Purdue’s Joey Tanona officially out for UCLA game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 1:24 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Purdue’s Joey Tanona officially out for UCLA game

Summary

Purdue football will be without starting left tackle Joey Tanona for their game against UCLA on September 19, 2026. Originally listed as doubtful, Tanona was downgraded to "out" on the team's availability report due to an ankle sprain which has kept him from playing this season. Defensive end Elo Modozie has also been ruled out after earlier being listed as questionable. Nuku Mafi is expected to start in place of Tanona. Other players missing include Mister Clark, Kylan Fox, and Raderrion Daniels, who are all confirmed out for the season. UCLA is also managing personnel changes, with several players listed as out or doubtful for the matchup.

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Status Watch

•Joey Tanona is officially out for Purdue vs. UCLA.
•Elo Modozie also ruled out, previously listed as questionable.
•Nuku Mafi to make third consecutive start in Tanona's absence.
•Purdue lists Mister Clark, Kylan Fox, and Raderrion Daniels out for the season.
•UCLA reports several players injured, including Mikey Matthews and Aiden Mizell.

Latest Updates

1:24 AMYahoo Sports — Purdue football starting offensive lineman downgraded to out vs. UCLA

What they're saying

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The Boilermakers' returning starting left tackle was originally listed as doubtful but was downgraded on Friday's availability report.
— Yahoo Sports

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