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Breaking down past and present Notre Dame defensive turnarounds

Eric Hansenby: Eric Hansen10/08/25EHansenND
Chris Ash and Marcus Freeman
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Chris Ash has drawn praise from head coach Marcus Freeman for ND's recent defensive resurgence. Mike Miller/Blue & Gold

From Bob Diaco to Marcus Freeman to Al Golden, Notre Dame defensive coordinators often turn shaky starts into strong finishes. Chris Ash is aiming to do the same

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