Al Golden, Notre Dame and defensive coordinator

Notre Dame hires Chris Ash as defensive coordinator: Ex-Rutgers coach joins Irish to replace Al Golden
Notre Dame has hired Chris Ash as its defensive coordinator, the school announced on Saturday. The former Rutgers coach replaces Al Golden, who departed his post to take the same
Al Golden explains why Notre Dame defense will thrive despite Bengals move
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden already took a job with the Cincinnati Bengals, but he still offered plenty of praise for his old team as the Fighting Irish continue without him
Notre Dame Seeks New Defensive Coordinator as Al Golden Returns to NFL
Al Golden accomplished a ton in three years at Notre Dame but now the Irish must replace him as he's on his way back to the NFL. Who might they find to do that
Notre Dame expected to hire ex-Rutgers coach Chris Ash as replacement for Al Golden at defensive coordinator
Notre Dame is set to hire Chris Ash as its defensive coordinator, CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reports. The former Rutgers coach replaces Al Golden, who departed his post to take the s
Notre Dame's Al Golden replacement comes with a bit of revenge against Ohio State
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish made a splashy hire to replace Al Golden as their next offensive coordinator by bringing in Chris Ash. The former head coach at Rutgers has been everywhere, man, including a notable run with Ohio State previously.
Notre Dame hiring Chris Ash as defensive coordinator to replace Al Golden: Source
Chris Ash, a former Rutgers head coach who spent the past four years in the NFL, will be Notre Dame's new defensive coordinator.
Notre Dame assistant emerges as Al Golden replacement after taking Bengals job
Notre Dame football officially is losing Al Golden to the Bengals. However, the Irish could have an immediate replacement.
Bengals feel like only NFL team capable of poaching Al Golden from Notre Dame
The Cincinnati Bengals were able to lure defensive coordinator Al Golden away from Notre Dame. And they might’ve been the only team capable of doing it. Golden impressed onlookers during his introduction early this week. Naturally, one of the bigger talking points about his arrival was that it technically served as a return.
Al Golden reflects on Notre Dame exit: 'They're built to last'
Golden's defense was one of the nation's best and ranked fifth nationally in scoring at a minuscule 15.5 points allowed per game. The veteran unit was the product of Golden's three years in the coordinator role and closed the 2024 season just shy of a national title.
Chris Ash accepts Notre Dame DC job after Al Golden's NFL departure
“Sources: Chris Ash has accepted the job as the Notre Dame’s new defensive coordinator,” Pete Thamel said in a post. “Ash brings a blend of coordinating experience, NFL experience and high-end results as a collegiate coordinator. A deal is expected to be finalized in the near future.”
Sources: Bengals adding Notre Dame staffer to Al Golden's defense
But Moon quickly became a key cog in the Fighting Irish's Al Golden-led defense, proving his coaching versatility by roles that assisted with the coaching of Notre Dame's defensiv
It's official: Notre Dame football picks Chris Ash to run highly regarded defense
Chris Ash follows Al Golden, who returned to the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 22 after three seasons running the Notre ...
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Al Golden leaving Notre Dame to become NFL's Bengals defensive coordinator, reports say
SOUTH BEND — After three exemplary seasons guiding the Notre Dame football defense, Al Golden is making a U-turn back ...