Marcus Freeman's Notre Dame Fighting Irish had a noteworthy season, concluding with an 11-1 record and a National Championship appearance against Ohio State. Despite the strong season and a solid playoff push, they fell short 34-23. Following this season, defensive coordinator Al Golden will not return as he has accepted a position with the Cincinnati Bengals as their new defensive coordinator, reuniting with Zac Taylor. Golden's defense at Notre Dame was impressive, ranked among the best nationally.
In 2024, Al Golden's defensive unit at Notre Dame was one of the best in the country, tied with Army, allowing 15.5 points per game.
Notre Dame needed a near-perfect game to stop Ohio State in the National Championship but lost 34-23, finishing the season 14-2.
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