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WATCH: Dad hits the gridiron at age 48

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ABC News. (2026, September 14). WATCH: Dad hits the gridiron at age 48. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/video/136415792/

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Danny New from ABC News interviewed Justin Buzzard, a 48-year-old pastor and father of three from California, who recently played his first college football game for the San Jose City College Jaguars.

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Justin Buzzard, a pastor and father of three from California, recently made headlines by playing his first college football game at the age of 48. Buzzard joined the San Jose City College Jaguars team and participated in their match on September 14, 2026. His decision to pursue collegiate athletics later in life has garnered attention for inspiring others with a passion for the sport regardless of age.

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ABC News' California the San Jose City College Jaguars

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ABC News' ORG · 1× California GPE · 1× Danny New PERSON · 1× Justin Buzzard PERSON · 1× the San Jose City College Jaguars ORG · 1×

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ABC News' Danny New talks to Justin Buzzard, a pastor and father of three in California, who just made his collegiate debut as a football player for the San Jose City College Jaguars.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-14

2026-09-16 · ABC News (US)

WATCH: Dad hits the gridiron at age 48 · assertive framing

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ABC News' Danny New talks to Justin Buzzard, a pastor and father of three in California, who just made his collegiate debut as a football player for the San Jose City College Jaguars. asserted

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