Junior Tuihalamaka transfers from Notre Dame to LSU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Junior Tuihalamaka, a defensive lineman previously with Notre Dame, has transferred to LSU. After a recent court ruling in Louisiana allowed him to play an additional year of college football, Tuihalamaka quickly entered the transfer portal and committed to the Tigers. Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman noted that logistical issues prevented Tuihalamaka from joining the team for the upcoming school year. The transfer decision comes just hours after Freeman's update on the situation.
- •Junior Tuihalamaka transfers to LSU after leaving Notre Dame.
- •He quickly entered the transfer portal and committed to LSU.
- •A Louisiana court ruling allows him to play another year.
- •Coach Marcus Freeman addressed Tuihalamaka's eligibility issues.
- •Tuihalamaka played four years with Notre Dame before transferring.
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Junior Tuihalamaka makes a quick decision, transferring to SEC team
"Notre Dame won’t be adding another player to its 2026 roster, as DL Junior Tuihalamaka is transferring to an SEC team.
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