One of the biggest annual offseason events, the 2022 NFL Draft, took place in Las Vegas at the end of April, and five former Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl players heard their names called during the seven-round draft.

The National Football League’s (NFL) new league year started on March 16 – allowing free agents to sign across the league and teams to execute trades. In one of the craziest off-seasons in NFL history, former Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl players have cashed in during free agency to the tune of over $275 million. 

The Los Angeles Rams prevailed against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI, and with that victory, two Independence Bowl alumni (Von Miller and Cam Akers) were crowned Super Bowl champions.

The National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Football Hall of Fame announced on Monday, December 10 the 2022 College Football Hall of Fame Class – featuring Independence Bowl alumni LSU running back Kevin Faulk, Oklahoma defensive back Roy Williams and Missouri head coach Gary Pinkel. With three inductees in 2022, there will be 23 Independence Bowl alumni in the College Football Hall of Fame.

Drawing over 3.2 million viewers on Saturday, December 18 on ABC, the 45th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl between the UAB Blazers and BYU Cougars topped college football viewership this past weekend according to the early viewership numbers.

On a rainy and windy Saturday, the 45^th Radiance Technologies turned in one of its finest games in a back-and-forth battle between the UAB Blazers and BYU Cougars. In what was one of the biggest victories in program history, UAB defeated No. 13 BYU 31-28 to earn their second bowl win in program history and first Independence Bowl victory.