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Tuihalamaka Heads to LSU After Court Ruling | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News
Junior Tuihalamaka, Notre Dame’s standout defensive lineman, is transferring to LSU after a landmark Louisiana court ruling cleared him to play this season — one of 16 2022 recruits granted emergency eligibility. A force in the trenches with 3.5 sacks and 12 tackles last year, he peaked in 2023 with 33 tackles, 5.5 for loss, and two fumble recoveries during Notre Dame’s national championship run. The ruling not only unlocks his path to LSU’s playoff-bound roster but also forces a temporary transfer portal opening and challenges NCAA restitution rules — even sparking NFL players’ interest in…
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