Justin Buzzard, 47, returns to college football at San Jose City College

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Justin Buzzard, 47, returns to college football at San Jose City College
Summary

Justin Buzzard, a 47-year-old pastor, is making a return to college football, joining the San Jose City College Jaguars. He has not played for nearly 30 years, originally playing as a freshman in high school before his previous stint at Whitworth University. Buzzard is preparing to compete alongside much younger players, expressing uncertainty about how he will perform in actual games as the season approaches. Observers are closely following his journey back into the sport, which also includes a significant media presence due to his unique story.

Source Links
Status Watch
  • Buzzard practices with the San Jose City College Jaguars.
  • He previously played high school football and at Whitworth University.
  • Spent nearly three decades away from the sport.
  • Has been featured in various media outlets recently.
  • Uncertain about his playing time this season.
Latest Updates
  • 12:00 PMYahoo SportsThe Bay Area's most unlikely college football walk-on is 47 years old
What they're saying
"

It's been nearly 30 years since he last played football.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days