Christopher Thomas Ault (born November 8, 1946) is a former American football player, coach, and college athletics administrator.

He recently served as a member of the Nevada Athletic Commission, overseeing all boxing and UFC fights in the state.

[2][3] A member of the university's faculty senate expressed concern at the perceived conflict of interest, especially because the salary of head football coach exceeded that of athletic director.

Ault won his 200th college football game October 9, 2009 when his Wolf Pack beat Louisiana Tech, 37–14.

Ault led the Rhinos to the Italian Bowl championship game again in 2017 but this time lost to Seamen Milano, 37–29.