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2022 Football Roster

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31 James Tupou

  • Position Fullback
  • Height 5-10
  • Weight 230
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Allen, Texas
  • Highschool Allen HS

Biography

C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll (2019, 2020, 2021)

2021 (JUNIOR)
  • Played in all 13 games at the fullback position.
  • Backup fullback has carried the ball six times for 14 yards (2.3 avg.).
  • Made two catches for 66 yards.
  • Reeled in a 25-yard reception at Florida Atlantic.
  • Hauled in a career-long 41-yard pass against Fresno State in the New Mexico Bowl. 
  • Also utilized on special teams where he has returned a couple of kickoffs. 

2020 (JUNIOR)
  • Saw action in all eight games for the Miners, including making two starts at Louisiana Tech and North Texas. 
  • Had two receptions on the campaign for five yards. 
  • Made one catch for four yards in UTEP's home win over Abilene Christian. 
  • Had one reception for a 1-yard gain in the Miners' road game at UTSA. 
  • Also saw action on special teams coverage regularly. 

2019 (SOPHOMORE)
  • Saw action in all 12 games and started twice at fullback (at FIU, at North Texas).
  • Caught a pass against Nevada.
  • Credited with a solo tackle on special teams in the season opener versus Houston Baptist.

2018 (FRESHMAN)
  • Played in all 12 games on special teams.
  • Tallied three tackles and a fumble recovery.
  • Recorded a solo stop at UNLV.
  • Registered a tackle against North Texas.
  • Posted a stop versus Southern Miss. 

PRIOR TO UTEP
  • Played two seasons on the varsity squad at Allen High School.
  • Named All-District 6-6A First Team Defense.
  • Named Texas APSE Class 6A All-State Honorable Mention following senior campaign.
  • Earned 2016 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 6A All-State Honorable Mention on defense.
  • Efforts helped Allen High School to a 14-1 overall mark and a trip to the state playoffs.
  • The Eagles compiled a 28-2 record over two seasons (2015, 2016).

PERSONAL: Full name is James O. Tupou … Son of Taufa and Maxine Tupou … Has three brothers and one sister … Born in Sacramento, Calif. … Kinesiology major.

Statistics

Season:
2022

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 31

    2018Freshman

    Linebacker
    5'10" 230 lbs
    31
  • 31

    2019Sophomore

    Fullback
    5'10" 235 lbs
    31
  • 31

    2020Junior

    Fullback
    5'10" 235 lbs
    31
  • 31

    2021Junior

    Fullback
    5'10" 235 lbs
    31
  • 31

    2022Senior

    Fullback
    5'10" 230 lbs
    31