Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive coordinator Al Golden is on the heels of an NFL job after the Fighting Irish lost to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff national championship game Monday.
Following the now-concluded regime of former Bengals coordinator Lou Anarumo, Golden returns to Cincinnati a rejuvenated coach following a highly successful period as defensive coordinator of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Here are five things to know about Golden, his past influences and his latest work in the game.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football is doing its part to retain defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. The Buckeyes have made Knowles an offer that would make him the highest-paid defensive coordinator in college football, according to multiple reports.
Football Scoop reports that Penn State has offered Knowles a package worth $3.2 million annually after they lost DC Tom Allen to Clemson. Notre Dame watched DC Al Golden head to t
"Notre Dame DC Al Golden is expected to become the Cincinnati Bengals next defensive coordinator. He’s informed Notre Dame officials of his decision," Thamel reported. Given the ties to Cincinnati with him formerly being on the staff and the prominent success with Notre Dame -- Golden's return to the Bengals mad plenty of sense.
The Bengals' defensive coordinator search appears to be coming to an end. "All signs point to Al Golden," league sources told BengalsTalk.com.Golden is one of two finalists for the job. Former Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham is the other.
Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins will forgo his senior season and declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced Friday.
After Wednesday's College Football Playoff win over Oregon, Ohio State fans are turning their attention to the Cotton Bowl. That's where the No. 8 Buckeyes will face No. 5 Texas in a CFP quarterfinal.
Al Golden's return to the Cincinnati Bengals was made official Thursday, with the franchise announcing he was hired as defensive coordinator.
CINCINNATI — Bengals veteran linebacker Logan Wilson is excited about his old position coach taking over as Cincinnati's defensive coordinator.
Notre Dame is facing a rough stretch following their national championship loss to Ohio State, and the setbacks just keep piling up. In addition to falling shor