Meet the 6 oldest players in college football 2026, from Monte Harrison to Billy Gowers originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
College football isn't exactly the "young man's game" it once was.
Most college football players nowadays are between ages 19 and 23, the typical timeline for a player to leave high school, then play four years for a collegiate squad. But between eligibility lawsuits, rule changes, redshirts and graduate students, there are significant exceptions to the general age group.
Across the 138 FBS rosters for the 2026 season, there are a few players over the age of 26 — and even two players at 30 or older.
Here's a look at the oldest rostered college football players across FBS teams in 2026.
#across #monte
College football isn't exactly the "young man's game" it once was.
Most college football players nowadays are between ages 19 and 23, the typical timeline for a player to leave high school, then play four years for a collegiate squad. But between eligibility lawsuits, rule changes, redshirts and graduate students, there are significant exceptions to the general age group.
Across the 138 FBS rosters for the 2026 season, there are a few players over the age of 26 — and even two players at 30 or older.
Here's a look at the oldest rostered college football players across FBS teams in 2026.
#across #monte
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