WASHINGTON (February 18, 2026) – Howard University football team sends two Bison to the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl in New Orleans.
 
Linemen Noah Miles (Tampa, Fla.) and Cesar Reyes (Tampa, Fla.) are set to represent Bison Nation in the Big Easy (New Orleans).
 
In his four years at The Mecca, Miles racked up 92 total tackles (63 solos), including 23 tackles for loss, 16 sacks, two forced fumbles, two pass breakups and a pair of blocked kicks. The two-time All-MEAC selection led HU to two Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) titles and a berth to the program's first Celebration Bowl appearance (2023).
 
In 2025, Reyes played all 12 contests in his lone season on the offensive line. Before joining Howard, the Tampa native spent three seasons at Florida A&M where he guided the Rattlers to the 2023 SWAC (Southwestern Athletic Conference) Title and Celebration Bowl championship.
 
The 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl takes place Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Yulman Stadium at Tulane University and broadcasted live on NFL Network.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com and/or the HBCU Legacy Bowl website at www.HBCULegacyBowl.com.