Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden responds to NFL rumors ahead of the CFP National Championship showdown against Ohio State. Could he be leaving South Bend for a return to the Bengals?
Al Golden knows that Notre Dame needs to be at its best defensively on Monday to take down Ohio State's aerial threat.
Despite suffering significant injuries on the defensive line throughout the season and postseason, and losing expected first-round pick, cornerback Benjamin Morrison to a season-ending hip injury against Stanford, Golden's defense has been one of the best units in the country in 2024.
The Irish have been so well coached that NFL teams have taken notice. In recent weeks, reports have indicated that Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman and defensive coordinator Al Golden are receiving interest from the professional ranks.
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden is rumored to be on the NFL’s radar. Here's the potential impact on the Irish.
Both the Buckeyes and Fighting Irish elevated their programs to championship caliber with big moves in the offseason
Golden, who played at Penn State and was Temple's head coach, still has connections on the Nittany Lions' staff.
Here's a look back at Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden's ties to Penn State ahead of Thursday's Orange Bowl:
Notre Dame and Ohio State face off in Atlanta with the winner being crowned the national champs and the winner of the first ever 12 team College Football Playoffs. The Irish defense has been nothing short of spectacular this season,
Notre Dame Defensive Coordinator Al Golden Reacts to Receiving Interest From Bengals Ahead of National Championship. Golden and the Fighting Irish play the Ohio State Buckeyes on Monday night.