Top 6 oldest college football players for the 2024-25 season feat. Jordy Sandy, Luke Larsen and more

The five college football players on this list are proof that age doesn't matter. Moreover, the players here are from almost all divisions of college football, including divisions 1, 2 and 3.

Top 6 active oldest college football players

#6 - Cam McCormick, Miami

A ninth-year TE set to play for the Miami Hurricanes, Cam McCormick shocked the college football world, when he announced his decision to return to the field, considering his history of injuries.

Set to turn 26 in April, McCormick started his career with the Oregon Ducks and was in the same recruiting class as Eagles QB Jalen Hurts. Hurts has since led his team to a Super Bowl appearance and boasts one of the biggest contracts in pro sports.

McCormick missed the 2019 and the 2020 season through injuries and had to sit out in 2021 after injuring his Achilles 2 games into the season. The NCAA accepted his request for 8th and 9th years of eligibility in 2022.

#5 - Jordy Sandy, TCU

TCU senior Jordy Sandy, the fourth name on our list, is currently 29 years old. As reported by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Sandy, much like Nix, also has a degree.

Sandy hails from Australia and currently plays punter for the TCU Horned Frogs. He came to the United States in 2019 on a scholarship from TCU. He was also the best punter to come out of Australia (via 247Sports). He most likely acquired all his skills from the ProKick Australia program.

So far, he's earned Second Team All-Big 12 honors and the Ray Guy Award during his time with the Horned Frogs.

#4 - Hugh Robertson, Illinois

Robertson is also a punter for the Illinois Fighting Illini. At 30 years old, he is the third name on our list. By sheer coincidence, he also hails from Australia just like Sandy (via ESPN).

He is also, just like Sandy, from the same ProKick Australia program. According to Sports Illustrated, the program was designed for Aussie players to transition fully from "Aussie rules" football to American rules football. One of this program's goals was to help Australian players get recruited by schools in the United States.

Before arriving in Illinois, Robertson was a seven-year veteran of the Victoria police department in his home country. He also spent time in the Australian Army.

#3 - Luke Larsen, ECU

A punter for East Carolina University, Luke Larsen is currently 31 years old. His tenure in college football is likely due to the same COVID-19 NCAA ruling and his decision to redshirt after already playing for three years (via 247Sports).

Because of this situation, Larsen is technically eligible to play college football until the age of 33.

#2 - Jordan Noyes

This Colorado State kicker became an instant sensation after his 60-yard field goal in Week 10 of the 2024 college football season. The 32-year-old British kicker helped the Rams claim a 38-21 victory over Nevada. The veteran hails from Kent, England and studies sociology at the university.

His football career started in 2018, when his distant relative, who is also an NFL veteran, Matt Gay, suggested he enroll as a walk-on to the Utah's team. Noyes aspires to go pro and play in the NFL at least once. Looking at his recent success, that day is not far.

#1 - Matt Ganyard, UVA

At 34, UVA kicker Matt Ganyard is currently the oldest active D1 college football player this season, according to UVAToday. The father of two is currently enrolled in the UVA Darden School of Business, after having earned his degree from the same university way back in 2011.

He tried out for the team during his undergraduate years but was cut in 2009. He then proceeded to serve time in the U.S. Marines as a helicopter pilot. After being discharged, he returned to Virginia to enroll in Darden, and things have picked up from there.

Ganyard has certainly been around, which makes him top this list.