Portland State Reaches Deal to Hire Central Washington’s Chris Fisk as Head Coach
He inherits a resource-strapped program pursuing a reset following Bruce Barnum’s exit.
Overview
- Portland State reached an agreement this week with Central Washington head coach Chris Fisk to lead the Vikings, according to The Oregonian.
- Fisk was expected to meet with his Central Washington players Friday in Ellensburg, and reports indicate Portland State plans to introduce him early next week.
- He led the Wildcats to multiple NCAA Division II playoff appearances, including a 10-2 season and a 9-0 Lone Star Conference record this year.
- The American Football Coaches Association recently honored Fisk as the Division II Super Region 4 Coach of the Year.
- Contract details have not been disclosed, and reporting notes he takes over a program with budget constraints, off-campus home games, and fundraising and NIL challenges.