Weeks after firing Bruce Barnum, the Vikings finally found their next man up. After posting an impressive 47-21 record and making three consecutive NCAA Division II playoff appearances, Chris Fisk is making his move towards Portland State.

Meet Chris Fisk: Portland State’s Head Football Coach

“BREAKING: Portland State has hired Central Washington coach Chris Fisk as the next football coach, sources tell me. Fisk, 48, grew up in Idaho,” columnist John Canzano confirmed on X. “He was 47-21 in seven seasons at Division II Central Washington.”

Chris Fisk joined the Wildcats in spring 2016 as offensive line coach and co-offensive coordinator. He quickly made an impact in his first season, helping their offense to climb almost 50 spots in national rankings by smacking 433.1 yards per game.

Now, Fisk is stepping into his new role at Portland State, which isn’t going to be an easy deal. PSU football has struggled for years with limited resources and NIL and has faced difficulty in playing home games, which are almost 15 miles from campus at Hillsboro Stadium. Even former coach Barnum flinched with these difficulties and went 39-75 for 11 seasons with just one winning year.

But for now, let’s know about Fisk’s background.

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Chris Fisk’s Early Life And Background

Fisk grew up in Pocatello, Idaho, and worked hard for him way up through coaching. Before coming to Central Washington, he served as co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at CWU.

After those early successes, he became the head coach in 2019 and led the Wildcats to another Great Northwest Athletic Conference title with a 5-1 league record and 7-4 overall. They ended the season with six straight wins and even earned All-American honors, three All-Region players, and several GNAC honors with 20 all-conference selections.

Where Did Chris Fisk Play College Football? 

Fisk began his college career playing at the University of Jamestown in North Dakota and Southwestern College in Kansas. After finishing his college, Fisk spent five years as an offensive line coach at the University of Mary. Then he moved to Southern Oregon, where he served as co-offensive coordinator from 2011 to 2015 before joining CWU.

And after a long wait and years of coordinator jobs, the Wildcats promoted him as head coach in 2019. As a rookie head coach, he guided them to their third straight Great Northwestern Athletic Conference championship with a 5-1 record and a 7-4 overall record.

What Are Chris Fisk’s Achievements as a Coach? 

Under him, Central Washington finished strong with a 10-2 season, going 9-0 in the Lone Star Conference to win the 10-team league. Last month, Fisk was named the Division II Super Region 4 coach of the year by the American Football Coaches Association. Back in 2022, in their first year in the Lone Star Conference, the Wildcats went second with a 6-3 conference record and a 6-4 overall record.

During his time with the Wildcats, he has produced numerous talented players. Linebacker Donte Hamilton, who received All-American honors in 2021, and Chris Fisk also developed three All-Region selections (Hamilton, K. Patrick Hegarty, and Zach Stecklein) with an impressive 21 first-team all-conference picks.

Chris Fisk’s guidance, helped fourteen players to earn All-LSC honors, with players like Raymond Schalk, Scottland Vise, Christian Penny, Tanner Volk, and Colson Brunner all making the first team. Even this year, the Fisk team had Tyler Flanagan, who’s named the Offensive Back of the Year for the second straight season, and J.V. Sikes, who’s named Defensive Player of the Year for the second time.

How Did Chris Fisk Become Portland State’s Head Coach? 

Chris Fisk’s numerous successes at various spots developing talented players and his success as offensive coordinator made his way to Portland State. Those achievements positioned him as the top candidate among 12 coaches who interviewed for the Vikings’ job vacancy.

Now, with that, let’s know about Chris Fisk’s net worth.

What is Chris Fisk’s Net Worth in 2025?

Chris Fisk’s net worth is not publicly known, and even Portland State didn’t give any update on his salary, but it’s confirmed that Fisk will get paid something similar to or more than former head coach Bruce Barnum. Barnum joined Portland State back in 2020 and had an annual salary of $195,000, as per records. So, fans might expect Fisk to earn in millions after years of success.

But for now, Chris Fisk is stepping into a risky dynasty, and it will be interesting to see how things turn out for him and his team next year.