Partridge was the head coach of Paramus Catholic High School, a position he held for five seasons (2010–2014).
On February 8, 2017, Partridge was promoted to Special Teams Coordinator and continued as linebackers coach.
[5] Before the 2018 season, Partridge was offered to join the Alabama Crimson Tide football staff, but chose to stay at Michigan.
On January 2, 2020, Chris Partridge was hired by Ole Miss and new head coach Lane Kiffin.
[9] Partridge allegedly participated in the destruction of evidence regarding the Michigan Wolverines football sign-stealing scandal.