Beyond the numbers: What Junior Tuihalamaka brings to LSU’s defense

LSU needed experience and proven depth off the edge, and former Notre Dame defensive end Junior Tuihalamaka checks both boxes. His career numbers don’t jump off the page, but a closer look shows a high-motor veteran who can defend the run, pressure the quarterback and make plays in big moments.

By Grant Chachere

August 28, 2026

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LSU received a major boost last Friday when former Notre Dame EDGE Junior Tuihalamaka announced his commitment to the Tigers.

His path to Baton Rouge cleared after a Louisiana judge issued a restraining order for him and 15 fellow 2022 recruiting class members, granting them permission to play college football in 2026.

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