La Salle announced on December 10, 2014 that it was discontinuing its football program after 87 years due to financial constraints. The decision was made as part of an effort to address a structural deficit in the university’s budget. La Salle had been a member of the Patriot League for football since 2001. The university stated that it would honor the scholarships of all football players who chose to remain at La Salle, and that it would assist any players who wished to transfer to another institution. La Salle’s last football game was a 51-13 loss to rival Villanova on November 22, 2014. The discontinuation of the football program was met with disappointment and frustration from many members of the La Salle community, including alumni and current players.