Jeffrey D. Allred,
Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Sione Takitaki (16) make a tackle on Portland State Vikings running back Za'Quan Summers (22) in Provo on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. BYU won 20-6.
PROVO — Many have weighed in on the topic, but perhaps no one is more keenly aware of what BYU linebacker Francis Bernard is going through right now than Cougar defensive end Sione Takitaki.
Takitaki is coming off a stellar first-game performance against Portland State where he recorded seven tackles and two sacks, playing primarily from the defensive end position. Last year, the junior standout from Fontana, California, was taking a redshirt year while getting over stated personal issues before rejoining the team this past spring.