2026 games, tackles for loss per game. W and L: the team’s results.
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Important Quotes From Georgia Tech DT Tawfiq Thomas Ahead of Saturday's Game vs Virginia Tech
Sports Illustrated Oct 14
Tawfiq Thomas
Controls the point of attack and doesn't move. Played for four head coaches at three programs in five seasons: Scott Satterfield, Jeff Brohm, Deion Sanders and Brent Key. A game that shows it: 7 tackles and 1 tackle for loss against Duke — Week 6, 2026.
42 tackles · 2.5 sacks
Play style
The heaviest frame on the interior. Sack production is intentionally not the point of this profile.
Closest statistical matches, adjusted for opponent strength.
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Important Quotes From Georgia Tech DT Tawfiq Thomas Ahead of Saturday's Game vs Virginia Tech
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Important Quotes From Georgia Tech DT Tawfiq Thomas Ahead of Saturday's Game vs Virginia Tech
Sports Illustrated Oct 14 · 1 outlet
Sports IllustratedGeorgia Tech's Tawfiq Thomas Sends Strong Message to Colorado Before Facing Former TeamSep 3Locked OnGeorgia Tech Must shut down Stanford Run GameSep 24Sports IllustratedImportant Quotes From Georgia Tech DT Tawfiq Thomas Ahead of Saturday's Game vs Virginia TechOct 14Sports IllustratedSports IllustratedSports IllustratedEach week: the team’s game, the stories about this player that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
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Sports IllustratedEverything From Georgia Tech DL Tawfiq Thomas After Monday's Fall Camp PracticeAug 17Sports IllustratedFormer Colorado Defensive Tackle Tawfiq Thomas Discusses Feelings Towards Facing BuffaloesAug 17Sports IllustratedGeorgia Tech's Tawfiq Thomas Sends Strong Message to Colorado Before Facing Former TeamSep 3Sports IllustratedThe Three Most Important Things That Tawfiq Thomas Said On Wednesday Ahead of Matchup vs MercerSep 16Locked OnGeorgia Tech Must shut down Stanford Run GameSep 24
Colorado2024 to 2025not tracked
Louisville2022 to 2023not trackedStories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 5.
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| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Georgia Tech | 42 | 23 | 7.5 | 2.5 | 1 |
| 2025 | Colorado | 11 | 4 | 1.5 | 0.0 | -- |
| 2024 | Colorado | 18 | 13 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Louisville | 4 | 3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -- |
| 2022 | Louisville | 6 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -- |
| Career | 81 | 45 | 11.5 | 3.5 | 2 |
Last game (Wk 9): 5 tackles.
Game log · Week-by-week
2026 season · 7 games
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| Wk | Opp | TKL | SOLO | TFL | SACK | INT | PD | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | L 13-14vs Colorado | 7 | 3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | — | 0 | Season-high 7 tackles |
| Wk 2 | L 24-45vs No. 18 Tennessee | 7 | 4 | 2.0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | |
| Wk 3 | W 44-11vs Mercer | 6 | 3 | 2.0 | 1.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 4 | L 27-34@ Stanford | 5 | 4 | 1.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 6 | W 28-25vs Duke | 7 | 5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 7 | L 24-34@ Virginia Tech | 5 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 9 | L 11-34@ Pittsburgh | 5 | 4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Total | 42 | 23 | 7.5 | 2.5 | — | 1 |
Oct. 31 · L 11-34 at Pittsburgh, play by play
5 tackles.
Each small tick is a tackle on the play-by-play. Sacks are drawn as sacks.
This season: disruption in the backfield — 7 tackles for loss, 2 of them sacks, in the 7 games with play by play.
How Georgia Tech’s defense played that day
Pittsburgh’s 15 drives: 9 stopped (3 takeaways) · 6 scored. While the game was within a score they held 1 of 3.
5 tackles. Tawfiq Thomas hurried the quarterback once.
Each small tick is a tackle on the play-by-play. It places 6; the box score credits 5.
Sacked the quarterback for a 8-yard loss on 3rd and 18. Third quarter, down 24-10.
7 tackles, including 1 more for loss.
Each small tick is a tackle on the play-by-play. Sacks are drawn as sacks.
5 tackles, including 1 more for loss. Tawfiq Thomas hurried the quarterback once.
Each small tick is a tackle on the play-by-play. Sacks are drawn as sacks.
6 tackles, including 1 more for loss, 1 sack.
Each small tick is a tackle on the play-by-play: 5 of 6, sacks included.
Forced a fumble on 3rd and 5. First quarter, up 7-0.
Sacked the quarterback for a 3-yard loss. Third quarter, up 30-8.
7 tackles, including 2 more for loss, 1 pass broken up.
Each small tick is a tackle on the play-by-play. Sacks are drawn as sacks.
7 tackles, including 1 sack.
Each small tick is a tackle on the play-by-play. Sacks are drawn as sacks.
Sacked the quarterback for a 1-yard loss. Fourth quarter, up 13-7.
Ratings of the games shown run from -11 to +18 points against an average team (SP+ rating of each opponent).
Where the impact shows up on the stat sheet
TFL rate
18%8 TFLSack rate
6%2 sacksHurry rate
5%2 hurries42 tackles · 7.5 for loss · 2.5 sacks.
Splits · Per-game
2026 season · 7 games
Home vs Road
| TKL/g | TFL/g | SACK/g | PD/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home4g | 6.8 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Road3g | 5.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
First half vs Second half
| TKL/g | TFL/g | SACK/g | PD/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-76g | 6.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Weeks 8+1g | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Brent Key
Pass share
53.1%
267 pass / 236 run
Plays / game
62.9
8 games
Team sack rate
6.4%
314 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Player standing · 2026
42 tackles in 7 games, more tackles a game than nearly every FBS defensive lineman who plays every week.
Recognition
Production · CFB Zeitgeist Score
Three-star recruit. Now #3 at the position.
2026 is in progress.
Played for three programs.
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
4 coachesPlayed for 4 head coaches at 3 schools: Scott Satterfield, Jeff Brohm, Deion Sanders and Brent Key.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Georgia Tech
