Who won the Independence Bowl?

13 BYU to Win 2021 Independence Bowl. Dreary weather in Louisiana couldn’t bring down the UAB Blazers, who defeated No. 13 BYU 31-28 on Saturday to win the 2021 Independence Bowl.

When did the Independence Bowl start?

December 13, 1976Independence Bowl / First event date
The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl’s is college football’s 11th oldest bowl game and its rich history spans across six different decades. Established in 1976, the Independence Bowl received its name because of the nation’s bicentennial celebration.

Where was the Independence Bowl?

Independence BowlIndependence Bowl / Event locationIndependence Stadium is a stadium owned by the city of Shreveport, Louisiana and is the home of the Independence Bowl.
Formerly known as State Fair Stadium and Fairgrounds Stadium, it is the site of the annual Independence Bowl post-season college football game, initially the Bicentennial Bowl. Wikipedia

When did LSU play in the Independence Bowl?

The 1995 Independence Bowl was a college football postseason bowl game between the LSU Tigers and the Michigan State Spartans.

Who is playing in the 2021 Independence Bowl?

The BYU Cougars and UAB Blazers will face off in the 2021 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl, Brett McMurphy reports. The game will take place at the Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Lousiana. Kickoff is currently scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec 18, 2021.

What happened to the Independence Bowl?

The 2020 edition of the bowl was canceled on December 20, 2020, due to an insufficient number of teams being available to fill all 2020-21 bowl games, following a season impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why was Independence Bowl delayed?

Just 45 minutes prior to game time, BYU officials announced that the Independence Bowl featuring BYU and UAB had been delayed due to weather. Kickoff, which was originally set for 1:30 PM MST, was moved back to 2:00 PM MST.

What teams are in the 2021 Independence Bowl?

What college plays in the Independence Bowl?

Drawing over 3.2 million viewers on Saturday, December 18 on ABC, the 45th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl between the UAB Blazers and BYU Cougars topped college football viewership this past weekend according to the early viewership numbers.

What teams have played in the Independence Bowl?

Independence Bowl Results

Date Winner Score
Dec. 26, 2019 Louisiana Tech 14-0
Dec. 27, 2018 Duke 56-27
Dec. 27, 2017 Florida State 42-13
Dec. 26, 2016 North Carolina State 41-17