Chris Ash, Notre Dame's new defensive coordinator, is known for his tireless work ethic, honed from a young age. Ash's ...

Taking a detailed look at the current employment status of the past 20 years' worth of FBS national title defensive ...

Andy Buh, seen here as the defensive coordinator at Rutgers, is following Chris Ash to Notre Dame. (Andy Mills | NJ Advance ...

It's on Freeman to be ready for change and able to expand his coaching network beyond the familiar. So far, so good.

Now, Chris Ash is tasked with replacing him. Ash, a native of Iowa, slept on couches while working at Drake. He eventually won a national championship and now seeks a second. Insight into what Ash ...

Chris Ash, Notre Dame's new defensive coordinator, is known for his tireless work ethic, honed from a young age. Ash's coaching journey includes stints at Drake, Iowa State, Wisconsin, Arkansas ...

The Notre Dame football team has undergone some coaching changes in the month since the Fighting Irish played in the national title game, with the biggest being on defense with new defensive ...

Last season, Chris Ash was a scout for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He loved his job and was not looking for another one.

SOUTH BEND— Half a lifetime ago, long before he would land at Notre Dame football as the replacement for the reigning Broyles Award winner, Chris Ash slept on the couch in the Drake football office.