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.

15th Annual Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Youth Football Clinic Hits the Field on Saturday, June 6

A summer staple on the Independence Bowl Foundation’s slate of year-round community events, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Youth Football Clinic returns to Independence Stadium for its 15th edition on Saturday, June 6 from 8-11 a.m.

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Independence Bowl Foundation Donates $10,000 to Starbase Louisiana

Independence Bowl Foundation Donates $10,000 to Starbase Louisiana

Amid federal funding negotiations, Starbase locations nationwide are facing a lack of funding and are in search of donors to keep the program running. The Independence Bowl Foundation and Extra Yard for Teachers have committed to donating $10,000 to the Starbase Louisiana Barksdale Air Force Base branch.

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Army Earns Program-Record 12th Victory in 48th Independence Bowl

Army Earns Program-Record 12th Victory in 48th Independence Bowl

The No. 19/22 (AP/CFP) Army West Point Black Knights scored on their first drive of the game in the 48th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl and never looked back – defeating the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 27-6, in front of 34,283 fans in Independence Stadium on Saturday night.

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