San Diego State Aztecs#6 · DL Malachi Finau
76 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 295 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Los Angeles, CA
Malachi Finau is a DL (#6) for San Diego State, from Los Angeles, CA. In the 2026 season he has 8 tackles and 1 sack over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 14
Sacks 13
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 4
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 12
Efficiency
Tackles per game 9
Sack rate 13
Coverage 4
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 14
Havoc rate 10
Measurables
Height 8
Weight 18
Frame 13
Experience 17
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2026 season
8
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
2
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Malachi Finau career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SDSU | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | SDSU | 9 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | HAW | 8 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | HAW | 4 | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | All | 26 | 49 | 4.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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26
20
49
3
7
0
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Texas State | W 31-29 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Toledo | L 16-41 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs James Madison | L 13-26 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | at UCLA | L 10-28 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 5 | vs Portland State | W 53-20 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowSan Diego State DL: #6
- ClassSenior
- HometownLos Angeles, CA
Malachi Finau: San Diego State DL profile and stats
Malachi Finau is a DL (#6) for San Diego State, from Los Angeles, CA. This profile tracks Malachi Finau's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the San Diego State roster, the Pac-12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where San Diego State sits in the race, check the live Pac-12 standings.
Malachi Finau in the news
All newsRecapSan Diego State edged Texas State 31-29 (Week 5, 2026)San Diego State edged Texas State 31-29 at Snapdragon Stadium. Now San Diego State is 2-3, 1-0 in Pac-12 play, and Texas State is 2-3, 0-1 in Pac-12 play.2026-10-03RecapToledo beat San Diego State 41-16 (Week 4, 2026)Toledo beat San Diego State 41-16 at Glass Bowl. Now Toledo is 3-1, and San Diego State is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapJames Madison beat San Diego State 26-13 (Week 3, 2026)James Madison beat San Diego State 26-13 at Snapdragon Stadium. Now James Madison is 3-0, and San Diego State is 1-2.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Malachi Finau play for?
Malachi Finau plays for San Diego State, wearing #6 at DL.
What position does Malachi Finau play?
Malachi Finau is a DL for San Diego State.
How tall is Malachi Finau?
Malachi Finau is 6-1 and weighs 295 lb.
What year is Malachi Finau in?
Malachi Finau is listed as a senior on the San Diego State roster.
Where is Malachi Finau from?
Malachi Finau is from Los Angeles, CA.
How many tackles does Malachi Finau have?
Malachi Finau has 8 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.