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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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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Eight Independence Bowl Alumni Selected in 2025 NFL Draft

Eight Independence Bowl Alumni Selected in 2025 NFL Draft

The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl was highly represented throughout the weekend festivities, as eight Independence Bowl alumni were selected in the seven-round draft – including five players in the first three rounds.

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