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Apu Ika Enters Transfer Portal

The hits keep coming for the LSU defense.

Blair Angelo of 247Sports reported Wednesday afternoon that sophomore defensive tackle Siaki “Apu” Ika has entered his name into the transfer portal.

As a true freshman, Ika played in 13 games last year as the second-string nose tackle behind Tyler Shelvin. After Shelvin opted out of playing this season, the expectation was Ika’s role would only increase.

But that hasn’t happened for a variety of reasons. With LSU now playing a 4-3, Ika, more of a traditional nose takle, has seen his time at defensive tackle dwindle.