Rutgers, Chris Ash and Notre Dame

Ohio State football defensive coordinator search: Updating the latest movement
Here’s a round-up of the latest news pertinent to Ohio State’s defensive coordinator search. Former Wisconsin defensive coordinator — and interim head coach (2022) — Jim Leonhard seems to be staying put in the NFL.
Source: Former Rutgers coach Chris Ash chosen as next Notre Dame football defensive coordinator
Co-defensive coordinator with Luke Fickell for Ohio State’s 2014 national champions, Chris Ash helped coach Urban Meyer’s Buckeyes go 26-2 in 2014-15.
Notre Dame hires former Rutgers coach Chris Ash as defensive coordinator
Days after Al Golden left to become the defensive coordinator of the Cincinnati Bengals, the Fighting Irish have hired former Rutgers coach Chris Ash to be their new defensive coordinator, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Ash has been in the NFL since the start of the 2021 season and worked as a scout for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2024.
Former Ohio State assistant coach named Notre Dame defensive coordinator: Buckeye Breakfast
The Irish, fresh off losing a national title game to the Buckeyes, reportedly hired defensive coordinator Chris Ash on Wednesday. The deal is expected to be finalized shortly.
Notre Dame Tabs Former Big Ten Head Coach As Next Defensive Coordinator
Just over a week after losing to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the national championship game, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have their next defensive coordinator. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, the university is hiring Chris Ash as their new DC.
What’s next for Notre Dame at defensive coordinator? Transfer portal impact? Irish mailbag
There's plenty to talk about at Notre Dame in the wake of the national title game loss. What's next and how have expectations changed?
Notre Dame hires former Texas, Ohio State defensive coordinator with NFL experience to replace Al Golden
After losing Al Golden to the Cincinnati Bengals for their defensive coordinator position, the Irish have landed their replacement who brings vast experience across college and the NFL.
Breaking: Notre Dame Appoints New Defensive Coordinator Amid Staff Changes
A few things to know about Notre Dame's hiring of Chris Ash and what it might mean for a rising defensive position coach with the Irish.
Notre Dame hiring Chris Ash as defensive coordinator to replace Al Golden: Source
Chris Ash, a former Rutgers head coach who spent the past four years in the NFL, will be Notre Dame's new defensive ...
Sources: Notre Dame to hire Chris Ash as defensive coordinator
Chris Ash has accepted the job of defensive coordinator at Notre Dame, sources told ESPN. It will be his fifth coordinator ...
Notre Dame expected to hire ex-Rutgers coach Chris Ash as replacement for Al Golden at defensive coordinator
Notre Dame is set to hire Chris Ash as its defensive coordinator, CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reports. The former Rutgers coach ...
Report: Chris Ash to Be Named Notre Dame DC After Al Golden's Exit to Bengals
Notre Dame is working on a deal to bring Chris Ash in as the Fighting Irish's new defensive coordinator, per ESPN's Pete ...
Notre Dame Seeks New Defensive Coordinator as Al Golden Returns to NFL
Al Golden accomplished a ton in three years at Notre Dame but now the Irish must replace him as he's on his way back to the ...
Indiana football defensive coordinator Bryant Haines gets new deal amidst interest from CFP teams
Bryant Haines was the first assistant in Indiana football history to make more than $1 million a year, and he delivered ...