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NEVADA CAREER (Second stint)
SIXTH YEAR (2024): Appeared in all 13 games, making 11 starts ... Led the team in sacks (3.5) and tackles-for-loss (7.5) while making 43 tackles ... Made two tackles-for-loss among his four tackles in opener against SMU (Aug. 24) ... Shared a sack and finished with seven tackles at Troy (Aug. 31) ... Made his first solo sack of the season against Georgia Southern (Sept. 7) ... Had a sack against Eastern Washington (Sept. 21) ... Posted a tackle-for-loss among his three tackles at San José State (Oct. 5) ... Made four tackles, including a sack, against Fresno State (Oct. 18) ... Had a TFL at Boise State (Nov. 9) ... Made six tackles against Air Force (Nov. 23).

FIFTH-YEAR (2023): Redshirt season.

CALIFORNIA CAREER
SENIOR (2022): Played in 10 games, recording a sack among his five tackles (two solo) … Had a sack against UNLV (Sept. 10) … Assisted on two tackles against Oregon (Oct. 29).

COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS CAREER
JUNIOR (2021) – Played defensive end after spending the previous two collegiate seasons at Nevada and much of his prep career at Paraclete High School as a tight end … Participated in all 10 games, contributing 32 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 5.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble and four pass breakups for a team that won its first seven games of the season, finished 8-3 overall and reached the quarterfinals of the state playoffs.

NEVADA CAREER (First Stint)
SOPHOMORE (2020) – Earned four starts in his true freshman season, becoming one of the Pack’s go-to tight ends … Will look to build on his six receptions in 2019 and become more involved in the passing game.
 
FRESHMAN (2019) – Appeared in 12-of-13 games as a true freshman for the Wolf Pack, hauling in six receptions for 27 yards … Caught a season-high two balls at Wyoming for 13 yards … His longest reception of the year went for 10 yards coming at Wyoming … Earned Academic All-MW honors.
 
HIGH SCHOOL – Attended Paraclete High School where he played football, basketball and baseball … Won state in 2017 and CIF in 2017-18 … Was named his team’s offensive MVP and first-team All-League … Made the honor roll for his school.
 
PERSONAL – Son of Teresa and Tooni Ikahihifo ... Has two brothers, Mikey and TJ, and three sisters, Lani, Navo and Suli … Majoring in business … The most memorable moment of his career is back to back CIF championships and winning the state championship in 2017 … In his free time enjoys playing basketball and being an eagle scout … Has had four family members play professionally: Alani Fua (Arizona Cardinals), Sione Fua (Denver Broncos), Tomasi Lauleilei (New Orleans Saints), Roy Helu (Washington Redskins).