The Cincinnati Bengals were able to lure defensive coordinator Al Golden away from Notre Dame. And they might've been the only team capable of doing it. Golden impressed onlookers during his introduct

The Bengals are still working on adding another coach or two to their staff, but they've finalized most of it, which includes the addition of Golden, defensive line coach Jerry Montgomery, linebackers coach Mike Hodges and offensive line coach Scott Peters.

The Bengals' new defensive coordinator kept his residence in Cincinnati after his first stint with the team and is excited to be back.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor introduces new defensive coordinator Al Golden at Paycor Stadium. Golden was hired last week after the Bengals fired former defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. Anarumo is now the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts.

Cincinnati's recent hire might be helping them accomplish exactly that. The organization hired Al Golden to be their next defensive coordinator after his successful campaign as the Notre Dame defensive coordinator, which ended in the national championship.

Cincinnati Bengals new defensive coordinator Al Golden speaks to the media at Paycor Stadium on Monday, January 27, 2025. Golden returns to Cincinnati after being the defensive coordinator for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Previously he was the Bengals linebacker coach from 2020-21.

During his introductory news conference, Golden had the chance to thank the program that welcomed him with open arms

Notre Dame football is looking at Chris Ash to fill its defensive coordinator vacancy after losing Al Golden to the Bengals.

Golden's defense was one of the nation's best and ranked fifth nationally in scoring at a minuscule 15.5 points allowed per game. The veteran unit was the product of Golden's three years in the coordinator role and closed the 2024 season just shy of a national title.

Tre Holloman scored all 12 of his points in the first half, Jaden Akins had 10 of his 12 after halftime and No. 7 Michigan State routed Minnesota 73-51 on Tuesday night.

Retired swingman Andre Iguodala will become just the seventh player to have his number retired by the Golden State Warriors in a ceremony next month.