Josh Lukusa is a 6'5", 260-pound defensive end from Cincinnati, Ohio, who played at Miami (OH) before transferring to Missouri State. A redshirt freshman in 2023, he recorded 8 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and a sack across 13 games, including a sack versus Miami (Fla.) on 9/1/23. In 2024, Lukusa appeared in 13 games with one start, posting 8 tackles and 3 QB hurries as a sophomore. During the 2025 season, he started all 13 games for a 7-7 squad, accumulating 13 tackles, one tackle for loss, and 3 pass breakups, with standout performances against Toledo (2 tackles, 1 TFL, 2 pass breakups on 11/12/25) and Ohio (solo tackle on 11/4/25).

Miami (OH)2022 – 2025

Missouri State2026 — present