NCAA grants Montana LB Solomon Tuliaupupu ninth year of collegiate eligibility
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Montana linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu has been granted a ninth year of eligibility and will play in the 2026 season, as announced by the school on social media. Originally signing with USC in 2018, Tuliaupupu will be entering his second season at Montana. In the 2025 season, he recorded 43 tackles, two sacks, and two forced fumbles, helping Montana reach the FCS playoffs' semifinal round.
Throughout his career, Tuliaupupu has been plagued by injuries, losing at least five years to various setbacks, including foot and knee injuries. After making his debut at USC in 2022 with 10 tackles and 2.5 sacks, he missed the entire 2023 season due to a knee injury. He returned in 2024 to play nine games.
His return in 2026 is crucial for Montana's new head coach, Bobby Kennedy, following the departure of long-time coach Bobby Hauck, who has joined Illinois
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