Frankie Tinilau
Frankie Tinilau is a three-star recruit from Brisbane, QLD, out of La Salle (No. 1,097 in the 2023 class) who has not played in James Madison's 9 games this season.
Where Tinilau comes from
- Brisbane, QLD
- La Salle
- La Salle is about 900 miles from Bridgeforth Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,097 in the 2023 class; signed with Miami.
Where Tinilau fits
James Madison lists 18 offensive linemen this season.
James Madison offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 11th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
James Madison is 7-2. Next: at Southern Miss, Thu Nov 5.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Brisbane, QLD
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for James Madison -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
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The unit he anchors ranks 11th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
James Madison has produced 8 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Three seasons, two schools
- 2026 James Madison NapierYear 4 · Games –
- May 2025 Entered the transfer portalMiami to East Tennessee State
- 2024 Miami CristobalYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Miami CristobalYear 1 · Games –
- High school La SalleMiami, FL · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 1,097 in the 2023 class. Signed with Miami.
Moves
- Transferred from Miami to East Tennessee State, May 21, 2025.
2023
- Signed with MiamiThree-star, out of La Salle
2025
- Transferred to East Tennessee Statefrom Miami
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Mario Cristobal and Billy Napier.
Where it started
From Brisbane, QLD — one of 98 players from Australia in FBS this season.