2026 games, tackles for loss per game. W and L: the team’s results.
3 stories in the last 30 days, from 2 outlets.
BYU defense struggles as Keanu Tanuvasa and Justin Kirkland shine
BYU Cougars Wire Oct 26
Justin Kirkland
Played for two head coaches across four seasons and two programs. On tape: 4 tackles and 1 sack against UCF, Week 8, 2026.
11 tackles · 1 sack
Play style
Controls the point of attack and doesn't move.
Closest statistical matches, adjusted for opponent strength.
from 2 outlets
BYU defense struggles as Keanu Tanuvasa and Justin Kirkland shine
BYU Cougars Wire Oct 26 · 1 outlet
from 3 outlets
BYU defense struggles as Keanu Tanuvasa and Justin Kirkland shine
BYU Cougars Wire Oct 26 · 1 outlet
Each week: his team’s game, the stories about him that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
Stories we tracked, by school.
BYU7 stories2025 to nowMost about: in his words, loss, camp and practice.
Locked OnDynamic Spring Standouts elevate BYU Football’s Game With Bold Big 12 & College Football Playoff Ambitions | Will BYU Dynanism Lift Their Fortunes?Apr 3Locked OnKeanu Tanuvasa Commits to transforming byu's Defensive Front Alongside Justin KirklandMay 19Locked OnBYU Football's Youth Movement Shines Thru on Initial Depth Chart | Kalani Sitake Sets Tone & Tenor of Season | Bear Bachmeier, LJ Martin & Justin Kirkland Ready to RollAug 31BYU AthleticsJustin Kirkland | BYU Football | Media Availability | Arizona State | October 26, 2026Oct 26
Oklahoma State2023 to 2024not trackedStories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 4.
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| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BYU | 11 | 7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1 |
| 2025 | BYU | 3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -- |
| 2024 | Oklahoma State | 18 | 11 | 3.5 | 1.0 | -- |
| 2023 | Oklahoma State | 22 | 11 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| Career | 54 | 30 | 7.5 | 2.0 | 3 |
Last game (Wk 9): 1 tackle.
Game log · Week-by-week
2026 season · 5 games
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| Wk | Opp | TKL | SOLO | TFL | SACK | INT | PD | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 3 | W 41-23@ Colorado State | 2 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 6 | W 24-10vs Iowa State | 2 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 7 | W 28-24vs No. 2 Notre Dame | 2 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 8 | L 31-39@ UCF | 4 | 3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | — | 1 | Season-high 4 tackles |
| Wk 9 | W 27-20vs Arizona State | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Total | 11 | 7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | — | 1 |
Ratings of the games shown run from -8 to +25 points against an average team (SP+ rating of each opponent).
Where his impact shows up on the stat sheet
TFL rate
9%1 TFLSack rate
9%1 sackHurry rate
0%0 hurries11 tackles · 1 for loss · 1 sack.
Splits · Per-game
2026 season · 5 games
Home vs Road
| TKL/g | TFL/g | SACK/g | PD/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home3g | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Road2g | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
First half vs Second half
| TKL/g | TFL/g | SACK/g | PD/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-73g | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Weeks 8+2g | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Kalani Sitake
Pass share
47.3%
248 pass / 276 run
Plays / game
65.5
8 games
Team sack rate
2.6%
230 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Player standing · 2026
Fewer tackles a game than most FBS defensive linemen who play every week.
2026 is in progress.
Played for three programs.
The role got bigger.
The snaps went the other way.
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Mike Gundy and Kalani Sitake.
