Former Oregon State Special teams coordinator Jamie Christian’s wife, Deja, remains out of the media’s prying eyes.
Jamie Christian was fired as Oregon State’s special teams coordinator on October 5, 2025, one day after a 27-23 loss to Appalachian State that left the Beavers with a 0-6 record.
According to reports, the team’s recent loss marks its worst start since 1991.
It was head coach Trent Bray who announced the move. He cited the need for change amid ongoing struggles with special teams, including botched snaps, blocked field goals, and poor rankings in FBS statistics.
Meanwhile, Jamie’s wife, Deja, hasn’t made any public comments on the firing. In fact, she has consistently maintained a low profile in the media.
Jamie and Deja Have Been Together for Over Three Decades!
The former Oregon State special teams coordinator, Jamie, and his wife, Deja, lived in Corvallis, Oregon, during his time at Oregon State.
Although details surrounding their relationship timeline remain unknown, they’ve been together for over three decades.
That said, in 2018, during Valentine’s Day, he shared a post dedicated to Deja, writing:
Happy Valentines Day to the love of my life! ❤️25 yrs Strong
Jamie Christian
This suggests that Jamie and Deja have been together since atleast 1993.
While the intricate details about their wedding are concealed, Jamie and Deja celebrate their wedding anniversary on October 4.
Happy Anniversary ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Xk0P4OLw59
— Jamie Christian (@CoachJChristian) October 4, 2023
In 2023, he shared a collage of pictures featuring his moments with Deja.
The couple has a daughter named Cree Christian, born in 1993. Likewise, they’ve already become grandparents to granddaughter, Akari.
Happy Anniversary ❤️ pic.twitter.com/E1nl6yy77g
— Jamie Christian (@CoachJChristian) October 4, 2020
He is a family man who loves spending time with his loved ones. During 2022 Thanksgiving day, Jamie shared a family picture, writing:
Blessed to have Thanksgiving yesterday with family! ❤️ y’all!
Jamie
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Jamie Christian began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Oregon State in 2000-01, assisting during their Fiesta Bowl win over Notre Dame.
- He played college ball as a fullback at Fresno State before switching to running back at Central Washington, where he led the team in rushing and helped win the 1995 NAIA National Championship.
- At Arizona State, he coached the special teams that included 2007 Lou Groza Award winner Thomas Weber, the nation’s top kicker that year.
