Cincinnati is finalizing a deal to hire Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden to run its defense. Golden helped lead the Fighting Irish to Monday night’s College Football Playoff national championship game where they lost to Ohio State. He is expected to officially sign with the team on Thursday.

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden is expected to join the Bengals in the same role, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Wednesday.

After losing in the CFP final, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish's defensive coordinator has his sights set on the NFL, and one team is already interested.

Notre Dame's Al Golden is expected to interview with Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor in the next 48 hours for the defensive coordinator job.

Cincinnati has a prime candidate in Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden, who was the club's linebacker coach in 2020 and 2021 under Taylor's staff. Just last night, Golden competed in the national championship against Ohio State. While Notre Dame lost to a buzzsaw of a Buckeyes squad, Golden's defense was remarkable this season.

Al Golden is expected to return to the Bengals this year as their new defensive coordinator. More at Pro Football Rumors.

The Cincinnati Bengals and Zac Taylor will get their top choice for defensive coordinator with Al Golden. As expected, Golden wrapped things up at Notre Dame and met with the Beng

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive coordinator Al Golden looks on during the Notre Dame Blue-Gold Spring Football Game on April 23, 2022 at Notre Dame