Christopher Ash (born December 24, 1973) is an American football coach who is the defensive coordinator of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He served as the head coach of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights from 2016 to 2019, and defensive coordinator of the Wisconsin Badgers, Arkansas Razorbacks, Ohio State Buckeyes, and Texas Longhorns.

Jan 29, 2025 · Notre Dame has hired Chris Ash as its defensive coordinator, the school announced on Saturday. The former Rutgers coach replaces Al Golden, who departed his post to take the same job with the ...

Jan 30, 2025 · The narrative of Chris Ash's Rutgers tenure is one of consistent lopsided losses, being dominated on the field and not recruiting at the level needed — all while trying to build a Big Ten ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Rutgers was just 8-33 in his time in charge after he was hired to succeed current Texas offensive coordinator Kyle Flood. Ash was fired in September 2019 after a 1-3 start to the season.

Jan 29, 2025 · Notre Dame is set to hire Chris Ash as its defensive coordinator, CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reports. The former Rutgers coach replaces Al Golden, who departed his post to take the same job with the ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Former Rutgers head coach Chris Ash has accepted the DC job with the Irish, a source confirmed Wednesday. Citing sources, ESPN said a deal is “expected to be finalized in the near future.”

Jan 27, 2025 · Former Rutgers head coach Chris Ash reportedly has emerged as the focus of the search for Al Golden’s successor, according to Football Scoop and The Athletic. Ash, 51, spent this season as a ...

Jan 27, 2025 · Chris Ash could be returning to college football with a big job at a powerhouse program. The former Rutgers head coach “has emerged as a strong candidate” to be named the defensive...

Chris Ash took over the helm of the Rutgers football program, his first season as a head coach in 2016, culminating a nearly 20-year career as an assistant coach.

Feb 9, 2024 · Rutgers head coach Chris Ash has two top N.Y. players on campus, Thursday. (John Munson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) LAS VEGAS — Chris Ash looks younger than he did when he was last on...