Irish defensive coordinator Al Golden and Buckeyes offensive coordinator Chip Kelly have plenty of experience and will finally coach against each other Monday.

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden talks about his players keeping him motivated with their hard work and the challenge of facing a potent Ohio State offense.

After the Cincinnati Bengals scapegoated Lou Anarumo for all their problems, it seems as though they will be bringing in a familiar face to replace him at defen

Analyzing the key matchups where Notre Dame can capitalize against Ohio State in the CFP National Championship showdown.

Then Miami head coach Al Golden, center, looks on during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Credit: AP/Joe Skipper Notre Dame has held 12 opponents to 17 points or less, tying Ohio State for the most such games ...

“Al Golden is one of us ... Notre Dame has held 12 opponents to 17 points or less, tying Ohio State for the most such games in the nation this year. The Irish are No. 1 nationally in takeaways ...

In this CFP final showdown of the top two scoring defenses at the FBS level, the raw numbers still don’t do justice to their dominance.

“Al Golden is one of us ... Notre Dame has held 12 opponents to 17 points or less, tying Ohio State for the most such games in the nation this year. The Irish are No. 1 nationally in takeaways ...

Notre Dame and Ohio State face off in Atlanta with the winner being crowned the national champs and the winner of the first ever 12 team College Football Playoffs. The Irish defense has been nothing short of spectacular this season,

The Irish have been so well coached that NFL teams have taken notice. In recent weeks, reports have indicated that Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman and defensive coordinator Al Golden are receiving interest from the professional ranks.

Golden returns to Hard Rock Stadium, where banner planes once flew over calling for his ouster as Hurricanes coach.