"He’s very much, 'This is for the players, this is Notre Dame against another team, this is not Al Golden vs. his alma mater.' It is a cool story, but he hasn't been up there preaching all week ...

Colts Neck Al Golden, once a star tight end for Penn State, will coach against his alma mater with Notre Dame in the CFP ...

While Golden is trying to keep his focus on Thursday’s College Football Playoff semifinal against his alma mater (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN), one that could put Notre Dame in the national championship ...

Back in 1990, Golden caught the game-tying touchdown in the Nittany Lions’ upset win over No. 1 Notre Dame. Now, the Penn State letterman will try to end his alma mater’s season as a member of ...

But facing his alma mater, Penn State ... national championship game is sparking a different set of emotions. Golden, 55, was a tight end at Penn State from 1988-1991 before a brief NFL stint ...

As the coordinator of a resurgent Notre Dame defense, Golden's wealth of experience will be invaluable as the Fighting Irish try to take down his alma mater and reach the national championship game.