Al Golden, Notre Dame and Ohio

Notre Dame hires former Texas, Ohio State defensive coordinator with NFL experience to replace Al Golden
After losing Al Golden to the Cincinnati Bengals for their defensive coordinator position, the Irish have landed their replacement who brings vast experience across college and the NFL.
Notre Dame's Al Golden replacement comes with a bit of revenge against Ohio State
Chris Ash has been everywhere, man. The former failed head coach at Rutgers has been around football for a very long time. He is best known as being a defensive
Notre Dame Set to Tab Chris Ash to Replace Al Golden as Irish Defensive Coordinator
Once the Ohio State Buckeyes co-coordinator during its 2014 National Championship run, Ash since led Rutgers as its head coach before moving on to Texas and the NFL’s Jaguars and Raiders.
Notre Dame Defensive Coordinator Al Golden Reacts to Receiving Interest From Bengals Ahead of National Championship
Zac Taylor Appeal of Bengals Coach OpeningsCINCINNATI — Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden has emerged as the favorite for the Bengals defensive coordinator job. Golden and the Fighting Irish are preparing to go up against the Ohio State Buckeyes in Monday night's National Championship Game.
Former Ohio State co-defensive coordinator Ash to be Notre Dame DC
In 2014, Ash left Arkansas to be co-defensive coordinator at Ohio State. He worked in tandem with fellow co-coordinator Luke Fickell, focusing on the team's defensive backs and trying to fix a defense that had surrendered 268 passing yards per game the year before.
Bengals interested in Notre Dame's Al Golden after loss to Ohio State | Report
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost Monday, but Al Golden is favored to be the Bengals' defensive coordinator this week.
5-stars: The best and worst of Notre Dame’s performance vs. Ohio State
Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Drayk Bowen (34) knocks the ball away from Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) for a fumble in the fourth quarter during the College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on January 20, 2025.
Former Ohio State assistant coach named Notre Dame defensive coordinator: Buckeye Breakfast
Another Buckeye will be on Marcus Freeman’s staff at Notre Dame. The Irish, fresh off losing a national title game to the Buckeyes, reportedly hired defensive coordinator Chris Ash on Wednesday. The deal is expected to be finalized shortly.
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Former Notre Dame DC Al Golden gives deep insight into the state of the Fighting Irish program, and the difficulty he had leaving for the Bengals
It didn’t take many by surprise to see former Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden leave for the Cincinnati Bengals ...
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Notre Dame DC Al Golden the Favorite for NFL Job After National Title Loss
Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive coordinator Al Golden is on the heels of an NFL job after the Fighting Irish lost to the ...
Notre Dame DC Al Golden on key catch: 'There's 15 other calls I could have made'
A 56-yard completion to freshman wideout Jeremiah Smith helped Ohio State hold off a furious Notre Dame comeback ...
Ohio State football is battling other schools to retain Jim Knowles
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football is doing its part to retain defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. The Buckeyes have made ...
Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins declares for 2025 NFL Draft
Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins will forgo his senior season and declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, he ...