Bengals could rob Notre Dame of the secret cause that helped fuel the Irish's CFP run
With Notre Dame coming up just short of winning a national title, it gives the Cincinnati Bengals the go-ahead to be in hot pursuit of the Fighting Irish's defensive coordinator Al Golden. His return to Cincinnati may be what turns the Bengals around.

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Notre Dame DC Al Golden the Favorite for NFL Job After National Title Loss
Bengals eyeing Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden for same job in Cincinnati, per report
Who is Al Golden, the Notre Dame DC who could reunite with the Cincinnati Bengals?
Notre Dame's Al Golden rises as Bengals' top DC target after national title loss
The Bengals watched the National Championship game closely for this reason: Notre Dame DC Al Golden, who they're targeting.
Notre Dame Coach Drops Big Praise Amid Bengals Coaching Rumors
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.
Notre Dame Football: Irish Could Lose Coordinator to NFL
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden is rumored to be on the NFL’s radar. Here's the potential impact on the Irish.
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden reportedly favored by Bengals for same job
The Cincinnati Bengals are reportedly looking to hire Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden for the same job.
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Sources: Cincinnati Bengals zero in on Notre Dame's Al Golden
Al Golden orchestrated a Notre Dame defense that ranked top 10 nationally across myriad categories and spurred the Fighting Irish's run to Monday night's College Football Playoff Championship. Along the way,
Report: Notre Dame defensive coordinator emerges as top contender for Bengals’ DC
The Cincinnati Bengals are reportedly targeting one of their former coaches to fill their vacant defensive coordinator position.
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Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden responds bluntly to report linking him to Cincinnati Bengals job
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden could be on the move after the loss to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game Monday night. Golden is considered a "top candidate" for the Cincinnati Bengals' defensive coordinator position,
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Notre Dame coach offers blunt response to Cincinnati Bengals speculation
Al Golden has emerged as a key name in the NFL coaching rumor mill after a strong stint as Notre Dame's defensive coordinator, sparking interest from the Cincinnati Bengals
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden may leave for Bengals job
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden may have coached his last game with the Irish on Monday night. Golden is a top candidate to be the Bengals’ new defensive coordinator, according to NFL Network.
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Minutes after defeating the University of Notre Dame, winning their second national championship in eleven seasons, coach Ryan Day, Will Howard, Cody Simon and others