Penn State Nittany Lions#9 · LB Cael Brezina
75 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 233 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Downers Grove, IL
Cael Brezina is a LB (#9) for Penn State, from Downers Grove, IL. In the 2026 season he has 19 tackles over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 18
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 10
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 17
Sack rate 3
Coverage 10
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 18
Havoc rate 9
Measurables
Height 13
Weight 13
Frame 13
Experience 13
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2026 season
19
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Cael Brezina career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PSU | 4 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | ISU | 9 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | ISU | 8 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 21 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
24
13
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2 | at Northwestern | L 13-34 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Buffalo | W 55-13 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | at Temple | W 27-9 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Marshall | W 45-0 | 5 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowPenn State LB: #9
- ClassJunior
- HometownDowners Grove, IL
Cael Brezina: Penn State LB profile and stats
Cael Brezina is a LB (#9) for Penn State, from Downers Grove, IL. This profile tracks Cael Brezina's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Penn State roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Penn State sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Cael Brezina in the news
All newsPreviewUSC at Penn State: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: USC visits Penn State at Beaver Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 PM ET, on NBC.2026-10-07RecapPenn State beat Buffalo 55-13 (Week 3, 2026)Penn State beat Buffalo 55-13 at Beaver Stadium. Now Penn State is 3-0, and Buffalo is 1-2.2026-09-19RecapPenn State beat Temple 27-9 (Week 2, 2026)Penn State beat Temple 27-9 at Lincoln Financial Field. Now Penn State is 2-0, and Temple is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Cael Brezina play for?
Cael Brezina plays for Penn State, wearing #9 at LB.
What position does Cael Brezina play?
Cael Brezina is a LB for Penn State.
How tall is Cael Brezina?
Cael Brezina is 6-3 and weighs 233 lb.
What year is Cael Brezina in?
Cael Brezina is listed as a junior on the Penn State roster.
Where is Cael Brezina from?
Cael Brezina is from Downers Grove, IL.
How many tackles does Cael Brezina have?
Cael Brezina has 19 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.