Team Gaither Defeats Team Robinson 27-23 in 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl

In the highest-scoring contest in the five-year history of the game, Team Gaither prevailed in a showcase of top HBCU football talent.

Feb. 22, 2026 at 12:54am

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In the 2026 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl, Team Gaither defeated Team Robinson by a score of 27-23 in a back-and-forth affair that featured several lead changes and highlight-reel plays from both sides. The game was the highest-scoring in the five-year history of the annual showcase of top HBCU football talent.

Why it matters

The HBCU Legacy Bowl has become an important platform to showcase the skills of players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, many of whom are overlooked in the NFL Draft process. This year's game featured standout performances that could boost the draft stock of several participants.

The details

Team Robinson struck first, with quarterback Cam'Ron Ransom (Bethune-Cookman) connecting twice with Alabama A&M tight end Travaunta Abner for early touchdowns. Team Gaither responded with a 23-yard touchdown run by Winston-Salem State running back JaQuan Kelly, and the teams traded field goals before Florida Memorial's Jerodd Sims gave Team Robinson a 13-10 halftime lead. In the second half, Team Gaither took control, with Johnson C. Smith quarterback Kelvin Durham throwing a touchdown pass to his college teammate Deandre Proctor. Team Gaither's defense also made key plays, including an interception return to the 1-yard line that set up another Kelly touchdown run. Team Robinson made a late push but ultimately fell short, 27-23.

  • Team Robinson scored the first points of the game in the opening quarter.
  • Team Gaither responded with a touchdown run by JaQuan Kelly in the first quarter.
  • The teams traded field goals in the second quarter, leaving the halftime score tied at 13-13.
  • Team Gaither took the lead for good with a touchdown pass from Kelvin Durham to Deandre Proctor in the third quarter.
  • Team Gaither sealed the victory late in the fourth quarter.

The players

Cam'Ron Ransom

Quarterback for Bethune-Cookman who led Team Robinson's early scoring drives.

Travaunta Abner

Star tight end for Alabama A&M who caught two touchdown passes for Team Robinson.

JaQuan Kelly

Running back for Winston-Salem State who scored two touchdowns for Team Gaither.

Kelvin Durham

Quarterback for Johnson C. Smith who threw a touchdown pass to lead Team Gaither's comeback.

Deandre Proctor

Wide receiver for Johnson C. Smith who caught the go-ahead touchdown pass from Durham.

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What they’re saying

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What’s next

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The takeaway

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