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.

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.

A 56-yard catch to Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith clinched the national championship. What Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden said about the play

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins will forgo his senior season and declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced Friday.

With the news that Notre Dame football defensive coordinator Al Golden was taking the Cincinnati Bengals DC position, it left the Irish with a fairly sizable hole that needed to be filled.

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden is expected to become the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals, according to a Wednesday evening report from Pete Thamel of ESPN. He has informed the officials at Notre Dame of his decision.

Al Golden agreed to return to Cincinnati on Wednesday after three seasons as Notre Dame's defensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced. More: 3 Wolverines, 3 ex-Spartans make ESPN list of top 100 college football players from '24-25

Fresh off its first top two finish in the polls since 1993, Notre Dame will be looking for a new defensive coordinator.

The Bengals watched the National Championship game closely for this reason: Notre Dame DC Al Golden, who they're targeting.