Junior Tuihalamaka

Notre Dame-USC Means A Great Deal to Notre Dame's Niuafe Tuihalamaka

1 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive end Niuafe (Junior) Tuihalamaka will return home to LA this weekend for a rivalry game that has always been part of his family.

Al Golden Notebook | USC Week

1 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden spoke following Monday's practice as the Fighting Irish prepare for USC.

Marcus Freeman Notebook | USC Week

1 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman spoke on Monday afternoon as the Irish prepare for this week's road trip to USC.

Al Golden Notebook | Louisville Week

3 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden spoke following Tuesday’s practice.

Video | Notre Dame DC on Drayk Bowen & Junior Tuihalamaka

3 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden spoke following Tuesday's practice as the Fighting Irish prepare for Louisville.

Marcus Freeman Notebook | Miami (OH)

3 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman spoke following Saturday's win over Miami (OH).

Notre Dame's Youth Making Noise on the Defensive Line

4 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame boasts one of the most experienced defensive lines in the nation, but it's not slowing down the drive of its talented youngsters.

Uyeyama's Practice Observations | April 9

8 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Notre Dame allowed the media to watch five periods of practice today and ISD's Jamie Uyeyama concentrated on the defensive line

Video | Notre Dame DL Coach Al Washington Post-Practice 3.20

9 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive line coach Al Washington spoke following Wednesday's practice

Notre Dame Roster Review | Defensive End

10 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Notre Dame is in good shape at the position in terms of returning experience, but there should competition at the Vyper position

One Thought | Notre Dame Edge

11 mo ago by Matt Freeman

We begin a new exercise following Notre Dame's 10-3 campaign.

Video | Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman Louisville Week

1 yr ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman spoke on Monday as the Irish begin preparations for No. 25 Louisville.

Video | Junior Tuihalamaka on Vyper Transition, Notre Dame Fall Camp Competition

1 yr ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame vyper Junior Tuihalamaka spoke following practice earlier this week.

Joe Alt and Blake Fisher Pushing Each Other While Leading Notre Dame's Offense

1 yr ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame offensive linemen Joe Alt and Blake Fisher are competing with each other even when they don't know they're competing against each other and that could lead the Irish offense to new heights.

Sophomore Junior Tuihalamaka Comfortable at Vyper and Excited About Season

1 yr ago by Mike Frank

California native excited about his sophomore season at Notre Dame.

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

1 yr ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on Jordan Botelho and the Notre Dame pass rush this season, the big difference between 2023 and 2024 recruiting, and something no one is talking about regarding the Ohio State game

Notre Dame Displays DL’s Depth, Pass-Rush Potential in Blue-Gold Game

1 yr ago by Andrew Mentock

Six different Fighting Irish defensive linemen registered a sack on Saturday, including a host of young players hungry to break out on Saturdays this fall.

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

1 yr ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on why the second year players are the ones to watch closely in the spring game, the discrepancy between offensive and defensive players from the 2021 recruiting class, the 200 snap club, and more

“It’s All Vyper” for Junior Tuihalamaka Going Forward at Notre Dame

1 yr ago by Andrew Mentock

The Rising sophomore will no longer cross-train at linebacker. He’s now a full-time Vyper and the top candidate to back up Jordan Botelho.

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

1 yr ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on hybrid edge rushers in Notre Dame's Dime package, examples of why not to overreact to one good or bad practice viewing, the three DBs who started out at other positions than the ones they may start at this fall, and more