50th Independence Bowl: December 22 at 7:30 p.m. CST

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Independence Bowl Scholar Program to Provide Game Tickets and Meal Coupons to Up to 2,000 Students

The Independence Bowl Foundation hosts numerous community initiatives throughout the year to give back to the local Shreveport-Bossier City community, and a popular program, the Independence Bowl Scholar Program, returns for its third year thanks to the generosity of Fire Tech Systems and BC Restaurants’ Zaxbys, Jersey Mike’s Subs and Shipley Donuts.

Ultimate I-Bowl Experience Returns for the Third Year

One lucky fan will win an Independence Bowl experience of a lifetime, as the Ultimate I-Bowl Experience returns for the third year and features can’t-miss perks for the 50th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl on Tuesday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m.

NFL’s Career Sack Leader Bruce Smith Named No. 5 Player on 50th Anniversary All-Time Team

Virginia Tech’s Bruce Smith almost did not play in Shreveport’s annual bowl game until an injunction allowed him to play in the 1984 Independence Bowl, and he is now the No. 5 player on the Independence Bowl’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Team.

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Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Junior Tennis Classic Hits the Courts March 28-29

Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Junior Tennis Classic Hits the Courts March 28-29

For the third consecutive year, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl will host youth tennis players from across the country for the annual Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Junior Tennis Classic. The USTA National Level 5 Tournament will be hosted on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, at Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club and various tennis venues across the Shreveport-Bossier City area.

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News & Notes: Independence Bowl Alumni Shine in Super Bowl LX

News & Notes: Independence Bowl Alumni Shine in Super Bowl LX

The Seattle Seahawks dominated the New England Patriots, 29-13, in Super Bowl LX in a game that featured five former Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl players on the active rosters. Two Independence Bowl alumni added their names to the list of Super Bowl champions – wide receiver Jake Bobo (Duke, 2018) and running back Cam Akers (Florida State, 2017).

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Shreveport-Native John Hoyet Chance Named the Inaugural Utility Player of the Game Presented by Delta Utilities

Shreveport-Native John Hoyet Chance Named the Inaugural Utility Player of the Game Presented by Delta Utilities

The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl awarded a new recognition for the first time in 2025 – the Utility Player of the Game presented by Delta Utilities, and the first ever winner of the award is Shreveport-native and Louisiana Tech punter John Hoyet Chance. He was announced as the Utility Player of the Game on the field after the conclusion of Louisiana Tech’s 23-14 victory over Coastal Carolina in the 2025 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl.

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425 Ashley Ridge Blvd, Suite 360, Shreveport, LA 71106  |  P.O. Box 6834, Shreveport, LA 71136

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