On the football field, passion and determination trump age, at least in the case of Joe Thomas Sr.

The 55-year-old walk-on is now believed to be the oldest person ever to play in a Division I college football game after he suited up for South Carolina State on Saturday in a game against Savannah State.

Thomas, the father of Green Bay Packers linebacker Joe Thomas Jr., entered the game and carried the ball for three yards:

Breaking: 55-year-old Joe Thomas Sr becomes oldest DI football player after rushing for 3 yds for @SCStateAthletic. @wachfox pic.twitter.com/eyoSMpZDBK

— Mike Uva (@Mike_Uva) November 19, 2016

He recorded three other rushing attempts on the day.

After the game, teammates hoisted Thomas on their shoulders:

Age is just a number. 55-year-old Joe Thomas Sr. being carried by his @SCStateAthletic teammates. @wachfox pic.twitter.com/DvM2uTolGT

— Mike Uva (@Mike_Uva) November 19, 2016

Coincidentally, it was senior day for South Carolina State, which won 32-0.