Defensive Spotlight: Kenny Olson
10/22/2025 4:18:00 PM | Football
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Redshirt junior linebacker Kenny Olson has been having the best season of his collegiate career so far in 2025.
Through seven games, Olson ranks second in the Big Sky in and 10th in the entire FCS in tackles with 70. He’s been one of the key leaders of a Mustang defense that in their last game, held No. 4 Montana scoreless in the first half for the first time since 2019.
Olson comes from a great football background. His father Greg has been a longtime coach in the NFL and is currently the quarterbacks coach for the Las Vegas Raiders. The Pleasanton, Calif. native played high school football at Foothill High School where his defensive coordinator was former Mustang standout linebacker Johnny Millard.
Cal Poly LB Kenny Olson (@KennyOlson16) was all over the field last week vs San Diego.
— Bryan (@BGauvin23) September 5, 2025
Olson piled up 10 tackles (2 TFLs) and 2 sacks. Olson seems poised to contend for an all-Big Sky selection this season.#FCS #RideHigh pic.twitter.com/Zc9TXN1vj3
Olson has taken a big leap this season, already nearly doubling his 39 tackles he totaled in 2024. He and fellow linebacker Mikey D’Amato lead a Mustang defense that is second in the Big Sky in interceptions and third in sacks.
Olson and the rest of the Mustangs will look to take down No. 5 Montana State this Saturday when hosting the Bobcats at 5 p.m. at Mustang Memorial Field presented by French Hospital at Spanos Stadium. The game will be aired on ESPN+.
