20-year hiatus.
