It looks like there is a new defensive coordinator at Notre Dame and his name is Mike Elko.

Irish247 and 247Sports analyst Josh Newberg have learned that the former Wake Forest defensive coordinator is expected to accept the same position with the Fighting Irish. As 247Sports's Steve Wiltfong said it would be, we're told it is a three-year deal, although we're waiting additional confirmation on that.

A deal is being finalized.

As Irish247 previously reported, Elko was in South Bend Tuesday for an interview. He replaces former Notre Dame defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder, who was fired during this 4-8 season for the Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame also interviewed current linebackers coach Mike Elston for the open defensive coordinator position on Wednesday.

Elko just wrapped up his third season with Wake Forest after holding the same title at Bowling Green. For the season, Wake Forest performed well defensively. It finished in the Top 20 nationally in scoring defense and Top 10 in turnovers.

Elko is a 1999 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and has strong ties to the Keystone State. Elko's coaching career includes stops at Stony Brook, Pennsylvania, the US Merchant Marine Academy, Fordham, Richmond, Hofstra, Bowling Green and Wake Forest.

Elko and and his wife Michelle, have three children, Michael, Andrew, and Kaityln.