Independence Bowl
At a glance
Games on record14since 2010
Big Ten record0 gamesno member has played in it
2025 winnerLouisiana Tech23-14 vs Coastal Carolina
Biggest margin31 pointsOhio 45-14, 2012
Most appearances since 2010
Every Independence Bowl result since 2010
| Season | Winner | Score | Loser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Louisiana Tech | 23-14 | Coastal Carolina |
| 2024 | Army | 27-6 | Louisiana Tech |
| 2023 | Texas Tech | 34-14 | California |
| 2022 | Houston | 23-16 | Louisiana |
| 2021 | UAB | 31-28 | BYU |
| 2019 | Louisiana Tech | 14-0 | Miami |
| 2018 | Duke | 56-27 | Temple |
| 2017 | Florida State | 42-13 | Southern Miss |
| 2016 | NC State | 41-17 | Vanderbilt |
| 2015 | Virginia Tech | 55-52 | Tulsa |
| 2014 | South Carolina | 24-21 | Miami |
| 2012 | Ohio | 45-14 | UL Monroe |
| 2011 | Missouri | 41-24 | North Carolina |
| 2010 | Air Force | 14-7 | Georgia Tech |
Big Ten teams highlighted (members that season). From the CollegeFootballData game log via our data hub.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won the last Independence Bowl?
Louisiana Tech beat Coastal Carolina 23-14 in the 2025 Independence Bowl, played December 30, 2025 at Independence Stadium.
How has the Big Ten done in the Independence Bowl?
No Big Ten team has played in the Independence Bowl since 2010.
Which team has played in the Independence Bowl the most?
Louisiana Tech has played in the Independence Bowl 3 times since 2010, winning 2.