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.

Independence Bowl 50th Anniversary Kickoff Party Set for May 7

Indy Bowl Overtime, hosted for the first time by the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in 2025, will be even bigger in 2026, serving as the official Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl 50th Anniversary Kickoff Party.

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One Lucky Fan to Win the Ultimate I-Bowl Experience

One Lucky Fan to Win the Ultimate I-Bowl Experience

Fans can register to win the Ultimate I-Bowl Experience at RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com/experience through Friday, December 5. The winner will be announced on 1130 The Tiger on December 10. No purchase is necessary to register.

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29 Local Educators to Receive $1,000 Donations from Independence Bowl

29 Local Educators to Receive $1,000 Donations from Independence Bowl

In partnership with the College Football Playoff Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers initiative, the Independence Bowl Foundation is set to donate $1,000 apiece to 29 local educators in 2025. The teachers receiving donations will be announced in December and recognized at the 2025 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl on Tuesday, December 30 at 1 p.m.

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Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers Increase Sponsorship for 2025

Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers Increase Sponsorship for 2025

Community partners are a vital part of the year-round operation of the Independence Bowl Foundation – helping the Independence Bowl host local events and support community endeavors throughout the year – and Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers are helping lead that charge by increasing their corporate partnership for 2025.

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Rally on the Red Headlines Bowl Week Public Events Lineup

Rally on the Red Headlines Bowl Week Public Events Lineup

Bowl Week in Shreveport-Bossier City means more than just the bowl game – it is a celebration of college football in the community, and the annual Rally on the Red, presented by Live! Casino & Hotel and Heard, McElroy & Vestal, will headline the week of free public events leading into the big game.

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Eagle Distributing of Shreveport, Inc. to be Official Beverage Partner of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl

Eagle Distributing of Shreveport, Inc. to be Official Beverage Partner of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl

The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl is proud to announce a three-year partnership with Eagle Distributing of Shreveport, Inc. that makes Eagle Distributing the Official Beverage Partner of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. The partnership reinforces a longstanding relationship between two organizations that are committed to supporting the local community and celebrating college football tradition.

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LSU Shreveport Undefeated Baseball Team Named 2025 Carl Mikovich Sportsperson of the Year

LSU Shreveport Undefeated Baseball Team Named 2025 Carl Mikovich Sportsperson of the Year

The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl annually awards the Carl Mikovich Sportsperson of the Year Award to some of the greatest athletes and sports figures from the local area who shine a light on Shreveport-Bossier City through their contributions on and off the field, and the 2025 recipients of the award exemplify the very spirit of the award – the LSU Shreveport baseball team.

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