Later that evening, LSU football coach Ed Orgeron informed reporters that Maea Teuhuema’s absence stemmed from ongoing academic issues. Two days later, nola.com’s Andrew Lopez reported that Tuehema was transferring away from the LSU football program after the two-year starter was granted his release from the school.
Tuehema put together a very impressive resume during his two years at LSU.
The former 4-star recruit from Keller, TX became an instant contributor for the Tigers because of the versatility that he provided on LSU’s offensive line. During his first two seasons, Tuehema logged 21 career starts that were spread across three different positions — right guard, left guard, and right tackle.