Independence Bowl Announces 50th Anniversary Celebration Festivities

The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl, college football’s 11th most historic bowl game, will celebrate its 50th playing in December 2026, and the Independence Bowl Foundation announced Thursday afternoon the year-long festivities celebrating the 50th anniversary leading into game day.

Former LSU Great Tyrann Mathieu to be Featured Speaker at 2026 Independence Bowl Kickoff Dinner

The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl routinely features some of collegiate sports’ greatest players and coaches to help kick off the college football season at the annual Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Kickoff Dinner, and 2026’s version of the event will welcome former LSU great and Super Bowl champion, Tyrann Mathieu, as the featured speaker on Monday, August 17.

Fernando Mendoza Becomes the Third Independence Bowl Alumni to be Selected with First Overall Pick in NFL Draft

As the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026, the bowl saw just its third former player selected with the first overall selection in the NFL Draft during Thursday night’s first round, as Fernando Mendoza was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Independence Bowl Presents $5,000 Checks to Fairfield Elementary Magnet and Bossier Parish School for Technology & Innovative Learning

Independence Bowl Presents $5,000 Checks to Fairfield Elementary Magnet and Bossier Parish School for Technology & Innovative Learning

The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl completed its nearly $56,000 in education funding on Monday – presenting $5,000 checks each to Fairfield Elementary Magnet and Bossier Parish School for Technology & Innovative Learning. The $5,000 grant was awarded to each school to support programs to promote teacher retention, recruitment and recognition.

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Seven Independence Bowl Alumni Head to Super Bowl LVII

Seven Independence Bowl Alumni Head to Super Bowl LVII

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII on February 12, and seven players between the two rosters will represent the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid is also an Independence Bowl alum himself.

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Independence Bowl to Donate $5,000 Apiece to Fairfield Elementary Magnet School and Bossier Parish School for Technology and Innovative Learning

Independence Bowl to Donate $5,000 Apiece to Fairfield Elementary Magnet School and Bossier Parish School for Technology and Innovative Learning

Continuing to support local education and teachers, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl announced Wednesday that the organization will donate $5,000 apiece to Fairfield Elementary Magnet School and Bossier Parish School for Technology and Innovative Learning to support programs promoting teacher retention, recruitment and recognition.

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Louisiana to Take on Houston in 46th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl

Louisiana to Take on Houston in 46th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl

The holiday season is around the corner and the matchup is now set for the 46th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl, as the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns from the Sun Belt Conference will face off against the Houston Cougars of the American Athletic Conference (AAC). Kickoff for college football’s 11th most-historic bowl game is set for 2 p.m. CST on Friday, December 23 at Independence Stadium.

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