#4 Jaiden Ausberry 2024-25 Football Roster

AS A SOPHOMORE (2025)

•  at MIAMI (8/31): Recorded five tackles in appearance – two solo, three assisted
•  TEXAS A&M (9/13): Recorded three assisted tackles
•  PURDUE (9/20): Started at linebacker… tallied five tackles – three solo and two assisted in the win
•  at ARKANSAS (9/27): Started at linebacker… recorded one tackle in the win
• BOISE STATE (10/4): Started at linebacker for the Irish… recorded eight tackles – one solo and seven assisted… had first-career full sack in the win
• NC STATE (10/11): Started at linebacker for the Irish… recorded four tackles – one solo and three assisted in the win
• USC (10/18): Started at linebacker in the win… tallied two tackles – one solo and one assisted
• AT BOSTON COLLEGE (11/1): Made the start at linebacker… recorded five tackles – four solo and one assisted… tallied a tackle for loss… also logged two quarterback hurries, including one that caused an interception in the fourth quarter
• NAVY (11/9): Started at linebacker… led the Irish with eight tackles – three solo and five assisted… recorded one sack… tallied two tackles for loss… had a forced fumble for the first time in his career on a strip-sack in the third quarter
• at PITTSBURGH (11/15): Started at linebacker… recorded four tackles – one solo and three assisted… logged a quarterback hurry
• SYRACUSE (11/22): Started at linebacker for the Irish… tallied two solo tackles
• AT STANFORD (11/29): Started at linebacker… had four tackles – two solo, two assisted… logged two quarterback hurries

AS A FRESHMAN (2024)

• at TEXAS A&M (8/31): Collected four tackles – two solo and two assisted – in the win
• NORTHERN ILLINOIS (9/7): Saw playing time in the game… set a new single-game career-high with six tackles… three solo and three assisted… had a pass breakup on defense
• at PURDUE (9/15): Competed and tallied two solo tackles for the Irish
• MIAMI UNIVERSITY (9/22): Saw playing time in the same… collected one solo tackle… registered a quarterback hurry
• LOUISVILLE (9/28): Saw playing time on defense… collected five tackles… two solo and three assisted
• STANFORD (10/12): Saw playing time for the Irish in the win… collected six tackles – five assisted and one solo… matched career-high mark with six total tackles
• at GEORGIA TECH (10/19): Competed on defense and special teams… posted five tackles – three solo, two assisted… first career tackle for loss
• at NAVY (10/26): Started on defense for the Irish… posted a solo tackle
• FLORIDA STATE (11/09): Saw playing time on defense… collected four tackles – two solo, two assisted… 1.5 tackles for loss, including a shared sack – both career highs
• VIRGINIA (11/16): Competed on defense… collected two tackles – one solo, one assisted
• ARMY (11/23): Started at linebacker for the Irish… had a game-high and career-best nine tackles – seven solo, two assisted… had a tackle and a half for loss for a combined seven yards
• at USC (11/30): Saw playing time for the Irish… tallied five tackles – four solo, one assisted… had a shared tackle for a loss of yardage… registered a quarterback hurry
• INDIANA (12/20): Competed in the victory… posted three tackles – two solo, one assisted… had single-game career-high two tackles for loss
• vs GEORGIA (1/2): Saw playing time on defense and special teams… recovered a fumble at the Notre Dame 10-yard line to halt a drive by Georgia in the first quarter
• vs PENN STATE (1/9): Competed on defense and special teams in the victory… registered three solo tackles
• vs OHIO STATE (1/20): Saw action on defense and special teams… posted two tackles – one solo, one assisted

AS A FRESHMAN (2023)

• Appeared in five games, including the Sun Bowl in his first season … recorded three tackles, two solo
• NAVY (8/26): Made his collegiate debut against the Midshipmen in Dublin, Ireland
• TENNESSEE STATE (9/2): Recorded his first career tackles … Finished with three stops, two solo in the win
• CENTRAL MICHIGAN (9/16): Competed in the 41-17 win over the Chippewas at Notre Dame Stadium
• OHIO STATE (9/23): Took the field against the Buckeyes at Notre Dame Stadium
• TONY THE TIGER SUN BOWL VS. OREGON STATE (12/29): Took the field in the bowl game victory over the Beavers

PREP AND PERSONAL

• A consensus four-star recruit as rated by 247 Sports, ESPN, On3 and Rivals
• The 58th overall prospect, 4th linebacker and fifth-ranked player in the state by ESPN
• The 193rd overall prospect, 17th linebacker and seventh-ranked player in the state by On3
• The 205th overall prospect, 14th linebacker and 15th-ranked player in the state by Rivals
• The 243rd overall prospect, 19th linebacker and 11th-ranked player in the state by 247Sports
• University Lab’s all-time leading tackler with over 380 career stops
• 2022 Butkus award finalist
• 2022 Under Armour All-American
• Played for head coach Andy Martin
• Son of Cheri and Verge Ausberry
• Verge was a standout inside linebacker at LSU and is a senior athletic director in the Tigers athletics department
• Has a brother, Austin, who plays football at Auburn