LSU Lands Commitment From Notre Dame Transfer EDGE Junior Tuihalamaka

By Staff Reporter•Aug 21, 20265:40 pm•Discuss the story30
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LSU added an experienced piece to its defense on Friday as Notre Dame transfer EDGE Junior Tuihalamaka committed to the Tigers.

Tuihalamaka spent the last four seasons with the Fighting Irish and was recently granted a fifth year of eligibility. Tuihalamaka did not sign an NFL contract, clearing the way for his move to LSU.

The 6-foot-2, 255-pound veteran appeared in 54 games during his Notre Dame career, recording 61 tackles, nine tackles for loss, and four sacks.

The addition gives Lane Kiffin and LSU another experienced option off the edge as the Tigers continue to build their roster ahead of the 2026 season opener against Clemson.

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gizmothepug•19 hours
College football as some of us knew it is officially dead. I’ll definitely still watch but this version of college football isn’t the same.
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wesman21•19 hours
Its minor league football, but you're affiliated with a school and may take one class there. All good.
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gizmothepug•18 hours
You are right, it is minor league football that’s now associated with a college. A lot of these players that just aren’t going to make it in the NFL are getting paid more in college than late round draft picks that are playing in the NFL. Between that and gambling aspect it just isn’t the same to me, but evidently I’m in the minority.
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El Jefe de Tu Mama•18 hours
We can evolve or die.
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T1gerNate•19 hours
I think he's going to do a LOT better here than the last Notre Dame transfer we had!!
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Bill W Tiger•18 hours
Now that was funny!
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OGTiger•19 hours
#1 LB out of Cali in 2022. I’ll take it.
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Rainier Fog•19 hours
61 tackles in 54 games, massive get
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tiger109•16 hours
Minutes per game???
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Blueghost1978•2 hours
There isn’t a metric, “minutes per game “. He played in 35% snaps per game his Senior year
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Vacherie Saint•16 hours
I wonder what this means for Pyburn returning. Moscona has all but guaranteed it.
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Jimbeaux•18 hours
Without looking, I’m sure this news is eliciting an extreme reaction from Fighting Irish fans!
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SWAT•19 hours
Just the guy we needed.
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HeadSlash•3 hours
How long before we get mid-season trades?
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Bill W Tiger•18 hours
One court says yes...one court says no!
Crazy!
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LesnarF5•19 hours
Mr. T getting on the Lane Train baby!!! Go get Pyburn next week !!!
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pitchandcatch27•1 hour
LK filling the needs. CFP, here comes the Tigers!
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Friendly Satan•2 hours
Welcome to the team, Niuafe Tublatanka!
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SOL2•2 hours
This is what I like to wake up to on Sat. morning
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Breauxsif•2 hours
Massive get!
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JackDempsey•3 hours
If Lane wants him I am on board.
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Spankum•18 hours
How can any player be of value when the first game of the season is in two weeks and he is not even there yet?
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jacquespene8•7 hours
He’s in football shape. An edge isn’t exactly a quarterback either. I half agree with you but also feel like it isn’t that big a deal for an edge.
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jmaclsu•4 hours
Depth for the season. He doesn’t Evan
have to play next Saturday.
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jmaclsu•4 hours
even
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