American Athletic Conference to Play in 2024 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl

SHREVEPORT, La. (Oct. 21, 2024) – The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl and the American Athletic Conference announced a partnership on Monday that will bring a team from The American to the 2024 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl – set for Saturday, December 28 at 8:15 p.m. CT/9:15 p.m. ET on ESPN.

“We are proud to partner with The American to bring one of their teams to Shreveport this December. We pride ourselves on being one of the most hospitable bowls in college football, and we can’t wait to host them and provide their student-athletes and staff with a tremendous Bowl Week experience,” said Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Executive Director Missy Setters. “The American is having a great season and has many high-quality teams, and we are looking forward to an exciting matchup between them and a current or former Pac-12 team.”

The tie-in with The American replaces the 2024 stand-alone tie-in with Army West Point, as the Black Knights joined The American beginning this year. The American features 14 football members – UAB, Army West Point, Charlotte, East Carolina, Florida Atlantic, Memphis, Navy, North Texas, Rice, South Florida, Temple, UTSA, Tulane and Tulsa.

“We are thrilled to partner with the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl and add it to our strong and diverse American Athletic Conference bowl lineup,” said American Commissioner Tim Pernetti. “The football postseason is a special time for our student-athletes and our goal is to create partnerships that will deliver a great experience. The opportunity to compete in a bowl that has the tradition and experience of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl makes it an ideal destination for American Athletic Conference football.”

The American will match up against a current Pac-12 team – Oregon State and Washington State – or a former Pac-12 team – Arizona, Arizona State, California, Colorado, Oregon, Stanford, UCLA, USC, Utah and Washington. 

The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl has featured The American three times, with a record of 1-2. Current members of The American have appeared in the Independence Bowl a combined eight times. The last current American team to play in the bowl was UAB in 2021, as they defeated No. 13 BYU 31-28.

The 48th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl kicks off on Saturday, December 28 at 8:15 p.m. CST between The American and a current or former Pac-12 team. Tickets start at $20 and are on sale now at RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com/Tickets/. There is a bevy of ticket packages available – including individual tickets, group tickets, Pizza Hut Family 4-Packs, Small Business Fan Packs, premium options and more. For ticketing questions, fans can email [email protected] or call the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl office at (318) 221-0712.

For information on Independence Stadium rules and the clear bag policy, please visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com/stadium-rules/. Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl fans can visit OpportunityLouisiana.com to explore why Louisiana businesses are positioned to win. 

ABOUT THE RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES INDEPENDENCE BOWL™

Established in 1976, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl™ is college football’s 11th most historic bowl game, and the 48th edition of the game is set for Saturday, December 28 at 8:15 p.m. CT on ESPN. The American Athletic Conference will match up against a current or former Pac-12 Conference team in the 2024 edition. Huntsville, Ala.-based Radiance Technologies is the bowl’s title sponsor through the 2025 Bowl Season. The bowl’s conference, team, and television agreements also run through the 2025 season. 

The Independence Bowl Foundation is prevalent in the Shreveport-Bossier City area throughout the year, hosting events to help enhance the economic impact and growth of our community. The Mission of the Independence Bowl is to attract and provide quality, nationally recognized football competition oriented to the Ark-La-Tex region. For more information, visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com or follow the bowl on Facebook, X and Instagram at @IndyBowl.