Independence Bowl

Independence Bowl (1976- )

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The Independence Bowl is a post-season NCAA-sanctioned Division I college football bowl game that is played annually at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana. The Independence Bowl was named because it was inaugurated in the United States bicentennial year, 1976.For its first five years, the game pitted the champion of the Southland Conference against an at-large opponent It then moved to inviting two at-large teams, until 1995 when it began featuring a Southeastern Conference school against an at-large opponent.

From 1998 to 2009 the game normally featured a matchup between teams representing the Big 12 Conference and the SEC. Teams from other conferences were included only if one of those leagues did not have enough bowl-eligible teams to fill its spot, such as in 2004 when Miami (Ohio) played instead of an SEC squad. In 2008 neither the SEC nor the Big 12 had enough bowl-eligible teams to fill their respective spots resulting in a matchup of Louisiana Tech and Northern Illinois. From 2010–2011, the Independence Bowl held the third selection from the Mountain West Conference and the seventh selection from the Atlantic Coast Conference. It was announced that in 2012, the Mountain West Conference team would be replaced by the tenth selection from the Southeastern Conference.

One of the most memorable games in Independence Bowl History was the 2000 "snow bowl" game between Texas A&M and Mississippi State. The game was originally publicized as a reunion game, since Mississippi State coach Jackie Sherrill had served as A&M's coach for six seasons in the 1980s and led them to three conference titles. However, the weather quickly dominated the storyline as a rare and significant snowstorm hit Shreveport. In the midst of the snow, Mississippi State rallied to an overtime win over A&M. The 2013 game featured the Arizona Wildcats of the Pacific-12 Conference.

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EpisodeNameAirdate
2024-12-282024 Independence Bowl: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Army Black KnightsDec 28, 2024
2023-12-162023 Independence Bowl: Cal Golden Bears vs. Texas Tech Red RaidersDec 16, 2023
2022-12-232022 Independence Bowl: Louisiana vs. HoustonDec 23, 2022
2021-12-182021 Independence Bowl: BYU (10-2) vs. UAB (8-4)Dec 18, 2021
2016-12-262016 Independence Bowl: North Carolina State Wolfpack (6-6) vs. Vanderbilt Commodores (6-6)Dec 26, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Independence Bowl premiere?

Independence Bowl premiered on December 11, 1976.

Who was the producer of Independence Bowl?

Independence Bowl was produced by Jim Cope.

What network aired Independence Bowl?

Independence Bowl was aired on NBC.

Who directed Independence Bowl?

Independence Bowl was directed by Dan Wolinksy.

What was the main premise of Independence Bowl?

Independence Bowl was a college football game that took place annually in Shreveport, Louisiana.

How many teams participated in Independence Bowl?

Independence Bowl involved two teams.

Who were the first teams to play in the Independence Bowl?

The inaugural Independence Bowl was played between the McNeese State Cowboys and Tulsa Golden Hurricane.

Who were the most successful teams in Independence Bowl history?

Virginia Tech and Louisiana Tech were the most successful teams in Independence Bowl history, each winning the game three times.

When was the last Independence Bowl held?

The last Independence Bowl was held on December 31, 1995.

Who were the announcers for Independence Bowl 1976?

Marv Albert and Len Dawson were the announcers for Independence Bowl 1976.

What was the final score of Independence Bowl 1976?

The final score of Independence Bowl 1976 was Tulsa 33 and McNeese State 16.

Was Independence Bowl always played in late December?

Yes, Independence Bowl was always played in late December.

Were there any controversies or scandals during the history of Independence Bowl?

There were no major controversies or scandals during the history of Independence Bowl.

Did Independence Bowl 1976 have any significant or memorable moments?

Independence Bowl 1976 is memorable for being the inaugural game of the Independence Bowl.

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Also known as

  • Camping World Independence Bowl (United States)

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