As a junior in 1990, Golden played a key role in Penn State's nationally televised 24–21 upset of #1-ranked Notre Dame in South Bend. His touchdown reception late in the fourth quarter tied the score at 21 as Penn State rallied from a 21–7 deficit.

Jan 27, 2025 · Al Golden opens up about his decision to leave Notre Dame for the Bengals, highlighting one crucial factor in his choice.

Jan 27, 2025 · Al Golden was reflective on his three seasons at Notre Dame during his introductory press conference with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Jan 22, 2025 · Notre Dame is on the search for a new defensive coordinator as Al Golden is headed back to the NFL. According to reports from multiple outlets, Golden has told Notre Dame brass that...

Jan 22, 2025 · Two days after the Fighting Irish lost in the national championship game to Ohio State, they lost Al Golden, who will become Bengals defensive coordinator.

Jan 22, 2025 · The inevetible news is finally coming to light. Notre Dame defensive coordinator, Al Golden, is leaving the Irish to take over the defense for the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL. Sources: Notre ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Al Golden agreed to return to the Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday after three seasons as Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator.

Jan 22, 2025 · The Cincinnati Bengals are finalizing a deal with Notre Dame’s Al Golden to fill their vacant defensive coordinator job, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo ...

Jan 7, 2025 · DANIA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Choose your Al Golden storyline for Thursday’s Orange Bowl. He’ll be coaching against Penn State, his alma mater and the school where he was a captain. He’ll be coaching again at Hard Rock Stadium, where Miami fans booed him off the field in his final game leading the Hurricanes.

Golden completed his 31st year coaching and second season at Notre Dame in 2023. The Irish defense finished off the 2023 season as one of the top units in the country.