With the Notre Dame football team officially moving on to the second round of the playoffs, the focus in South Bend has shifted primarily to the potential return of injured players for the upcoming match against the Georgia Bulldogs.

While Rocco Spindler’s status remains uncertain, there is growing optimism that Rylie Mills and Jeremiyah Love will be ready for the New Year’s Day game. Additionally, excitement is building around a linebacker that many Fighting Irish fans had almost given up on.

Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa was initially thought to be out for the remainder of the season due to a lack of updates on his condition. However, an unexpected update from his mother on Sunday offers some hope, suggesting that he may be able to participate in next week’s game.

Notre Dame football may see a linebacker in the Sugar Bowl!

Taliuta Viliamu-Asa, KVA’s mother, confirmed via Twitter that her son will be present for the game, responding to a fan inquiry about his return against Georgia with, “He will be there.”

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However, that doesn’t guarantee that Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa will be in the game; it’s possible he might only be joining the team in case of an emergency.

Nonetheless, it appears he is heading in a positive direction toward being able to suit up again. Although Viliamu-Asa isn’t a starter, he has made significant contributions this fall, recording 29 tackles, 1 sack, 1 pass defended, and 1 interception. His presence in this crucial game for Notre Dame football would be a welcome sight.