Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa says Notre Dame’s edge against USC comes down to physicality, as the Irish defense leans into its identity ahead of Saturday’s rivalry showdown.

Notre Dame isn’t shying away from the USC rivalry. Players and coaches are embracing the emotions, physicality and high stakes heading into Saturday night.

The sophomore linebacker continues to show signs of life in a dormant Irish defense.

Thoughts on Notre Dame choosing violence at two key positions, why they need big contributions from their best players in this matchup with Texas A&M, and why they need to make Marcel Reed a thrower rather than runner

Thoughts on why winning the quarterback job is about making winning plays, why Notre Dame fans should have high expectations for the sophomore class, and why even more internal competition is pushing this team to be better than they were last season

After a strong debut season, Notre Dame linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa is using all he learned from his first season to keep ascending as a sophomore

The expectation is for Notre Dame to make a run in the College Football Playoff again this season, but they can reach higher than that with contributions from these players

ISD's Jamie Uyeyama picked out some plays from Notre Dame's defense during the Blue-Gold game that highlight the depth that they've built throughout the roster

After a promising freshman season, Notre Dame linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa is focused on taking his game to the next level.

Thoughts on the importance of passing EPA margin when it comes to winning and losing, the maturation of Jaylen Sneed, another thing that makes KVA unique, and more

Notre Dame linebackers coach Max Bullough spoke following Wednesday's practice.

New Notre Dame Defensive Coordinator Chris Ash has a strong foundation of returning players and several Irish defenders are poised to take the next step and make the defense even better in 2025

Notre Dame is loaded with young talent at the linebacker position and they have over 1,800 snaps returning from last season

Notre Dame linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa is getting healthier by the day and will be more than ready for Monday night's National Championship game against Ohio State.

Thoughts on learning a lot about Notre Dame's offense in these next two games, why the defense can still get better even after losing a couple of key players, and more

Notre Dame linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa has impressed over the first three games of his collegiate career, but he's not satisfied.

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

It's not just All-American candidates that makes Notre Dame's defense great. It's the depth they've recruited and developed that truly makes them different