When the Missouri State football team opens the season against Mizzou on Sept. 2, it will be Taiwo Oluwafunmila's 20th time playing in a football game.
Ever.
The Missouri State defensive end grew up in Nigeria and never considered playing American football until he was a junior in high school.
Three years after putting on football pads for the first time, Oluwafunmila is an important part of what could be a dominant defensive line at Missouri State.
"He's competing," said Dave Steckel, Missouri State head coach. "Right now, he's (second string) and getting a couple of (first string) reps here and there.