Notre Dame, USC and Bowden

Chad Bowden Discusses decision to leave Notre Dame for USC
At USC's national signing day press conference on Wednesday, Bowden met with the media for the first time as a Trojan. During his interview, he shared some insight on why he decided to leave Notre Dame in order to be a part of Riley's staff at USC.
Former Notre Dame GM Chad Bowden breaks down his reasons for bolting to archrival USC
This marks the first time USC GM Chad Bowden has worked for a college football program without Marcus Freeman on staff. Their association dates to 2017.
USC General Manager Chad Bowden Reveals Why He Left Notre Dame, Marcus Freeman
The USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley had an introductory press conference with the newly-appointed coaching staff. Among the names to speak next to Riley for
USC hires Notre Dame’s Chad Bowden as general manager: Why it matters
Bowden played a huge role in reshaping Notre Dame's approach to talent acquisition. Can he do the same at USC?
"It meant more to me": New USC GM Chad Bowden bluntly accepts valuing Trojans more than Notre Dame
Chad Bowden was hired as USC's general manager on Jan. 24, a few days after Notre Dame's defeat to Ohio State in the national championship game.
Notre Dame football targeting Texas Tech GM after Chad Bowden's departure
“Notre Dame is targeting Texas Tech’s James Blanchard for its new general manager position, sources tell me and @TomLoy247 for @CBSSports/@247Sports,” Matt Zenitz said in a post. “At Texas Tech, Blanchard has become of the nation’s most respected college front office figures.”
USC hires Notre Dame's Chad Bowden as its football general manager
Chad Bowen, previously an assistant athletic director at CFP finalist Notre Dame, will lead the reorganization of USC football's front office.
USC Trojans Introduce New GM Chad Bowden, "USC Just Meant More To Me"
The USC Trojans introduce Chad Bowden in his introductory press conference. Bowden talks about why he chose to come to USC and why is so excited about the future of the program. Tune in and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube channel!
Notre Dame football again turned down by Texas Tech's James Blanchard for GM role
Notre Dame football also reportedly pursued James Blanchard in the spring of 2023 before hiring Butler Benton away from ...
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Notre Dame football loses key recruiting architect to bitter rival
If it seems like Notre Dame is losing a lot of key pieces of its team as defensive coordinator al golden and key players like ...
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Notre Dame football loses GM Chad Bowden to rival USC
SOUTH BEND — One year after fending off overtures from Michigan, Notre Dame football is losing de facto general manager Chad Bowden to rival USC. USC announced the move on social media ...
Texas Tech football GM James Blanchard staying with Red Raiders after Notre Dame pursuit
Blanchard received a three-year deal to stay in Lubbock through 2027 with a total value of $1.575 million, per a source.
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Notre Dame still without general manager after one candidate declines
Notre Dame's search for a new general manager eventually will come to an end. That doesn't make the fact that it still is ...