After two years of strong performance, Texas’ defense took a massive step back in 2019. The Longhorns fell 30 spots in the national total defense rankings, with the passing defense ranking among the five worst units in the nation.
To get back on track, Texas hired Chris Ash to lead the unit. Ash helped coach Ohio State to a championship alongside Herman in 2014 and produced a top 10 defense en route to earning the Rutgers job. Things didn’t work out at one of the toughest jobs in the sport, but Ash’s defensive credentials are pristine, and his mindset is direct.