Colson Kermode is a redshirt freshman linebacker for Nevada standing 6'1" and weighing 212 pounds. The Reno native played at Galena High School, where he earned Northern 5A-III MVP and All-Region First Team honors as a senior in 2024. That year he recorded 118 tackles with 10.0 tackles-for-loss and three interceptions on defense, while throwing for 1,868 yards and 22 touchdowns and rushing for 504 yards and nine scores on offense. Kermode made his collegiate debut on October 11 against San Diego State during the 2025 season and received special teams recognition from the coaching staff.