According to Albert Breer, the Bengals are waiting for the dust to settle on Notre Dame’s season and plan on bringing in Notre Dame DC Al Golden for an interview for their defensive coordinator job sometime over the next 48 hours.

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden will interview for the same job with the Cincinnati Bengals, according to a report from On3’s Pete Nakos. Nakos said the interview will take place within the next 48 hours — in a report that came out Tuesday afternoon — and that the “current expectation” is Golden will leave the Irish for the NFL.

The Cincinnati Bengals did more than watch Ohio State knock off Notre Dame 34-23 for the 2025 National Championship. Cincy was looking at its top target at defensive coordinator Al Golden. The Fighting Irish DC has emerged “as the top candidate” for the Bengals’ opening,

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman isn't expected to go to the NFL, but we can't say the same thing for his defensive coordinator. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Notre Dame's Al Golden has emerged as the "top candidate" to become the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati

Al Golden has emerged as a key name in the NFL coaching rumor mill after a strong stint as Notre Dame's defensive coordinator, sparking interest from the Cincinnati Bengals

Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator appears to have his next NFL gig lined up. Golden is the Bengals’ top target for defensive coordinator, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report. Head coach Zac Taylor has paused his search for other candidates in anticipation of pursuing a hire in this case.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost in the College Football National Championship game 34-23 to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Monday night, and they could have a coach to replace in the near future.