‘Something Incredible Is Happening’: College Football Players Boldly Share Their Faith in Jesus After Games

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The presence of God is becoming increasingly visible in college football as several players from different teams use their moments in the spotlight to glorify Jesus Christ and share their faith openly.

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We often witness athletic achievements being celebrated, but seeing young athletes prioritize their relationship with God above their victories is truly inspiring.

Ahmed Hassanein of Boise State Broncos gave a powerful testimony after his team’s game against Penn State Nittany Lions. Even though his team lost, he started by saying, “First, I want to start off and say, all glory to Jesus Christ. He’s the true champion.”

In a touching moment, Hassanein shared his testimony, revealing that his journey to faith began at Boise State. He boldly proclaimed the Gospel message, stating that “Jesus Christ is the only true God,” who “died and rose from the dead three days later.”

Will Howard, Ohio State’s quarterback, pointed to Jesus right after their Rose Bowl victory. “It’s unbelievable. You know, first and foremost, I’ve gotta thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for giving me this opportunity to be on this stage and here, in the Rose Bowl,” Howard said.

Howard’s testimony means even more because Ohio State’s campus recently saw many students getting baptized during a revival.

Riley Leonard, Notre Dame’s quarterback, also gave glory to God after winning the Sugar Bowl. He told ESPN, “First of all, I want to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Without Him, I wouldn’t be here and we wouldn’t be here as a whole group… I’m just so grateful for this opportunity.”

Some players showed their faith through actions. After the Peach Bowl, Texas Longhorns running back Nick Sanders walked up to Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo and asked, “Can I pray for you?” They knelt together in prayer, showing that their bond in Christ goes beyond team rivalry.

Ole Miss football team members also demonstrated their priorities by gathering for prayer before the Gator Bowl kickoff. Their head coach, Lane Kiffin, who has been open about his Christian faith, shared with Sports Spectrum in 2022 that his identity is rooted in his relationship with God.

“How am I being as a kid to the Lord, as His son? I’m not great at it, but, when I do that, that puts things in perspective for me a lot,” Kiffin reflected.

Former collegiate and professional football player turned North Carolina-based Pastor Derwin Gray noticed this movement, commenting on social media platform X that “something incredible is happening” in response to the prayer moment between Sanders and Skattebo.

These public declarations of faith by college athletes remind us that true victory isn’t measured by the scoreboard but by our relationship with Jesus Christ. Their courage to share their faith on such prominent platforms encourages us to be bold in our own witness.

Let’s pray that these young athletes continue to use their influence to spread the Gospel message and that their testimonies touch the hearts of those who hear them.

Let’s also pray that this wave of faith testimonies in college football continues to inspire more young people to put God first in their lives, regardless of their field or position.

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