In 1997, Kaufusi signed to play college football at the University of Utah before embarking on a two-year mission to Panama for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
In the 2000 season, Kaufusi recorded 63 tackles and eight sacks and was voted Co-Mountain West Freshman of the Year.
Kaufusi coached Cottonwood's defensive line, and he was also in charge of academics and helped with strength and conditioning.
With Kaufusi as defensive coordinator, Weber State reached the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs for the first time since 2009.
Kaufusi coached Malik Reed and Korey Rush, who earned first-team All-Mountain West honors in the 2017 and 2018 seasons, respectively.