Brian Kelly left Notre Dame to sign a 10-year, $95 million contract in 2021 with the Tigers. However, in his first three years at Baton Rouge, the Tigers have yet to make the College Football Playoff.

Coltie Young led the way for the Warhawks (4-15, 0-6) with 16 points. Jacob Wilson added 16 points and two steals for UL Monroe. Tyreese Watson finished with 14 points, five assists and two steals.