

Matthew Aribisala
Sam Houston 2024 Saw action in the first four games before missing the remainder of the season… Credited with three tackles in including a sack of EJ Warner in the fourth quarter of the opener at Rice… Also credited with a pair of tackles vs. UCF. 2023 Played in all 12 games on defensive line ... had 11 total tackles and 2.0 TFLs ... turned in biggest game vs FIU (10/18) with 5 total stops and 1.0 TFL ... also had a TFL at WKU (11/18) ... had a pair of tackles in season opener at BYU (9/2). 2022 Utilized redshirt season ... played in 4 games on interior of defensive line ... had a pair of tackles in win over A&M-Commerce (9/17) 2021 Retained redshirt in first season with the Kats due to COVID-19 pandemic ... saw action in 1 game on the defensive line ... picked up a pass breakup in blowout win over Dixie State (11/6). Cedar Hills HS Unanimous All-District 7-6A selection as a senior for coach Carlos Lynn, compiling 19 TFLs and 13.5 sacks as a senior… Named to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Top 300 and Top 30 defensive linemen as a senior… Team captain. Personal Full name: Oluwatobi Matthew Aribisala … Born: October 16… Parents: Joseph and Adebola Aribisala…Rice College: GSA... Enrolled in Rice’s Master of Engineering Management and Leadership program.
- TransferredMatthew Aribisala (DL) officially transferred from Sam Houston State University to Rice University
- CommittedMay 16, 2025Matthew Aribisala (DL) committed to Rice University
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rice University | 9 | 1 | 99 | Med. | 12 | 8 | 2.5 | 0 | 1.0 |
| 2025 | Rice University | 10 | 0 | 69 | -- | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Sam Houston State University | 4 | 4 | 70 | Med. | 5 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1.0 |
| 2023 | Sam Houston State University | 12 | 0 | -- | Low | 11 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | Sam Houston State University | 4 | 0 | -- | -- | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Sam Houston State University | 3 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 42 | 5 | 238 | Med. | 38 | 24 | 5.5 | 10 | 2.0 |
Profile last updated Nov 5, 2026










