Colgate · W 13-10 · FCS
No tackles.
Miami (OH) · L 27-28
5 tackles
The other 6 games average 3 tackles. This one was 2 above.
Ali has tackles in 7 of Central Michigan’s 8 games: none against Colgate.
Coen Ali
One game to point at: 5 tackles against Miami (OH) — Week 8, 2026.
21 tackles · 0 sacks
Play style
Moves between deep coverage and the slot.
Closest statistical matches, adjusted for opponent strength.
No outlet on our list has written about this player by name this season.
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| Season | Team | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Central Michigan | 21 | 12 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 |
| Career | 21 | 12 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 |
Last game (Wk 8): 5 tackles.
Game log · Week-by-week
2026 season · 7 games
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| Wk | Opp | TKL | SOLO | TFL | SACK | INT | PD | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | L 7-38@ New Mexico | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 3 | W 24-10vs Wyoming | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 4 | L 3-52@ No. 6 Miami | 5 | 3 | 1.5 | 0.0 | — | 0 | Season-high 5 tackles |
| Wk 5 | W 41-17vs Akron | 3 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Wk 6 | L 14-31@ Ohio | 2 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | |
| Wk 7 | L 14-21vs Western Michigan | 4 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 8 | L 27-28vs Miami (OH) | 5 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Total | 21 | 12 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 |
Oct. 24 · L 27-28 vs Miami (OH), play by play
5 tackles. He hurried the quarterback once.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
His game this year: taking the ball away — 1 interception, 1 forced fumble in the 7 games with play by play.
How Central Michigan’s defense played that day
Miami (OH)’s 11 drives: 7 stopped (2 takeaways) · 4 scored. While the game was within a score they held 7 of 11. His hurry came with Central Michigan down 4.
4 tackles.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
2 tackles, including 1 pass broken up.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
3 tackles, including 1 interception. His interception on 3rd and 11 ended Akron’s drive (int).
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
Intercepted on 3rd and 11. Third quarter, up 35-10. Ended Akron’s drive (int).
A defensive touchdown: his fumble recovery was returned for the score. 5 tackles, including 1 more for loss.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play: 4 of his 5, sacks included.
Forced a fumble, recovered and returned for the score. Third quarter, cut it to 42-3.
1 tackle.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
1 tackle.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. It places 2 for him; the box score credits 1.
Ratings of the games shown run from -25 to +25 points against an average team (SP+ rating of each opponent).
Where his impact shows up on the stat sheet
PD rate
5%1 pass breakupsInterceptions
1interceptionsTackle volume
21tackles this seasonTFL rate
7%2 TFL21 tackles · 1.5 for loss · 1 pass breakup · 1 interception.
Splits · Per-game
2026 season · 7 games
Home vs Road
| TKL/g | TFL/g | SACK/g | PD/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home4g | 3.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Road3g | 2.7 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
First half vs Second half
| TKL/g | TFL/g | SACK/g | PD/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-76g | 2.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Weeks 8+1g | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Matt Drinkall
Pass share
36.8%
174 pass / 299 run
Plays / game
59.1
8 games
Team sack rate
9.9%
192 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy, slow tempo.
Player standing · 2026
Fewer tackles a game than most FBS defensive backs who play every week.
Recognition
Production · CFB Zeitgeist Score
Three-star recruit. Now #318 at the position.
