He was there originally I believe, on top of being a PSU alum.
After Miles passed on the PSU job, this seems like the logical next step, right @Indy Illini Fan ?Unrelated to College carousel, but diving in to the High School carousel with a couple of former Illini coaches: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nfls-lovie-smith-son-miles-151056789.html
From hottest offensive coach in America to OC at Northwestern.![]()
Northwestern names Chip Kelly OC in 'program-defining' move
Veteran coach Chip Kelly, who won a national title at Ohio State in 2024 as offensive coordinator, was named OC at Northwestern, the school announced Tuesday.www.espn.com
If this is a “program-defining” move, does that mean NW is a has-been program a decade past its heyday?From hottest offensive coach in America to OC at Northwestern.
It could be. Don't know if the Ryan family is kicking into NIL as well along with the new stadium? I'm sure some...If this is a “program-defining” move, does that mean NW is a has-been program a decade past its heyday?
Odd move for sure. Would have thought a different landing spot with all the coaching movement.It could be. Don't know if the Ryan family is kicking into NIL as well along with the new stadium? I'm sure some...
Really need some high-end track star type speed to mesh with Chip's offense IMO. This feels like a Fickell bringing in the air raid to Wisconsin move (I can be wrong).
If the recruiting can't be elevated to match the scheme, this will be looked at as a head scratching decision.
Chip Kelly has been in a mostly free-fall since about 2012 after leaving Oregon.I think hiring Kelly is a fun move for Northwestern. I don't know if it will work out, but seems like an experiment you need to be willing to try.
I think Kelly taking this job says a lot about his current reputation.
You left out Oregon->HC Philadelphia Eagles 3 yr ->HC San Francisco 49ers 1 yr-> UCLA HC->OSU OC-> OC LV Raiders->OC NWOregon Head Coach —>UCLA Head Coach —>tOSU OC —> northwestern OC
Can you spot a trend? Rutgers QB Coach next, or a MAC program?
Should’ve never left OSU.You left out Oregon->HC Philadelphia Eagles 3 yr ->HC San Francisco 49ers 1 yr-> UCLA HC->OSU OC-> OC LV Raiders->OC NW
drop from NFL HC to Northwest OC is crazy
Someone has to take the blame
Unless northwestern is going to bring in loads of talent I don’t see the match being very good![]()
Northwestern names Chip Kelly OC in 'program-defining' move
Veteran coach Chip Kelly, who won a national title at Ohio State in 2024 as offensive coordinator, was named OC at Northwestern, the school announced Tuesday.www.espn.com
His last 3 years at UCLA were actually pretty solidYou left out Oregon->HC Philadelphia Eagles 3 yr ->HC San Francisco 49ers 1 yr-> UCLA HC->OSU OC-> OC LV Raiders->OC NW
drop from NFL HC to Northwest OC is crazy
After Miles passed on the PSU job, this seems like the logical next step, right @Indy Illini Fan ?
Someone has to take the blame
Unless northwestern is going to bring in loads of talent I don’t see the match being very good
While it’s admitted in the article is a very outside the box idea and likely won’t happen, Bielema is mentioned in this article about the NFL carousel. Nate Scheelhaase is also mentioned as someone who may get some opportunities to interview.
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NFL head coaching carousel intel, latest Week 18 buzz, news
Which teams will make coaching changes? Could Jeff Hafley or Chris Shula land an open job? Here's our coach movement intel ahead of Week 18.www.espn.com