Michigan Football Reunites Moa Brothers with Game-Changing Portal Linebacker Addition

Sibling rivalries and family ties have always added an extra layer of intrigue to college football, and Michigan’s gridiron story is no exception. Despite the Metcalf brothers heading off to Tennessee this offseason, the Wolverines have swiftly filled that familial void by welcoming another set of brothers into the fold. Salesi Moa’s recent commitment to Michigan has naturally paved the way for his brother, Aisea Moa—a linebacker with experience at both BYU and Michigan State—to follow suit through the transfer portal. This acquisition not only bolsters Michigan’s linebacker depth but also continues the program’s intriguing pattern of family connections shaping its roster. The dynamics here are fascinating—and they spell some exciting prospects for the maize and blue defense going forward. LEARN MORE

Michigan football tends to have siblings on the team, and with the Metcalf brothers both departing for Tennessee this offseason, that just could not stand.

Of course, that’s not why the Wolverines accepted another sibling duo, but with freak athlete Salesi Moa committing to the maize and blue on Friday, it stood to reason that his brother, Aisea, would follow.

Aisea Moa, a linebacker who most recently played at Michigan State, via BYU, entered the transfer portal with the coaching change in East Lansing. On Saturday, he chose to follow in his brother’s footsteps by committing and subsequently signing with Michigan football.

Moa is likely a solid reserve piece at linebacker who has experience playing under Jay Hill while with the Cougars (much like Max Alford, the other transfer portal linebacker signee). At MSU, Moa had 12 tackles in 12 games, along with a tackle for loss, two passes broken up, and three quarterback hurries. He had 13 tackles the year before at BYU, and one the year previous. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

Here are the key facts from MGoBlue.com:

Aisea Moa | LB | 6-2, 235 | Michigan State, BYU• Spent three seasons at BYU (2022-24) and one at Michigan State (2025)• Appeared in 27 games with one start at linebacker and earned four varsity letters• Totaled 29 tackles, including 1.5 for loss, with two pass breakups and one forced fumble• Brother of U-M athlete Salesi Moa

This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Michigan football adds Moa brother as linebacker depth piece