Colorado Buffaloes#17 · LB Liona Lefau
83 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 230 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Kahuku, HI
Liona Lefau is a LB (#17) for Colorado, from Kahuku, HI. In the 2026 season he has 31 tackles over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 19
Sacks 6
Interceptions 6
Passes defensed 15
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 6
Efficiency
Tackles per game 17
Sack rate 5
Coverage 15
Ball-hawking 6
Run defense 19
Havoc rate 12
Measurables
Height 7
Weight 12
Frame 10
Experience 17
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2026 season
31
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1.5
Tackles for loss
1
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Liona Lefau career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | COLO | 5 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | TEX | 12 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | TEX | 16 | 63 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | TEX | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 39 | 168 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
29
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Texas Tech | L 7-29 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Baylor | L 13-23 | 9 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Northwestern | L 7-41 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Weber State | W 52-21 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | at Georgia Tech | W 14-13 | 7 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowColorado LB: #17
- ClassSenior
- HometownKahuku, HI
Liona Lefau: Colorado LB profile and stats
Liona Lefau is a LB (#17) for Colorado, from Kahuku, HI. This profile tracks Liona Lefau's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Colorado roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Colorado sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Liona Lefau in the news
All newsRecapNorthwestern beat Colorado 41-7 (Week 3, 2026)Northwestern beat Colorado 41-7 at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Now Northwestern is 2-0, and Colorado is 2-1.2026-09-19RecapColorado beat Weber State 52-21 (Week 2, 2026)Colorado beat Weber State 52-21 at Folsom Field. Now Colorado is 2-0, and Weber State is 1-1.2026-09-12RecapColorado edged Georgia Tech 14-13 (Week 1, 2026)Colorado edged Georgia Tech 14-13 at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Now Colorado is 1-0, and Georgia Tech is 0-1.2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Liona Lefau play for?
Liona Lefau plays for Colorado, wearing #17 at LB.
What position does Liona Lefau play?
Liona Lefau is a LB for Colorado.
How tall is Liona Lefau?
Liona Lefau is 6-1 and weighs 230 lb.
What year is Liona Lefau in?
Liona Lefau is listed as a senior on the Colorado roster.
Where is Liona Lefau from?
Liona Lefau is from Kahuku, HI.
How many tackles does Liona Lefau have?
Liona Lefau has 31 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.