USC Trojans#88 · TE Taniela Tupou
61 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 255 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Carmichael, CA
Taniela Tupou is a TE (#88) for USC, from Carmichael, CA. In the 2026 season he has 2 catches for 25 yards, 12.5 receiving yards per game over 2 games. He has 4.5 fantasy points (PPR), 2.3 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Receiving yards 9
Receptions 7
Receiving TDs 3
Total TDs 3
Scrimmage yards 9
Fantasy points 9
Efficiency
Yards per catch 14
Yards per game 11
Catch volume 7
TD rate 3
Receiving score 9
Extra rushing 3
Measurables
Height 12
Weight 19
Frame 15
Experience 6
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2026 season
2
Receptions
25
Receiving yards
0
Receiving TDs
12.5
Yards/catch
0
Rushing yards
0
Rushing TDs
Taniela Tupou career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | USC | 2 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 4.5 |
| 2025 | USC | 1 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 4.6 |
| Career | 3 | 4 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 9.1 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
21
41
30
0
26
21
17
13
31
20
13No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | REC | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Washington | W 25-21 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 29 | vs San José State | W 42-26 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowUSC TE: #88
- ClassFreshman
- HometownCarmichael, CA
Taniela Tupou: USC TE profile and stats
Taniela Tupou is a TE (#88) for USC, from Carmichael, CA. This profile tracks Taniela Tupou's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the USC roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where USC sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Taniela Tupou in the news
All newsRecapUSC beat Washington 25-21 (Week 5, 2026)USC beat Washington 25-21 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Now USC is 5-1, 2-1 in Big Ten play, and Washington is 3-2, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapUSC beat Rutgers 42-35 (Week 3, 2026)USC beat Rutgers 42-35 at SHI Stadium. Now USC is 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Rutgers is 0-3, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-19RecapUSC beat Louisiana 49-30 (Week 2, 2026)USC beat Louisiana 49-30 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Now USC is 3-0, and Louisiana is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Taniela Tupou play for?
Taniela Tupou plays for USC, wearing #88 at TE.
What position does Taniela Tupou play?
Taniela Tupou is a TE for USC.
How tall is Taniela Tupou?
Taniela Tupou is 6-3 and weighs 255 lb.
What year is Taniela Tupou in?
Taniela Tupou is listed as a freshman on the USC roster.
Where is Taniela Tupou from?
Taniela Tupou is from Carmichael, CA.
How many receptions does Taniela Tupou have?
Taniela Tupou has 2 receptions in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.