Yes, it’s the same role that he currently holds with the Irish, but clearly at the highest level. When asked about potentially making the move, Golden was very coy about what his intentions were, saying “at the end of the day, this is not the time or the place,” as reported by On3’s Pete Nakos.

Al Golden knows that Notre Dame needs to be at its best defensively on Monday to take down Ohio State's aerial threat.

Notre Dame Defensive Coordinator Al Golden Reacts to Receiving Interest From Bengals Ahead of National Championship. Golden and the Fighting Irish play the Ohio State Buckeyes on Monday night.