Marcus Freeman explains Junior Tuihalamaka's transfer to LSU

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman clarified why former defensive lineman Junior Tuihalamaka was not brought back after being granted another year of eligibility. Tuihalamaka entered the transfer portal and committed to LSU after Notre Dame deemed it too late to consider additional eligible players due to the approaching start of classes. Freeman emphasized concerns for student-athlete success in both academics and athletics this late in the admissions cycle. Tuihalamaka previously played in 54 games for the Irish, recording significant defensive statistics.

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