Is Independence Bowl coming back?
Independence Bowl (1976–present) on ESPN
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About Independence Bowl
The Independence Bowl is currently not scheduled to return this season. The most recent episode aired on December 30, 2025, and no new episode has been announced for 2026. As of today, May 10, 2026, the show is between seasons.
The Independence Bowl is a college football postseason game played annually at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana. It was established in 1976, the United States bicentennial year, and has a long history of featuring teams from various conferences, including the SEC, Big 12, and Mountain West. Over the years, the game has seen memorable moments, such as the 2000 snowstorm game between Texas A&M and Mississippi State, which became a notable event in its history.
The show features commentary from a team of sports broadcasters, including Clay Matvick, Chase Daniel, Harry Lyles Jr., Kevin Connors, Lowell Galindo, Marilyn Payne, Tori Petry, and Rocky Boiman. It is available with a runtime of approximately 203 minutes. The show has not been rated on TVMaze.
Independence Bowl episode schedule
8 aired
Aired · 8
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2025 | S2025·E1 | 2025 Independence Bowl: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs |
| December 28, 2024 | S2024·E1 | 2024 Independence Bowl: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Army Black Knights |
| December 16, 2023 | S2023·E1 | 2023 Independence Bowl: Cal Golden Bears vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders |
| December 23, 2022 | S2022·E1 | 2022 Independence Bowl: Louisiana vs. Houston |
| December 18, 2021 | S2021·E1 | 2021 Independence Bowl: BYU (10-2) vs. UAB (8-4) |
| December 26, 2016 | S2016·E1 | 2016 Independence Bowl: North Carolina State Wolfpack (6-6) vs. Vanderbilt Commodores (6-6) |
| December 26, 2015 | S2015·E1 | 2015 Independence Bowl: Virginia Tech Hookies (6-6) vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane (6-6) |
| December 13, 1976 | S1976·E1 | 1976 Independence Bowl: Tulsa Golden Hurricane (7-3-1) vs. McNeese State Cowboys (9-2) |
