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Junior Tuihalamaka Gets Second Chance | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News
Junior Tuihalamaka thought his college football career was over after the 2025 season—until a Louisiana judge handed him a surprise second chance. After tweaking an injury during Notre Dame’s Pro Day and missing out on NFL mini-camps, Tuihalamaka found himself at the center of a major legal battle against NCAA eligibility rules. A temporary restraining order granted to over 15 players, including Tuihalamaka, allows them to extend their college careers beyond the traditional five-year window. This isn’t an isolated case—just weeks prior, another federal judge sided with graduating seniors…
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