Justin Buzzard will be playing college football on Saturdays and preaching on Sundays this fall.
47-year-old pastor Justin Buzzard is joining the San Jose City College Jaguars as a defensive end 🔥
Buzzard’s last game was 30 years ago but says his body has been “holding up a lot better than he thought” 💯
(Via @JustinBuzzard, @SJCC_Football) pic.twitter.com/g9fOpjMLFS
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 24, 2026
That’s because the 47-year-old pastor of Garden City Church in California has made the San Jose City College football team as a defensive end.
Buzzard has been going viral, with posts from Bleacher Report and Barstool Sports.
My first time on Barstool Sports. https://t.co/07xtGUKht8
— Justin Buzzard (@JustinBuzzard) August 25, 2026
After watching a video of an older man playing football, Buzzard was inspired to give his dream another shot. He is now ready to play college football nearly 30 years after his last game.
The husband and father of three is proof it’s never too late to follow your dreams.
