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Super Senior Silas: NCAA Grants 9th Year Eligibility
11 Feb
Summary
- Linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu granted ninth year of eligibility by NCAA.
- Tuliaupupu joins Montana for the 2025 season after USC career.
- He previously overcame foot and knee injuries at USC.
Montana linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu has received a rare ninth year of NCAA eligibility, enabling him to compete in the 2026 season. The university confirmed his return on Monday, alongside offensive lineman Dylan Jemtegaard.
Tuliaupupu's collegiate journey began at USC in 2018. His undergraduate tenure was significantly disrupted by two major injuries, a foot issue in 2018 and a knee injury in 2020, each requiring surgery.
His first season playing for Montana was his eighth overall and only his second full season with game action. He appeared in all 14 games as a redshirt senior in 2022, making 10 tackles and recording three tackles for a loss.
Despite another injury sidelining him for the entire 2023 season, Tuliaupupu concluded his USC career in 2024, playing seven games before illness ended his season early. He transferred to Montana in 2025 and will play under new head coach Bobby Kennedy, who replaces Bobby Hauck.
