Tuihalamaka Leaves Notre Dame for LSU | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News

Junior Tuihalamaka, a former Notre Dame defensive standout, got an extra year of eligibility — but instead of returning to South Bend, he bolted to LSU the next day. With a temporary restraining order granting 15 players, including Tuihalamaka, a fifth year, fans wondered why coach Marcus Freeman didn’t bring him back. The answer? Notre Dame’s graduate admissions were already closed, and Freeman felt it wouldn’t be fair to expect new recruits to thrive academically and athletically with school starting Monday. Tuihalamaka, who logged 61 tackles, 4 sacks, and an interception in 54 games, found his new home in Baton Rouge — while Notre Dame’s door slammed shut due to timing and policy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/758a07390434b0ac