Chad Bowden
General Manager
USC
Chad Bowden’s football personnel career includes USC, Notre Dame and Cincinnati. He joined USC as general manager in 2025 after serving as Notre Dame’s first general manager.
At Notre Dame, Bowden advanced from defensive recruiting work to director of recruiting in February 2022 and general manager in March 2024. His earlier experience includes directing recruiting at Cincinnati after student work in that department.
Career
2025
General Manager
Joined the football front office.
March 2024
General Manager
Promoted to general manager.
February 2022
Director of Recruiting
Advanced into recruiting leadership.
2021
Defensive Recruiting Staff
Joined the program.
Director of Recruiting
Led recruiting after student staff work.