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Notre Dame Poised to Hire Colts Defensive Line Coach Charlie Partridge

Indianapolis’ season ending clears his path to South Bend.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 15: Head coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on from the sidelines in the first half during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 16: Detail view of an Indianapolis Colts helmet sits on the ground before the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Overview

  • ESPN reports Notre Dame is set to bring in Charlie Partridge from the Colts to coach the defensive line.
  • Partridge would fill the role vacated by Al Washington, who has been reassigned to coach linebackers.
  • With the Colts out of playoff contention, Partridge can depart after the NFL regular season concludes.
  • Partridge is a former FAU head coach who coached at Pitt from 2017 to 2023 and has prior ties to coordinator Chris Ash.
  • Notre Dame seeks a stronger pass rush after 36 sacks in 2025, while the Colts’ front logged 39 sacks with Laiatu Latu leading at 8.5.