With 21 days until kickoff, let’s dive into three fun facts about Enoch Nawahine, the redshirt senior running back for the BYU Cougars.
With 21 days until kickoff, let’s dive into three fun facts about Enoch Nawahine, the redshirt senior running back for the BYU Cougars.
Fun Facts About Enoch Nawahine
– 1. The Journey to BYU: Enoch originally committed to Boise State as a walk-on in 2018 but opted not to enroll. Instead, he landed with the Utah State Aggies, where he played for one season before transferring to BYU in 2022. As a two-star prospect with a 76 grade from 247 Sports, Nawahine has proven his talent and dedication on the field.
– 2. A Massive TD Against SMU: Last year, Nawahine scored a crucial touchdown against SMU, helping BYU secure an 18-15 road victory. With the Cougars facing fourth-and-1 from the SMU 11, Nawahine took it to the house, showcasing his skills and contributing to the team’s win.
– 3. Returned Missionary and Linguist: Nawahine served a two-year missionary service for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Zambia Lusaka mission from 2020 to 2022. During his time there, he learned to speak Chichewa, a language spoken in several African countries. This experience has undoubtedly broadened his perspective and skills.
About Enoch Nawahine
Nawahine, a redshirt senior, adds depth and experience to the Cougars’ running back position. Although he’s unlikely to be the starting running back this season, given the talent ahead of him on the depth chart, he’ll be ready if called upon. With 31 carries for 99 yards and one career touchdown in two seasons with BYU, Nawahine has shown his capabilities ¹.
