Junior Tuihalamaka gets chance for extra college football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:43 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Former Notre Dame defensive lineman Junior Tuihalamaka has received a temporary restraining order allowing him to play another college football season. The ruling comes as part of a lawsuit challenging the NCAA's updated eligibility rules, which limit student-athletes to four seasons of play without a redshirt. Tuihalamaka, who played for Notre Dame from 2022 to 2025, suffered an injury during NFL Pro Day workouts that prevented him from participating in mini-camps. It's currently unclear if he will return to Notre Dame or seek opportunities at other programs.
- •Junior Tuihalamaka played at Notre Dame from 2022 to 2025.
- •He recorded 61 tackles and four sacks during his career.
- •Over 15 students received similar eligibility rulings from a Louisiana judge.
- •Tuihalamaka may consider transferring or returning to Notre Dame.
- 8:43 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Notre Dame defender gets chance to play college football once again
"Former Notre Dame defensive lineman Junior Tuihalamaka is one of more than 15 college football players to receive an additional year of eligibility.
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