Houston Cougars#12 · LB Sione Fotu
78 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 230 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Salt Lake City, UT
Sione Fotu is a LB (#12) for Houston, from Salt Lake City, UT. In the 2026 season he has 15 tackles over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 18
Sacks 7
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 12
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 7
Efficiency
Tackles per game 16
Sack rate 7
Coverage 11
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 18
Havoc rate 12
Measurables
Height 5
Weight 12
Frame 9
Experience 17
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2026 season
15
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1.5
Tackles for loss
1
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Sione Fotu career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HOU | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | HOU | 11 | 53 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | UTAH | 5 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | UTAH | 6 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | UTAH | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 31 | 114 | 0.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Season totals, 2020 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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6
20
35
17
28
0No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs UCF | W 27-17 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Georgia Southern | W 42-28 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 18 | at Texas Tech | L 26-28 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Southern | W 77-6 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Oregon State | W 33-20 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowHouston LB: #12
- ClassSenior
- HometownSalt Lake City, UT
Sione Fotu: Houston LB profile and stats
Sione Fotu is a LB (#12) for Houston, from Salt Lake City, UT. This profile tracks Sione Fotu's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Houston roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Houston sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Sione Fotu in the news
All newsRecapHouston beat UCF 27-17 (Week 5, 2026)Houston beat UCF 27-17 at TDECU Stadium. Now Houston is 4-1, 1-1 in Big 12 play, and UCF is 3-2, 1-1 in Big 12 play.2026-10-03RecapHouston beat Georgia Southern 42-28 (Week 4, 2026)Houston beat Georgia Southern 42-28 at Allen E. Paulson Stadium. Now Houston is 3-1, 0-1 in Big 12 play, and Georgia Southern is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapHouston beat Southern 77-6 (Week 2, 2026)Houston beat Southern 77-6 at TDECU Stadium. Now Houston is 2-0, and Southern is 1-2.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Sione Fotu play for?
Sione Fotu plays for Houston, wearing #12 at LB.
What position does Sione Fotu play?
Sione Fotu is a LB for Houston.
How tall is Sione Fotu?
Sione Fotu is 6-0 and weighs 230 lb.
What year is Sione Fotu in?
Sione Fotu is listed as a senior on the Houston roster.
Where is Sione Fotu from?
Sione Fotu is from Salt Lake City, UT.
How many tackles does Sione Fotu have?
Sione Fotu has 15 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.