Here's a look back at Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden's ties to Penn State ahead of Thursday's Orange Bowl:

Forgive Al Golden if he feels like he’s living in a time warp. The former 1990 Nittany Lion team captain currently serves as Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator. Golden is now scheming to stop Penn State in Thursday’s College Football Playoff semifinal (7:30 p.

At first glance, the hire of Al Golden as Notre Dame defensive coordinator in 2022 seemed a somewhat uninspired decision from first-time head coach Marcus Freeman.

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On Thursday night, Al Golden ... to Golden. Though he’ll be standing on the opposing sideline, Golden has deep ties to Penn State. He was a three-year letter-winner for the Nittany Lions ...

How the Notre Dame defensive coordinator is trying his best put away his Penn State feelings for one important College Football Playoff night.

Thursday, January 9 at 7:30 p.m.Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL.Watch: ESPNRadio: See Penn State Radio NetworkFollow