6 days ago · Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive coordinator Al Golden against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes ...

6 days ago · For the 2024 season, the Fighting Irish ranked No. 4 in total defense, No. 5 in scoring defense, and No. 11 in yards allowed. Reflecting on his time in South Bend, Golden emphasized the importance ...

Jan 22, 2025 · The Irish developed into one of the nation's best pass defenses under Golden, with a major assist from Mike Mickens, who has become arguably the best secondary coach in college football. Notre ...

6 days ago · This season marked the second-straight in which Notre Dame fielded a top-five defense under Golden's watch. The 2023 unit ranked No. 5 in yardage, and this year's group was the fifth-best in scoring.

6 days ago · Al Golden joked that on his first day on the job at Notre Dame, he got a ticket. The drive from Notre Dame Stadium to Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati is about 4 hours. Golden made the 248-mile trek ...

6 days ago · Golden was thankful for being able to make history with Notre Dame, and its seems like he very much enjoyed his time with the Irish as this clip of him speaking kindly was shared by On3’s Tyler Horka. Golden was fantastic in his time with the Irish, and most Notre Dame fans will be rooting him on as he starts his tenure with the Bengals.

Golden completed his 31st year coaching and second season at Notre Dame in 2023. The Irish defense finished off the 2023 season as one of the top units in the country. Notre Dame ranked first the country in pass efficiency defense (94.91), second in red zone defense (.706), fourth in pass yards allowed (154.2) and eighth in total defense (282.9).

5 days ago · Cincinnati Bengals new defensive coordinator Al Golden speaks to the media at Paycor Stadium on Monday, January 27, 2025. Golden returns to Cincinnati after being the defensive coordinator for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Previously he was the Bengals linebacker coach from 2020-21.

Jan 21, 2025 · Rumors have been swirling about Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden returning to the Cincinnati Bengals. Golden was the linebackers coach in Cincinnati before taking the Notre Dame...

Jan 21, 2025 · During the 2024 season, Notre Dame surrendered just 14.3 points per game, which ranked second in the nation. The Fighting Irish also ranked in the top 10 in total yards surrendered, giving up an ...