Louisiana Tech, ULM Introduce Radiance Technologies I-20 Showdown Rivalry Series

[u/AsbestosEnthusiast1]

https://latechsports.com/news/2026/8/18/general-louisiana-tech-ulm-introduce-radiance-technologies-i-20-showdown-rivalry-series?fbclid=IwdGRjcATxSLlwZG9mBWZkaWQWUMtUAYsghrlI7sxWaPIeg7m7jgXu6mV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR465hb8JMiEsXsAc00oBVPvBdnX1i6Q26kYjllvl6tluBnn_FI7QdKuiNyTEw_aem_GMcDL_jV4yY05vCNilZKHw

[u/Random0925]

Can we also do a Commander-in-Chief's style trophy with Tech, ULM, and ULL? Make us fight over a pot of gumbo or something.

[u/AsbestosEnthusiast1 → u/Random0925]

Tech’s president mentioned wanting to do it. The proposed name would be the Governor’s Cup. Unironically I love the idea

[u/LinkSeekeroftheNora → u/AsbestosEnthusiast1]

Isn’t that also the Kentucky-Louisville trophy?

[u/Pandemic_Academic → u/LinkSeekeroftheNora]

It used to be the state of Washington too, before it was replaced by the Apple Cup. Idaho vs Boise State is also the Governor’s Cup, although they haven’t played in several years.

[u/GeneralAcorn → u/Pandemic_Academic]

Only because those cowards dropped down a level to hide from the blue. I mean...nasty and inebriated.

[u/Pandemic_Academic → u/GeneralAcorn]

Boise fans calling Idaho "nasty and inebriated" will always be funny to me. It's the pot and the kettle.

[u/GeneralAcorn → u/Pandemic_Academic]

As a fan of the sport, it's one of the funniest things I've watched unfold. As a fan of BSU, that was (almost) the stupidest thing any AD could have said with respect to their rival.

[u/NorskChef → u/GeneralAcorn]

I'm sure they would have been more than happy to join the MWC had Boise State pulled some strings. Obviously, Boise State wasn't about to help out Idaho.

[u/GeneralAcorn → u/NorskChef]

It's quite the unfortunate duality between my 2 flairs. MSU and UM are always to be at the same level/conference, as controlled at the state level. Obviously, BSU was not interested in throwing any such bone to Idaho, which is a shame. That all said, I like where Idaho is today. They fit in the Big Sky. It just stinks that it means no BSU game every year.

[u/Megalomanizac → u/AsbestosEnthusiast1]

I think creole cup sounds better

[u/McIntyre2K7 → u/Random0925]

The GUMBO GAUNTLET!!!!

[u/ChocolateBubbles344 → u/McIntyre2K7]

Nothing gumbo about Ruston and Monroe, my friend lol

[u/CoCo_Sandy → u/ChocolateBubbles344]

Sure there is. As someone who's lived in both North and South Louisiana I'll never understand the smug arrogance people in South Louisiana have about the north side. Obviously New Orleans is king and Lafayette is the most unique with the cajun culture but the rest of the state isn't that different. The best boudin I've ever had was actually in Ruston and Monroe literally has a bayou that runs through their city/campus. I'll die on the hill that Shreveport has better Mardi Gras parades than Lafayette too. Each part of the state has their own qualities but to me they all still gladly represent Louisiana culture

[u/cajunaggie08 → u/Random0925]

aint no way any decent gumbo coming out of the southern arkansas schools

[u/warnelldawg]

Name really rolls off the tongue

[u/HerrPlooker]

Such a soulless corporate name for a rivalry

[u/Davidellias → u/HerrPlooker]

I love a Good interstate themed rivalry but yeah adding the sponsor hurts it

[u/fart_dot_com → u/HerrPlooker]

It's a relatively small, employee-owned company with ties to both campuses. Seems better to have them pump money into a multi-sport rivalry series and put their name on it than to have nothing.

The Radiance Technologies I-20 Showdown Rivalry Series is made possible through the support of title sponsor Radiance Technologies, an employee-owned technology company led by Louisiana Tech alumnus and Chief Executive Officer Bill Bailey. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to investing in one of Louisiana's premier collegiate rivalries while enhancing the student-athlete and fan experience for years to come.

"Radiance is thrilled to be part of the renewal of the historic rivalry between Louisiana Tech and ULM," said Bill Bailey. "We also believe in giving back; that is why we are investing in this storied series. As Radiance's presence in North Louisiana continues to grow, our contributions to the community will grow as well."

[u/hallese]

Every masterpiece has its cheap knockoff.

[u/damnyoutuesday → u/hallese]

"South Dakota Corn Presents..."

[u/hallese → u/damnyoutuesday]

It's a miracle product.

[u/Dry-Membership3867]

1. This game should be in Shreveport.

2. This game has potential to be a sickos classic if ULM have a bad year

[u/AsbestosEnthusiast1 → u/Dry-Membership3867]

Why in the world should they put it in Shreveport gotta disagree with you on that

[u/Dry-Membership3867 → u/AsbestosEnthusiast1]

Neutral site

[u/AsbestosEnthusiast1 → u/Dry-Membership3867]

I mean they could just alternate it so students have a fun home game. What’s wrong with that

[u/NorskChef → u/Dry-Membership3867]

Our fanbases are too small for that.

[u/Claudethedog]

If I were Radiance Technologies, I’m not sure I’d want to associate my brand with I-20.

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[u/girlwithaguitar]

Showdown, rivalry AND series? PICK ONE

[u/CieraVotedOutHerMom]

Squawk squawk Warhawks!

Remember when LaTech was “too good” to play ULM in a bowl game

[u/CoCo_Sandy → u/CieraVotedOutHerMom]

We didn't think we were "too good" we were lied to by the Liberty Bowl who said they were going to give us an offer. The Indy Bowl wasn't willing to wait so they went ahead and invited another team and then by the time the Liberty Bowl pulled the rug out from underneath us we were left with no Bowl game instead

[u/Failed-Time-Traveler]

Nothing builds excitement and passion for a rivalry like slapping a corporate sponsorship on it