Washington State OT Fa'alili Fa'amoe Named To Outland Trophy Watch List

Joe Londergan | Jul 31, 2024

Sep 9, 2023; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars offensive lineman Fa'alili Fa'amoe (79) lines up for a play against the Wisconsin Badgers in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Washington State won 31-22. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports / James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

75 offensive and defensive linemen were named to the watch list for the 2024 Outland Trophy on Tuesday. Washington State redshirt junior right tackle Fa'alili Fa'amoe was among the 24 offensive tackles in the group.

The native of American Samoa has 19 starts over the last two seasons for the Cougars. Each of those came at right tackle. At 6'5" and 314 pounds, Fa'amoe looks to provide a veteran presence to the group and critical protection for a quarterback room that has yet to name a starter for the 2024 campaign.

The Cougars kick off the season on August 31 when they host Portland State.

One former Cougar won the Outland Trophy previously: defensive tackle Rien Long in 2002.

The Football Writers Association of America will announce the 2024 Outland Trophy semifinalists on November 20, and those players will then be paired down to three finalists announced on November 26. The winner will be announced on December 12, 2024

Published Jul 31, 2024

JOE LONDERGAN

Joe Londergan joined the SI brand in 2023 with G5 Football Daily. With over 15 years of experience in covering and working directly in college and pro sports, Joe's expertise has been featured in Front Office Sports, SB Nation, and XRAY.FM. He is a member of both the Football Writers' Association of America and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association. Joe holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville and a master's degree in sports administration from Seattle University. Outside of his writing career, Joe enjoys golfing, although he admits that while he hits driver decently, his short game is a liability.