Written by Amanda Pavelka (@amandapavelka3)

The 2021 Countdown to Kickoff is officially halfway complete! With 50 days remaining to battle against Iowa at Kinnick Stadium, it is only fitting we feature the guys who will wear the number 50 jerseys. On offense, we introduced Zach Carpenter this morning, and on defense is none other than Sio Nofoagatoto’a.

Sio Nofoagatoto’a

Position: Defensive Lineman

Year: Junior

Hometown: Ili’ili, American Samoa (Clearwater Academy International, Fla.)

Height/Weight: 6’3”/315 pounds