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Notre Dame Linebackers

Notre Dame Star LB Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa Returns, Makes an Immediate Impact

Back from last season's ACL tear, Viliamu-Asa led Notre Dame in tackles, forced his way into the action early, and helped set the tone in a shutout of Rice.

Frank Vitovitch · Sep 12, 2026

What Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa’s Return Means for Notre Dame’s Defense

Brian Jean-Mary sees more than a linebacker returning to the field as Notre Dame gets one of its most versatile defenders back…

Frank Vitovitch · Aug 17

Jaylen Sneed Has His Eyes on Takeaways in Year Five

The fifth-year Notre Dame linebacker says the next step is turning athleticism and pressure into fumbles, pass breakups, and picks.

Frank Vitovitch · Aug 17
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