Notre Dame football was dealt a devastating blow this offseason when defensive coordinator Al Golden left to take the same position with the Cincinnati Bengals. Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish program eventually decided on former Ohio State defensive coordinator and Rutgers head coach Chris Ash to replace Golden.

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Chris Ash outlined his vision for the Irish defense in his first comments since taking over the position

Notre Dame is expected to fill the voids remaining on its recruiting staff quickly, with spring practice approaching and the 2026 cycle entering a pivotal period. The Irish will open the 2025 season at Miami on Aug. 31. Need more sports to feed your inner fan? Visit Athlon Sports on YouTube and subscribe today!

Dom Spalding, who's assisted most recently at Big Ten program Northwestern and previously logged multiple seasons at Youngstown State, is joining Freeman's Notre Dame program as an offensive analyst, multiple sources tell FootballScoop. He'll specifically work with the Irish's wide receivers corps.

Notre Dame football's Mitchell Evans is looking to continue a stunning streak for Fighting Irish tight ends in the NFL Draft

It's on Freeman to be ready for change and able to expand his coaching network beyond the familiar. So far, so good.

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