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California nuns reunite with Jared Goff for heavenly pregame huddle

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Murray, T. L. (2026, October 25). California nuns reunite with Jared Goff for heavenly pregame huddle. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/25/sports/jared-goff-gets-heavenly-support-from-california-nuns-before-lions-packers-clash/

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Jared Goff, quarterback of the Detroit Lions, was supported by his former high school teachers, five nuns from Marin County Catholic School in Kentfield, California, before a game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on Sunday. Sister Miriam, one of the nuns who attended the game, praised Goff’s leadership and composure during his high school years when he led his team to a CIF State Championship appearance. Goff, drafted first overall by the Los Angeles Rams in 2016, has thrown for over 1,485 yards this season with 12 touchdowns, but Detroit is currently last in the NFC North division with a 3-2 record.

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Before the Detroit Lions hosted the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on Sunday afternoon in October 2026, quarterback Jared Goff received unexpected support from his high school teachers. Five nuns who taught him at Marin County Catholic School in Kentfield, California, where he played high school football and was a three-sport varsity athlete (football, basketball, baseball) from 2010 to 2013, joined him for a pregame huddle. Sister Miriam, one of the nuns present, noted Goff's unique ability to stay calm under pressure and think like a coach, predicting his NFL success even before he left high school. After college at University of California, Los Angeles drafted Goff as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft following an impressive collegiate career with over 12,200 passing yards and 96 touchdowns, this pregame reunion was a nostalgic moment for both Goff and his former teachers.

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Before the Detroit Lions hosted the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on Sunday afternoon, quarterback Jared Goff was going to need all the support he could get. uncertain

he → host → support

That includes members of the church. asserted

That → include → church

Before Goff suited up for pregame, he was circled around by five nuns who were his high school teachers at Marin County Catholic School, located in Kentfield, Calif. Goff played high school football at Marin Catholic from 2010-2013, where he was a three-sport varsity athlete in football, basketball, and baseball. asserted

he → suit → football

For the 2012-2013 season, Goff stuck to football and led his team to a CIF State Championship appearance, as well as playing for a NorCal State Championship. asserted

Goff → stick → Championship

Sister Miriam, who was one of the teachers attended the game, said this past summer, she always knew Goff was bound to play in the NFL, because of his ability to “Stay calm and cool, he thinks like the coach. asserted

he → attend → coach

The next year, he went across to the East Bay and enrolled at California, where he would be the team’s starting quarterback for the next three years. asserted

he → go → years

After throwing for over 12,200 yards with 96 touchdowns, Goff was drafted as the No.1 overall pick of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams, where he led the team to a Super Bowl appearance in 2018. asserted

he → throw → 2018

His time in Los Angeles would end shortly after the Super Bowl trip as he was traded to the Lions before the 2021 season. asserted

he → end → season

In 2024, Goff was on the verge of reaching his second Super Bowl, but would have to travel to San Francisco to play the 49ers. asserted

Goff → reach → 49ers

Detroit ended up losing that game 34-31 and has not been back to the NFC Championship since. asserted

Detroit → end → Championship

Through five games this year, the Lions are sitting in last place in the NFC North division with a 3-2 record. asserted

Lions → sit → record

Goff has thrown for 1,485 yards this year with 12 touchdowns. asserted

Goff → throw → touchdowns

After losing both games to Green Bay last season, the Lions are looking for their first win against the Packers since December, 5, 2024. asserted

Lions → lose → December

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