League: NCAAF Sport: College Sports Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Siale Taupaki plays eighth college season at Penn State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 11:25 AM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Siale Taupaki plays eighth college season at Penn State

Summary

Penn State defensive tackle Siale Taupaki made his team debut during last Saturday's 45-0 win over Marshall. Now in his eighth year of college football, Taupaki earned extra eligibility through the COVID-19 season and medical waivers following seven years at UCLA. The Oakland native told reporters Tuesday that his name, image and likeness income is directed toward supporting his parents, whom he noted are still facing financial hardship. Taupaki cited a conversation with head coach Matt Campbell regarding his family as a primary factor in his decision to transfer to Penn State. The team prepares for its first road game of the season this Saturday at noon ET against Temple at Lincoln Financial Field.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Siale Taupaki is competing in his eighth season of college football.
•He recorded one assisted tackle in Penn State’s 45-0 win over Marshall.
•Taupaki played seven seasons at UCLA before transferring to Penn State.
•Penn State plays Temple on Saturday at noon ET.

Latest Updates

11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Penn State’s Siale Taupaki explains why he is ‘broke’ in his eighth season

What they're saying

"
Siale Taupaki made his Penn State debut in Saturday’s 45-0 win over Marshall, recording one assisted tackle in the first game of his eighth college football season. The defensive tackle played seven seasons at UCLA, and the rare extra eligibility came from the COVID-19 season plus a pair of medical waivers. Taupaki is one of […] The post Penn State’s Siale Taupaki explains why he is ‘broke’ in his eighth season appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

NCAAF College Sports