Quick Info
| Profession | American football coach |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 24/12/1973 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Ottumwa, Iowa, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Chris Ash
16/10/2026
Ash continued in his second season as Notre Dame's defensive coordinator, with the second-ranked Fighting Irish defense drawing praise during the 2026 season. Local coverage highlighted his role in improving the team's run defense as the season progressed.
01/02/2025
Notre Dame hired Chris Ash as its Bob Hinton defensive coordinator ahead of the 2025 season. He replaced Al Golden, who left for the NFL, and returned to college football after several seasons in NFL roles with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders. The hire marked Ash's return to a major defensive coordinator position after earlier stops at Ohio State, Texas, and Rutgers.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Christopher Ash |
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| Known For | College and professional football coaching, including head coach at Rutgers and defensive roles at Ohio State, Wisconsin, Texas, and in the NFL; defensive coordinator at Notre Dame since 2025 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Drake University |
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| Master's Degree | Iowa State University (2005) |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Doreen |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife | Doreen |
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Career
| Playing Career | Defensive back at Drake University |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. A native of Ottumwa, Iowa. | |
| 2. He was a two-time letterwinner at defensive back for Drake. | |
| 3. He earned a master's degree from Iowa State in 2005. | |
| 4. He helped coach Ohio State to the 2014 national championship. | |
| 5. He has coached in both college football and the NFL. | |
| 6. He returned to college football in 2025 after several seasons away from the college game, and his Notre Dame defense was ranked among the nation's top units in 2025. |
