The Deseret News is providing live coverage from today’s Independence Bowl game between No. 13 BYU and USC. Follow along for updates throughout the day.
- Due to inclement weather, kickoff has been pushed back from 1:30 p.m. MT to 1:41 p.m.
- Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Sol-Jay Maiava-Peters (10) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall (3) and Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jacob Conover (17) get warmed up as BYU and UAB prepare to play in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
- BYU players walk back to the locker room to suit up as BYU and UAB prepare to play in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
- A few fans stand along the fence and watch the teams stretch out as BYU and UAB prepare to play in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
- Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Tyler Batty (92) goes over some moves as he warms up as BYU and UAB prepare to play in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
- BYU and sit in their seats and watch as the teams begin warmups as BYU and UAB prepare to play in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
- Fans get ready for the game as BYU and UAB prepare to play in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
- A young BYU fan watches warmups as BYU and UAB prepare play in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
- Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Chase Roberts (27) stretches out trying to make the catch as BYU and UAB prepare to play in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
- Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall (3) walks around the field as BYU and UAB prepare play in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
- Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Talan Alfrey (25) and the other players high-five fans as they exit the field prior to BYU and UAB playing in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
- Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) and the other players high-five fans as they exit the field prior to BYU and UAB playing in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Pregame prep
Here are a few stories to get you ready for the game:
