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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Concessions at Independence Bowl to Feature Local Restaurants

Concessions at Independence Bowl to Feature Local Restaurants

Local and traveling fans will have some Shreveport flair added to their game day experience at Independence Stadium, as Louisiana Smokehouse, PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans, Bistro To Go, Pizza Hut and Sonic – in addition to traditional stadium food – will be available in concessions stands at the 2024 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl.

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MARSHALL TO PLAY NO. 22 ARMY WEST POINT IN 2024 BOWL

MARSHALL TO PLAY NO. 22 ARMY WEST POINT IN 2024 BOWL

The 2024 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl is 20 days away, and the matchup is now set – pitting the Marshall Thundering Herd against the No. 22 Army West Point Black Knights. The game will kick off in primetime on ESPN at 8:15 p.m. CST on Saturday, December 28. It will be the first matchup of conference champions in the Independence Bowl since the inaugural bowl in 1976.

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Seth Lugo Named 2024 Carl Mikovich Sportsperson of the Year

Seth Lugo Named 2024 Carl Mikovich Sportsperson of the Year

The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl awards the Carl Mikovich Sportsperson of the Year Award annually to some of the greatest athletes from the Shreveport-Bossier City area, and Kansas City Royals star pitcher Seth Lugo has been named the 2024 recipient of the award.

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Registration to Win the Ultimate I-Bowl Experience Now Open

Registration to Win the Ultimate I-Bowl Experience Now Open

For the first time, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl will award one lucky winner with the Ultimate I-Bowl Experience for the 2024 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. Fans can register to win the Ultimate I-Bowl Experience at RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com/experience. Registration ends on December 8, and the winner will be announced on 1130 The Tiger on December 11.

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General Bryan P. Fenton Named 47th Recipient of Omar N. Bradley Spirit of Independence Award

General Bryan P. Fenton Named 47th Recipient of Omar N. Bradley Spirit of Independence Award

The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl honors one of our nation’s most outstanding and decorated citizens or groups each year with the Omar N. Bradley Spirit of Independence Award, and General Bryan P. Fenton has been named the 47th recipient of the prestigious award. GEN Fenton will be honored at halftime of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl on Saturday, December 28.

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