Mateialona remains Nevada’s tone-setter in the middle
Tongiaki Mateialona has been a steady, high-volume linebacker for Nevada, with 2024 marking another productive season: he started eight games, and Nevada cited him as a team leader in tackles-for-loss while noting his physical 6-1, 235-pound frame and veteran experience in the middle.[1][5] His calling card is experience, toughness, and playmaking in the box—he has also been recognized on the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year watch list, which underscores his profile beyond the raw stats.[9]
