Pastor Plays Football at 47 | Oakland News

Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

At 47, pastor Justin Buzzard is living his dream—playing college football for the San Jose City College Jaguars, taking hits and running plays alongside players half his age. Balancing ministry, work, and fatherhood, Buzzard’s journey began when his son encouraged him to try out. Skeptical teammates soon warmed to his grit, and coach Jim Winkler, initially amused, was won over by Buzzard’s relentless work ethic. Now a team inspiration, Buzzard lives by “risk or rust,” proving that age isn’t a barrier to chasing dreams—and the Jaguars’ season opener proved he’s still making waves. Listen in…