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The University of Mississippi Athletics
2025 Football Roster
Gushiken, Kapena
vs
Arkansas
Sep 13 (Sat)
6:00 or 6:45 PM
Jersey Number 14
Kapena Gushiken
- Class:
- Senior
- Position:
- S
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-0 / 190
- Experience:
- TR
- Hometown:
- Pukalani, Hawaii
- High School:
- Kamehameha
- Prev. College:
- Washington State
- Major:
- Multi-Disciplinary Studies
Bio
2025 (SENIOR): Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Preseason Watch List … Transfer who arrived on campus in January and participated in spring drills … Was awarded an extra year following the NCAA’s ruling on JUCO eligibility.
WASHINGTON STATE: Played in 25 games, started 16 in his two seasons as a Cougar … Ended WSU career with 88 total tackles (52 solo), 5.0 TFL, 1.0 sacks, three interceptions, 11 pass breakups and one fumble recovery … In 2024, played all 13 games and started 11 while ranking third on the team with 52 tackles … Added 3.5 TFL, two interceptions, six PBUs and a fumble recovery … Part of 2024 Senior Bowl Watch List … Played in 12 games and made five starts in 2023, recording 36 total tackles (16 solo) with 1.5 TFL, 1.0 sacks, one interceptions and five pass breakups … Returned his one interception 88 yards for a touchdown against UCLA … Named to the CSC Academic All-District team in 2023.
SADDLEBACK CC: Played at Saddleback College in southern California … Named to the All-National Division Southern League First Team … Appeared in nine games, made 22 tackles with one for loss, one forced fumble, one interception and six pass breakups … Rated a three-star junior college prospect and seventh-best junior college cornerback in the country by ESPN.com.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Kamehameha High School in Hawaii … Two-time all-league selection and earned All-State honors in football … Also lettered in track, volleyball and basketball.
PERSONAL: Full name is Steven Kapena Gushiken … Born Aug. 15, 2002 … Son of Steven and Robin Gushiken … Multi-disciplinary studies major.
WASHINGTON STATE: Played in 25 games, started 16 in his two seasons as a Cougar … Ended WSU career with 88 total tackles (52 solo), 5.0 TFL, 1.0 sacks, three interceptions, 11 pass breakups and one fumble recovery … In 2024, played all 13 games and started 11 while ranking third on the team with 52 tackles … Added 3.5 TFL, two interceptions, six PBUs and a fumble recovery … Part of 2024 Senior Bowl Watch List … Played in 12 games and made five starts in 2023, recording 36 total tackles (16 solo) with 1.5 TFL, 1.0 sacks, one interceptions and five pass breakups … Returned his one interception 88 yards for a touchdown against UCLA … Named to the CSC Academic All-District team in 2023.
SADDLEBACK CC: Played at Saddleback College in southern California … Named to the All-National Division Southern League First Team … Appeared in nine games, made 22 tackles with one for loss, one forced fumble, one interception and six pass breakups … Rated a three-star junior college prospect and seventh-best junior college cornerback in the country by ESPN.com.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Kamehameha High School in Hawaii … Two-time all-league selection and earned All-State honors in football … Also lettered in track, volleyball and basketball.
PERSONAL: Full name is Steven Kapena Gushiken … Born Aug. 15, 2002 … Son of Steven and Robin Gushiken … Multi-disciplinary studies major.
HIGHLIGHTS: Ole Miss at Kentucky (9/6/2025)
Saturday, September 06
Austin Simmons Scores First Career Rushing Touchdown
Saturday, September 06
Austin Simmons Scores First Career Rushing Touchdown
Saturday, September 06
Damien Taylor Scores First Ole Miss TD
Saturday, September 06
