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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Flying Heart Cares Helps Independence Bowl Raise Over $3,300 through Give for Good

Give for Good 2024 is in the books, and the Independence Bowl Foundation partnered with Flying Heart Brewing & Pub this year to drive more donations to the Independence Bowl Foundation. Flying Heart donated $2,000 to the Independence Bowl Foundation through Give for Good. Including Flying Heart’s and online donations, the Independence Bowl Foundation raised over $3,300 through Give for Good.

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13th Annual Youth Football Clinic One Month Away

13th Annual Youth Football Clinic One Month Away

The 13th Annual Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Youth Football Clinic is just one month away, as boys and girls from ages five to 13 will hit the field at Independence Stadium on Saturday, June 1 from 8-11 a.m.

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2024 NFL Draft: Six Independence Bowl Alumni Selected

2024 NFL Draft: Six Independence Bowl Alumni Selected

The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books, and a new crop of Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl alumni have achieved their dreams by being drafted to the National Football League. Six former Independence Bowl players were selected in the seven-round draft.

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Give For Good Online Donations Open Now

Give For Good Online Donations Open Now

Give For Good is North Louisiana’s largest annual day of giving, and Give for Good Day is quickly approaching on Tuesday, May 7. Online giving opens today, April 23 and will end on Give for Good Day. Anyone who would like to support local teachers can contribute to Extra Yard for Teachers at www.giveforgoodnla.org/organization/indybowl.

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Youth Football Clinic Returns to Independence Stadium on June 1

Youth Football Clinic Returns to Independence Stadium on June 1

Each June, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl hosts its free Youth Football Clinic for boys and girls from ages five through incoming eighth-graders – offering local kids the opportunity to learn from regional college football coaches. The 13th Annual Youth Football Clinic will return on Saturday, June 1 from 8-11 a.m. at Independence Stadium.

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