11 Facts About Dave Christensen

David Joe Christensen was born on January 17,1961 and is an American football coach and former player.

Dave Christensen previously served as the offensive coordinator for the University of Utah.

Dave Christensen was formerly the assistant head coach and offensive coordinator for the University of Missouri.

Dave Christensen served as an offensive assistant under Gary Pinkel for 19 years, including the last 16 as his offensive coordinator.

Dave Christensen first joined Pinkel at the University of Toledo in 1990 as offensive line coach, and was promoted to offensive coordinator in 1992.

From 2005 to 2008, Dave Christensen employed a passing-oriented version of the no-huddle spread offense.

Dave Christensen himself was a finalist for the Broyles Award and Rivals.

Dave Christensen's name had been mentioned with respect to the head coaching position of several ailing programs, namely, New Mexico, Washington, Washington State, and Wyoming.

Dave Christensen ultimately accepted the head coaching job at Wyoming.

Dave Christensen led the Cowboys to a 2009 New Mexico Bowl win in 2009 against the Fresno State.

On December 21,2020, Dave Christensen announced his retirement from college coaching after 38 years.