It’s a new year and a new time and date for the 49th Independence Bowl. ... this late in December since 2013 when it was played on Dec. 31. The playing date was also on Dec. 30 in 2005 and 2007.

The 49th Independence Bowl will will be ... The playing date was also on Dec. 30 in 2005 and 2007. Bowl officials say the game generates $9 million in direct and indirect spending in Northwest ...