Al Golden

What Notre Dame Needs to do to Win a Championship in 2024

7 days ago by Jamie Uyeyama

CFP champions have to check certain boxes to win it all and Notre Dame looks like it can check all the right ones on defense, but doing the same on offense is in question

Hit & Hustle | Is Notre Dame a Viable Championship Program?

13 days ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Greg and Jamie discuss the qualifications needed to win a championship and what Notre Dame needs to be able to meet them

Things We Learned After the NFL Draft

21 days ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Notre Dame had a much better NFL Draft weekend than they've had in the last couple of years

Kyngstonn Villiamu-Asa is No Ordinary Freshman LB

1 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Kyngstonn Villiamu-Asa arrived at Notre Dame with impeccable credentials and has proven he is both physically and mentally prepared to compete immediately as a freshman

Notre Dame has Plenty of Good Options at Linebacker in 2024

1 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Could Notre Dame play as many as five linebackers this fall? It's a real possibility. They have a talented, versatile group of athletes competing to earn reps this spring

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

1 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on having to wait set expectations for Notre Dame's offense this season, on sneaking veggies into smoothies on defense, the impact of JD Bertrand on and off the field, and more

Kiser is at a Different Level in Year Six

1 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Whether it's physically being bigger or mentally understanding everything he's seeing, Jack Kiser has reached a different level as a player this spring

Environment of Empowerment Has Led to Success for Golden's Defense

1 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Empowering coaches and players has been part of Al Golden's process as defensive coordinator and it has led to success on the field

Al Golden Notebook | April 6th

1 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden spoke following Saturday's practice.

Notre Dame S Adon Shuler's Off the Field Work Paying Off This Spring

1 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame safety Adon Shuler captured the attention of his coaches in the offseason and now he's impressing with his play.

Video | DC Al Golden on Notre Dame LBs, Edges, Moving Past Last Season

1 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden spoke following Saturday’s practice.

2026 DB DJ Williams: 'I’ve never felt that type of interest before'

1 mo ago by Matt Freeman

2026 Carrollwood Day (Fla.) defensive back DJ Williams goes in-depth on a multi-day visit to Notre Dame.

Notre Dame Defensive Coordinator Al Golden Extended

3 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden has signed an extension with the Fighting Irish.

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

3 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on Notre Dame improving the batting average on top recruiting targets, on Marcus Freeman being ahead of the curve when he hired Al Golden, how the 2024 schedule is set up for success, and more

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

4 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on having the right coordinators to take a program to the highest level, an early look at ND's 2024 schedule, and on Nick Saban's impact at Alabama

Friday’s Sun Bowl to provide a glimpse of Notre Dame’s future defense

4 mo ago by Andrew Mentock

“This is the starting point for a very great year,” Howard Cross III said. “I was talking to my dad, if you want to go into the season being that guy, this is where you prove to everybody that you can compete with the best.”

Al Golden Notebook | Sun Bowl Week

4 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden spoke ahead of Tuesday's practice as the Fighting Irish prepare for Oregon State.

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

5 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on how Notre Dame got stuck in a youth movement on offense for three years, on Riley Leonard, how close ND actually is to being a CFP contender, and more

Notre Dame’s portal needs: Which positions might Marcus Freeman bolster with transfers?

5 mo ago by Andrew Mentock

The fall transfer period officially begins on Monday, Dec. 4. The Fighting Irish will look to address plenty of potential needs for the 2024 season.

Notre Dame prepares for plucky Stanford offense in regular-season finale

5 mo ago by Andrew Mentock

Stanford averages 20.4 points (113th) and 5.04 yards per play (T-110th). So why did Marcus Freeman witness a scene from "A Beautiful Mind" when he walked into the DC's office on Sunday? “It was like a mad scientist with stuff all over the board."