The cornerback group contributed to Notre Dame’s 21st total defense national ranking, with a 42nd ranking in team defense pass efficiency. The Irish only allowed 198 yards passing per game in 2022, which ranked 23rd nationally.

Michael Mickens (born July 24, 1987) is an American football coach and former cornerback who is the defensive backs coach and defensive pass game coordinator of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

2 days ago · Defensive backs coach Mike Mickens joined the Notre Dame staff in 2020 and has been a strong asset to the Fighting Irish football program. He’s entering year six in South Bend, and it’s no surprise other college (and reportedly NFL) teams are interested in him.

17 hours ago · Mike Mickens, widely regarded as one of the best in his field, is reportedly a prime candidate for the same position at the University of Texas. The ... The potential move makes sense, given that Mickens was passed over for Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator job in favor of Chris Ash. Initially, there was talk of Mickens sharing co-DC duties ...

2 days ago · Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive backs coach Mike Mickens in the huddle with players during a time out against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the CFP National ...

Jan 28, 2025 · Mike Mickens, Notre Dame’s secondary coach, has rapidly emerged as one of the country’s most popular assistant coaches. The former Cincinnati standout transformed the Irish’s historically weak position into one of the nation’s strongest teams, despite occasional lack of …

Dec 2, 2024 · The job that Mike Mickens has done at Notre Dame can’t be understated. An accomplished cornerback coach at Cincinnati during his previous stop, Coach Mickens walked into a less than optimal situation with the Fighting Irish.

Jan 23, 2025 · Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman should promote Mike Mickens to the role of defensive coordinator

Apr 4, 2024 · Notre Dame defensive backs coach Mike Mickens, fresh off his promotion from cornerbacks coach, spoke to reporters after Wednesday’s spring practice. Mickens is also the defensive passing game coordinator, a role in which he led one of the best pass defenses in the nation last season.

Aug 16, 2024 · As Notre Dame prepares to open its 2024 campaign at Texas A&M in a couple of weeks, Fighting Irish secondary coach Mike Mickens is confident that his secondary unit coming together, and in the...