Notre Dame coaching search: Luke Fickell addresses his connection to job
Luke Fickell has become a high-profile name in the hiring season of college football, and been mentioned for open jobs like Southern Cal in recent weeks.
The Cincinnati coach has propelled the Bearcats into College Football Playoff contention as they’re undefeated and playing for the American Athletic Conference championship against Houston on Saturday. At a press conference on Tuesday, Fickell was asked about his interest in the suddenly open Notre Dame job since former coach Brian Kelly has left for LSU.
“I don’t know what there is to address? There is nothing,” Fickell said. “That’s the crazy thing. It’s all whatever is being said out there. There is no speculation… All I care about is the guys that sit in this room.”
Luke Fickell was asked to address the Notre Dame job opening: “I don’t know what there is to address? There is nothing. That’s the crazy thing. It’s all whatever is being said out there. There is no speculation… All I care about is the guys that sit in this room.” #Bearcats pic.twitter.com/Q17drHrG3X
— Brandon Saho (@BrandonSaho) November 30, 2021
Fickell is 47-14 in 5 seasons at Cincinnati. Bruce Feldman of The Athletic and FOX Sports reported that Fickell could be in the mix at Notre Dame if the Irish can wait out a possible College Football Playoff run by the Bearcats.
There are expectations that Luke Fickell will be in the mix for this IF ND can wait out a potential Playoff run by Cincy, but right now it’s Freeman (& the other ND staffers) who have been left to talk recruits off the ledge w/ the Kelly situation. And maybe coach ND in the CFP. https://t.co/orXt6yOx3w
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) November 30, 2021
Luke Fickell's full answer when asked about the Notre Dame job opening. "I don't know what there is to address? There is no speculation. Is the job open? I guess it is…" @WLWT #Bearcats pic.twitter.com/sj2DvFJSCn
— Brandon Saho (@BrandonSaho) November 30, 2021