Grant Dugas Named Director of Ticket Sales & Operations

SHREVEPORT, La. (Aug. 26, 2026) – Working alongside ticket sales and operations partner Taymar Sales U., the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl has named Grant Dugas as the Director of Ticket Sales and Operations.

As Director of Ticket Sales and Operations, Dugas will lead the Independence Bowl’s ticket sales and operations efforts in the Shreveport-Bossier City community and throughout the Ark-La-Tex, expanding outreach to Independence Bowl fans throughout the area.

“We are excited to add Grant Dugas to our staff and continue building on the strong momentum from the last few years,” said Erik Evenson, Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Executive Director. “Grant comes to us with great experience and enthusiasm for connecting with our fans in the Shreveport-Bossier City area, and he brings a desire for wanting to expand the bowl’s reach throughout the Ark-La-Tex. We are excited for all of our fans and supporters to get to know him.”

“[Taymar President] Joe Rickert, [Taymar CEO/Founder] Mark Dyer, [GM/VP at LSU] Matthew Douglas and the whole team at Taymar continue to be great partners and provide tremendous support for everything we are doing, and we are very thankful for their work in finding great fits for our staff and local community.”

Dugas brings over six years of ticket sales experience to the Independence Bowl. He graduated from Louisiana State University (LSU) in 2022 with a degree in Sport Administration. As a student, Dugas worked in the LSU Ticket Office and was a member of the Golden Band from Tigerland. He spent the last four years as an Account Executive for LSU. In his free time, Grant enjoys spending time with family and friends, and he enjoys golf, fishing and traveling to stadiums around the country. 

With ticketing questions, fans can email Dugas at [email protected] or call the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl office at (318) 221-0712 or toll-free at (888) 414-BOWL.

Public Tickets on Sale Now

The 50th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl kicks off on Tuesday, December 22, in primetime at 7:30 p.m. at Independence Stadium, and tickets are now on sale to the public. Football fans can visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com/tickets to explore all of the ticket options available for the 50th playing of Shreveport’s annual college football bowl game.

Great seating options and ticket packages for fans of all ages, families and groups of all sizes are available, with individual tickets starting at just $20. Individual ticket options include:

• Sideline Chairback: $60-70 ($50-60 for sponsors and Independence Bowl Foundation members)
• Sideline Bench: $45-55
• South Endzone Bench: $25-30
• North Endzone Bench: $20

For families, businesses and groups of any variety, the Independence Bowl offers ticket packages that meet any need – including the Pizza Hut Family 4-Pack, Small Business Fan Pack and group ticket packages.

The Pizza Hut Family 4-Pack is an excellent option for families of all ages, with seating available in premium sideline chairbacks and the south end zone. Chairback Family 4-Packs are $300, while Endzone Bench Family 4-Packs are $160. The Pizza Hut Family 4-Pack includes the following: 

• Four (4) game tickets – either Sideline Chairback or Endzone Bench
• One (1) Blue Lot Parking Pass
• Four (4) Personal Pan Pizzas – served at the game
• Four (4) Soft Drinks – served at the game
• Free Large One-Topping Pizza Coupon – redeemable in-store at participating local Pizza Hut locations

The December 22nd primetime game, right before Christmas, creates the perfect time for businesses to host holiday outings and reward employees and clients during the Christmas and holiday season. The Small Business Fan-Pack is the perfect package. Starting at $300, the package includes a minimum of six sideline bench tickets to the milestone Independence Bowl and can be increased in increments of two, up to 24 tickets. It also includes one White Lot parking pass per six game tickets purchased. The White Lot is the main tailgate lot on the State Fairgrounds for the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl, so anyone who purchases the Small Business Fan-Pack can enjoy a day of tailgating and fun.

Group tickets are an excellent option for groups of 25 or more, as South Endzone Bench seats are $15 per ticket – a 50 percent discount. Fans interested in purchasing group tickets can visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com/group-tickets.

The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl offers a $5 Military Discount for endzone bench and sideline bench seating. A valid Military ID must be presented at the time of purchase. 

Additional premium options and packages are available. Fans can find more information at RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com/tickets.

For information on Independence Stadium rules and the clear bag policy, please visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com/stadium-rules. Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl fans can visit OpportunityLouisiana.gov to explore why Louisiana businesses are positioned to win. 

ABOUT THE RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES INDEPENDENCE BOWL™

Established in 1976, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl™ is college football’s 11th most historic bowl game, with the 50th anniversary game set for Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. CST on ESPN. Radiance Technologies is the bowl’s title sponsor through at least the 2027 Bowl Season. 

The Independence Bowl Foundation is a prominent presence in the Shreveport-Bossier City area throughout the year, hosting events to enhance the economic impact and growth of our community. The Mission of the Independence Bowl is to attract and provide quality, nationally recognized football competition oriented to the Ark-La-Tex region. For more information, visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com or follow the bowl on Facebook, X and Instagram at @IndyBowl.