Meet the 6 oldest players in college football 2026, from Monte Harrison to Billy Gowers

College football’s typical player age (19 to 23) has plenty of exceptions, and the 2026 FBS season roster picture includes a small group of veterans. Across 138 teams, there are players over 26 and even two who are 30 or older. The oldest listed is Monte Harrison, a 31-year-old Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver who transitioned from pro baseball to college football in 2024 and has mainly handled special teams since. Indiana punter Billy Gowers is 30 after stints in Australian rules football. Florida State punter Daniel Hughes is 28, having moved from junior college to New Mexico, then to the Seminoles for his junior year.