Frankie Tinilau
6′4″ · 310 lb · Brisbane, QLD · La Salle
Where he comes from
- Brisbane, QLD
- La Salle
- About 900 miles from Bridgeforth Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1097 nationally in the 2023 class, rating 0.8608; signed with Miami.
Where he fits
James Madison lists 18 offensive linemen this season.
James Madison offensive linemen with a game this season
His line is 19th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number, not his).
James Madison’s week
- RecordJames Madison is 7-1.
- Next gamevs Troy · Thu Oct 29
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Brisbane, QLD
Frankie Tinilau
Frankie Tinilau arrived at East Tennessee State from Miami.
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
James Madison in the news
- James Madison joins American Conference
- James Madison clinches bowl eligibility
Sun Belt Conference Oct 11
Where to follow him
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for James Madison -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 19th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
James Madison has produced 8 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Three seasons, two schools
- 2026 James Madison NapierYear 4 · on the roster, no stat line
- May 2025 Entered the transfer portalMiami to East Tennessee State
- 2024 Miami CristobalYear 2 · on the roster, no stat line
- 2023 Miami CristobalYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Miami in 2023 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,097 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Miami in the 2023 class, a 3-star recruit.
- Transferred from Miami to East Tennessee State, May 21, 2025.
His career
2023
- Signed with Miami3-star out of La Salle
2025
- Transferred to East Tennessee Statefrom Miami
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Mario Cristobal and Billy Napier.
Where he came from
From Brisbane, QLD — one of 98 players from Australia in FBS this season.