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Missouri’s Brad Smith Named No. 20 Player on Independence Bowl’s All-Time Team
The Independence Bowl’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Team enters the top 20 with one of the most dynamic quarterbacks to play in the Independence Bowl – one who Northwest Louisiana football fans had the chance to watch twice in the game, former Missouri quarterback Brad Smith.
Independence Bowl Announces Players 21 through 25 on 50th Anniversary All-Time Team
The Independence Bowl’s reveal of its 50th Anniversary All-Time team is entering the top half of the list, as players 25 through 21 were announced on July 23.
Independence Bowl All-Time Team Players 26 through 30 Revealed
One step before entering the top half of the Independence Bowl’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, the bowl is revealing players 30 through 26 on the Top 50 list of the greatest players in Independence Bowl history.
50th Anniversary All-Time Team Players 31 through 35 Released
As part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Shreveport’s annual bowl game, the countdown of the top 50 players in Independence Bowl history continues with the reveal of players 35 through 31.
Independence Bowl/NSU Football Kickoff Luncheon Returns on August 20
Tickets are on sale now for the annual Northwestern State/Independence Bowl Kickoff Luncheon, sponsored by John and Lynne Manno, in Shreveport.
Players 36 through 40 on Independence Bowl All-Time Team Unveiled
After releasing the initial 10 players on the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl’s 50th Anniversary All-Time team last week, the bowl is revealing the next five greats on the list – players 36 through 40.
This group of five players includes one of the bigger names to play in the Independence Bowl, two players from Nick Saban’s 2007 Alabama team and a Bossier High School product.
Independence Bowl Announces All-Time Team Players 41 through 45
The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl announced the next installation of the 50th Anniversary All-Time Team – players 45 through 41 – on July 9.
Independence Bowl All-Time Team Players 46 through 50 Revealed
Over the next five months, as the college football season unfolds across the country, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl will reveal the top 50 players in Independence Bowl history, counting down from number 50 to number one, starting with this release of players 50 through 46 on the all-time list.
Independence Bowl to Reveal Top 50 Players in the Game’s History Beginning on July 6
With such a long and rich history, there may be no better way to celebrate 50 years of Independence Bowl than to celebrate the stars who have come through Independence Stadium throughout the first 49 years of the game and helped fans create the memories they still talk about.
2nd Annual High School Football Media Day, Presented by Xpress Car Wash, Returns on August 4
After a successful inaugural event in 2025, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl is set to host the 2nd Annual High School Football Media Day, presented by Xpress Car Wash, on Tuesday, August 4 at Independence Stadium.
Independence Bowl to Transition Staff Leadership Structure
The Independence Bowl Foundation is announcing transitional changes to its current organizational structure, as announced on Monday, June 15.Current Director of Communications, Erik Evenson, will be elevated to the Executive Director position, and Missy Setters, the longtime executive director, will transition into a newly created role as Chief Operating Officer (COO). The transition will officially take place on August 15.
50th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Set for Tuesday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m. CST on ESPN
The 50th playing of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl will be in primetime, as the milestone game is set for Tuesday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m. CST on ESPN.
Independence Bowl Foundation
425 Ashley Ridge Blvd, Suite 360, Shreveport, LA 71106 | P.O. Box 6834, Shreveport, LA 71136
318.221.0712 | 888.414.BOWL | [email protected]