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.

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 ...

Ash was hired as the head coach at Rutgers one year later. “Those are things you feel good about,” McCarney said. “It was so easy to recommend Chris.” Now 51, Ash is back in the college ...

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

Notre Dame has had quite the run of defensive coordinators the past several years. Mike Elko had a strong year for the Irish ...

Ash was hired as the coach at Rutgers one year later. “Those are things you feel good about,” McCarney said. “It was so easy to recommend Chris.” Now 51, Ash is back in the college game ...

Notre Dame football's offense entered the CFP championship game eighth in FBS with a 73.1% conversion rate (19 of 26) on fourth down.