Michael Lunz II wins 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl Defensive MVP

South Carolina State Bulldogs defensive end Michael Lunz II is presented the award for Defensive Most Valuable Player in the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl.

Chief National Reporter Steve Wyche, NFL Network's Bucky Brooks and Charles Davis share their takeaways from 5th annual HBCU Legacy Bowl.

Winston-Salem State University Rams running back Jaquan Kelly is presented the award for Offensive Most Valuable Player in the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl.

Maurice Flowers and Chennis Berry, the co-head coaches of Team Gaither, react with NFL Network's Sherree Burruss to their team's emphatic win in the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl.

Delaware State University Hornets defensive end Quincy Robinson forces a fumble and Tennessee State University Tigers defensive end James Stewart recovers the ball to secure a win for Team Gaither in the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl.

Mississippi State Valley University Delta Devils kicker Marko Jovisic completes a field goal attempt from 39 yards against Team Gaither in the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl.

Kentucky State University Thorobreds wide receiver Jon McCall makes an incredible leaping catch above a defender to realize a first down for Team Robinson in the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl.

Winston-Salem State University Rams running back Jaquan Kelly scores a two-yard rushing touchdown for Team Gaither in the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl.

University of North Carolina A&T Aggies cornerback Aaron Harris corrals the pass from Team Gaither to provide Team Robinson with another offensive opportunity on the doorstep of the end zone.

South Carolina State Bulldogs defensive end Michael Lunz II forces an incomplete pass from the swift pressure he applied off the edge.

Prairie View A&M University Panthers quarterback Cameron Peters scrambles 12 yards ahead to avoid a sack and set up Team Robinson just outside of first-and-goal territory.

Alabama State University Hornets safety Deontre Morris intercepts the pass from Team Gaither during the fourth quarter of the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl to afford his team a chance to get the ball back on offense.

Jimmy Smith, who was recently inducted into the 2026 Black College Football Hall of Fame Class, joins the NFL Network broadcast team in the booth during the HBCU Legacy Bowl to react to the accolade that he was recently awarded.

Grambling State University Tigers cornerback Blake Davis intercepts the pass and returns it 44 yards for a defensive touchdown in the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl.

Winston-Salem State University Rams running back Jaquan Kelly bursts 39 yards downfield after the handoff to set up Team Gaither with first and goal.

Johnson C. Smith University Golden Bulls wide receiver Deandre Proctor makes an 8-yard touchdown reception against Team Robinson during the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl.

Johnson C. Smith University Golden Bulls wide receiver Deandre Proctor makes an impressive 26-yard catch against Team Robinson in the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl.

Virginia Union University Panthers running back Curtis Allen is honored during halftime of the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl with the Deacon Jones Trophy for being the top HBCU player in the nation this past season.

Before the second half of the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl, the new inductees of the Black College Football Hall of Fame are recognized with a special moment on the field.

Florida Memorial University Lions running back Jerrod Simms scores a 2-yard rushing touchdown for Team Robinson to retake the lead 12-10 before halftime in the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl.

Allstate director and head of talent acquisition Danielle Sligh joins NFL Network's Sherree Burruss on the field at the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl to share the ways in which her company advocates for students at Historically Black Universities and Colleges year-round.

The punt from Team Robinson deflects off the back of a Team Gaither player and Jackson State University Tigers linebacker Reid Pulliam secures the ball off the ricochet to set up Team Robinson's offense just shy of the red zone.

Prairie View A&M University Panthers quarterback Cameron Peters completes a 25-yard pass to continue Team Robinson's offensive drive in the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan catches up with the NFL Network broadcast team at the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl to provide his insight on the talent of the players on the field.

North Carolina A&T Aggies kicker Andrew Brown makes a 25-yard field goal against Team Robinson in the 2026 NCBU Legacy Bowl.