SAN MARCOS, Texas – Sione Tupou, Texas State's leading returning tackler, was named to the 2022 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award Watch List, the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced on Thursday.
An Athlon Sports Preseason All-Sun Belt Third Team selection this year, Tupou will lead an improved Bobcat defense as one of the top inside linebackers. He played in all 12 games last year, including eight starts, and totaled 76 tackles (20 solo), 2.5 tackles for loss, and two fumble recoveries. He finished the 2021 campaign 15th in total tackles in the Sun Belt.