Chip Kelly is at it again.
Northwestern is expected to name the veteran coach its new offensive coordinator, according to multiple reports.
The former Oregon and UCLA head coach will lead David Braun’s offense, which ranked 15th in the Big Ten in points per game last season (22.5 points).
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Kelly, 62, was fired on Nov. 23 after the Las Vegas Raiders got off to a 2-9 start. He is Ohio State’s offensive coordinator during its 2024 national championship season and previously served as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers, compiling a 28-35 record. His collegiate coaching record totaled 81-41 and he won Pac-10 Coach of the Year honors two consecutive years (2009-10).
Northwestern went 7-6 on the season and defeated Central Michigan 34-7 in the GameAbove Sports Bowl.
Northwestern will open its new $862 million Ryan Field next season and hopes Kelly’s high-octane offense will give fans a reason to pack Lakefront Stadium.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Northwestern football hires Chip Kelly as new offensive coordinator
