Notre Dame's Junior Tuihalamaka eligible under new NCAA rule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Notre Dame football player Junior Tuihalamaka is eligible to return for an additional season under the NCAA's newly ratified five-in-five eligibility rule. This change affects only Tuihalamaka, who did not redshirt and went undrafted. There is speculation about his potential return to the Irish roster, with reports indicating that the program may consider welcoming him back. The team's current roster needs may influence their decision regarding Tuihalamaka's return.
- •Junior Tuihalamaka is the sole Notre Dame player eligible under the new rule.
- •The five-in-five rule allows an additional competitive season for eligible athletes.
- •Tuihalamaka did not redshirt and went undrafted following his previous season.
- •Speculation surrounds his potential return to Notre Dame's roster.
- •Current roster needs may affect the decision on Tuihalamaka.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Only one Notre Dame player qualifies for NCAA’s new eligibility rule
"Only one Notre Dame football player could return with the new 5-in-5 eligibility rule, could the Irish add him to the roster?
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