Washington State Cougars#9 · DE Matyus McLain
79 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-4
- Weight
- 263 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Priest River, ID
Matyus McLain is a DE (#9) for Washington State, from Priest River, ID. In the 2026 season he has 20 tackles and 0.5 sacks over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 16
Sacks 13
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 12
Efficiency
Tackles per game 16
Sack rate 13
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 16
Havoc rate 10
Measurables
Height 17
Weight 16
Frame 17
Experience 13
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2026 season
20
Tackles
0.5
Sacks
0
Interceptions
4
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Matyus McLain career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | WSU | 5 | 20 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | IDHO | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | All | 7 | 26 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
26
34
7
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Fresno State | L 6-26 | 4 | 0.5 |
| Sep 26 | vs Arizona | L 24-34 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Duquesne | W 48-7 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | at Kansas State | L 7-34 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 6 | at Washington | L 10-24 | 2 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowWashington State DE: #9
- ClassJunior
- HometownPriest River, ID
Matyus McLain: Washington State DE profile and stats
Matyus McLain is a DE (#9) for Washington State, from Priest River, ID. This profile tracks Matyus McLain's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Washington State roster, the Pac-12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Washington State sits in the race, check the live Pac-12 standings.
Matyus McLain in the news
All newsRecapArizona beat Washington State 34-24 (Week 4, 2026)Arizona beat Washington State 34-24 at Gesa Field. Now Arizona is 3-1, and Washington State is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapWashington State beat Duquesne 48-7 (Week 3, 2026)Washington State beat Duquesne 48-7 at Gesa Field. Now Washington State is 1-2, and Duquesne is 0-3.2026-09-19RecapKansas State beat Washington State 34-7 (Week 2, 2026)Kansas State beat Washington State 34-7 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Now Kansas State is 2-0, and Washington State is 0-2.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Matyus McLain play for?
Matyus McLain plays for Washington State, wearing #9 at DE.
What position does Matyus McLain play?
Matyus McLain is a DE for Washington State.
How tall is Matyus McLain?
Matyus McLain is 6-4 and weighs 263 lb.
What year is Matyus McLain in?
Matyus McLain is listed as a junior on the Washington State roster.
Where is Matyus McLain from?
Matyus McLain is from Priest River, ID.
How many tackles does Matyus McLain have?
Matyus McLain has 20 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.