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After an injury ended his college football career nearly 30 years ago, Justin Buzzard is back on the field at 47, playing tight end for San Jose City College. His comeback story proves it's never too late to chase your dreams.
Nine years after beating Stage 4 kidney cancer that left him on life support, 60-year-old Tom Green is living his dream as a college football player. The Maryland grandfather practices alongside teammates young enough to be his grandchildren.
College football just celebrated 20 years of academic excellence with a record-breaking 2,596 student-athletes earning top honors for their classroom performance. Six Temple University Owls made the prestigious list by maintaining stellar GPAs throughout their college careers.
After beating Stage IV kidney cancer, 60-year-old Tom Green is making his college debut as a walk-on defensive lineman. He's chasing his childhood dream and aiming to become the oldest college football player ever.
After Italy's top clubs crashed out of Champions League, underdog Atalanta erased a two-goal deficit in the final minutes to keep Italian football's 37-year streak alive. The dramatic last-second penalty sealed one of the competition's most inspiring comebacks.
Tom Green survived kidney cancer and raised five kids. Now he's chasing a college football record that would make him the oldest player ever to take the field.
Tom Green beat stage-four kidney cancer and decided to chase a dream he'd never gotten the chance to pursue. Now he's suiting up for Division III football at McDaniel College, inspiring teammates young enough to be his grandchildren.
Young Australian Rules players are choosing American college football over the AFL, landing scholarships worth up to $200,000 annually plus free degrees. More than 400 Australian athletes have made the leap since 2007, with six currently playing in the NFL.
A California pastor finally played college football at age 47, three decades after injuries ended his first attempt. His son's simple suggestion reignited a dream he thought was gone forever.
After winning 10 national championships in 15 years, North Dakota State has finally moved up to college football's highest level. The Bison celebrated their historic jump with a statement win in their first game as an FBS team.
A Kentucky college cheer team just made school history by claiming their first-ever national championship after staging an impressive comeback in the finals. Six graduating seniors led Georgetown College to victory at the UCA College Nationals in Orlando, proving years of dedication can pay off in spectacular fashion.
The Indiana Hoosiers completed a perfect 16-0 season with their first-ever national championship, capping one of college football's greatest turnaround stories. From fourth-quarter comebacks to a blocked punt touchdown, Coach Curt Cignetti's team proved that grit and belief can rewrite history.
After decades of losing seasons at the bottom of the Big Ten, Indiana University's football team now stands one win away from completing one of college football's greatest turnarounds. The Hoosiers have climbed from perennial underdogs to national contenders in a transformation that's inspiring fans across the sport.
The Indiana Hoosiers celebrated their first-ever national football championship at home, completing a historic 16-0 season that seemed impossible just two years ago. Fans braved sub-zero temperatures to honor a team that transformed from college football's losingest program to its perfect champion.
Indiana University football completed a perfect 16-0 season with a thrilling 27-21 victory over Miami, claiming the program's first national championship. The Hoosiers, once among college football's bottom dwellers, delivered the state of Indiana its first major championship since 2007.
Anthony Hankerson and 15 other athletes just got an unexpected second chance at college sports thanks to a groundbreaking court ruling. After a brief NFL stint, these players can now return to campus for one more season.
The Indiana Hoosiers celebrated their first-ever national championship at home Saturday, completing college football's first perfect 16-0 season in over a century. Fans braved sub-zero windchills and a looming snowstorm to honor a team that transformed from college football's losingest program to national champions in just two years.
The Indiana Hoosiers made college football history by completing a perfect 16-0 season and capturing their first national championship. Hundreds of fans braved freezing temperatures to welcome home the team that transformed from college football's losingest program to national champions in just two seasons.
Indiana University defeated Miami to claim its first-ever college football national championship, ending decades of struggle for a program once considered among the weakest in the sport. Thousands gathered in Bloomington to celebrate a historic victory that proved teamwork and resilience can transform any program.
SUNY Brockport's women's flag football team made history on April 24, defeating Elmira 36-31 to win the inaugural Empire 8 Championship. Freshman Megan Gerber dominated as tournament MVP, accounting for nine touchdowns across two games and leading a thrilling comeback from a 12-point deficit.
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