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Northwestern Hires Ex-NFL, College Coach Chip Kelly as OC
- Northwestern has hired veteran coach Chip Kelly as the school's offensive coordinator, the school announced Tuesday, December 30, 2025, with ESPN's Pete Thamel reporting the move.
- As a two-time college and NFL head coach, Chip Kelly brings broad experience from Oregon, UCLA, Philadelphia Eagles, and San Francisco 49ers, plus a 2024 national title as Ohio State's offensive coordinator.
- Following a 24-10 loss on Nov. 23, the Raiders fired Kelly in November after a 2-9 start, despite paying him $6 million annually through 2027.
- Kelly replaces Zach Lujan, whose contract expires soon, and will be playcaller as Northwestern opens the new $862 million Ryan Field next year.
- Kelly's move follows a pattern of college success and mixed NFL results, including failed head-coaching stints with the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles and a short Las Vegas run.
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