History of Chip Kelly in Timeline
Charles Edward "Chip" Kelly is an American football coach currently serving as the offensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders. He gained prominence as the head coach of the Oregon Ducks from 2009-2012, leading them to the 2011 BCS National Championship Game. His success at Oregon led to an NFL coaching career, including head coaching positions with the Philadelphia Eagles (2013-2015) and the San Francisco 49ers (2016). He then returned to college football as the head coach of UCLA from 2018-2024 before joining Ohio State as their offensive coordinator.
1917: Last Rose Bowl Win
In 1917, before Chip Kelly's tenure, the Oregon Ducks had last won the Rose Bowl.
November 25, 1963: Charles Edward Kelly Born
On November 25, 1963, Charles Edward Kelly, who later became a prominent football coach, was born.
1990: Columbia University Lions Coach
In 1990, Chip Kelly began his coaching career with the Columbia University Lions, serving as secondary and special teams coach for the freshman team.
1990: Graduated from University of New Hampshire
In 1990, Chip Kelly earned his Bachelor of Science in physical education from the University of New Hampshire.
1991: Last Championship Game Appearance
In 1991, before Chip Kelly's leadership, was the closest that a team from the Pacific Northwest has come to winning a share of the national championship.
1992: Running Backs Coach at University of New Hampshire
In 1992, Chip Kelly became the running backs coach at the University of New Hampshire.
1992: Kelly Marries Jennifer Jenkins
In 1992, Chip Kelly married Jennifer Jenkins.
1994: Returns to New Hampshire as Running Backs Coach
In 1994, Chip Kelly returned to the University of New Hampshire as the running backs coach, where he stayed for three seasons.
1995: Azumah's Zone Blocking Scheme
In 1995, Chip Kelly devised a zone-blocking scheme for star Jerry Azumah, which raised the profile of UNH football.
1995: Last Rose Bowl Appearance Since 1917
In 1995, prior to Chip Kelly's arrival, it was the last time the Ducks had been to the Rose Bowl since 1917.
1997: Offensive Line Coach at New Hampshire
In 1997, Chip Kelly transitioned to offensive line coach at the University of New Hampshire.
1998: Offensive Line Coach at New Hampshire
In 1998, Chip Kelly continued as the offensive line coach at the University of New Hampshire.
1999: Kelly and Jenkins Divorce
In 1999, Chip Kelly and Jennifer Jenkins divorced.
1999: Offensive Coordinator at New Hampshire
In 1999, Chip Kelly was promoted to offensive coordinator at the University of New Hampshire.
2004: New Hampshire Offense Breaks Records
In 2004, Chip Kelly's offense at the University of New Hampshire broke 29 school records.
2005: College Assistant Coach of the Year
Following the 2005 season, Chip Kelly was named the College Assistant Coach of the Year by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston.
2005: Wildcats' Offensive Output
In 2005, the Wildcats finished second nationally in total offense, third in scoring, and fifth in passing, with an 11-2 record.
2006: Tom Coughlin Offer
In 2006, Tom Coughlin tried to hire Chip Kelly as a quality control coach for the New York Giants, but Kelly turned down the offer.
2006: Ricky Santos Wins Walter Payton Award
In 2006, under Chip Kelly's guidance, quarterback Ricky Santos won the Walter Payton Award.
February 2007: Hired as Oregon Offensive Coordinator
In February 2007, Chip Kelly was hired as the offensive coordinator at the University of Oregon.
2007: Patriots Implement Hurry Up Offense
In 2007, the New England Patriots implemented the hurry up offense, prior to Chip Kelly's meeting with Bill Belichick in 2012.
2008: Ducks Lead Pac-10 in Scoring and Offense
In 2008, the Oregon Ducks, under Chip Kelly, again led the Pac-10 in scoring and total offense, breaking school records.
2008: UCLA's First Win Over Stanford Since 2008
UCLA got its first win over Stanford since 2008, snapping an 11-game losing streak against the Cardinal.
March 31, 2009: Promoted to Head Coach at Oregon
On March 31, 2009, Chip Kelly was promoted to head coach of the Oregon Ducks.
December 7, 2009: Pac-10 Coach of the Year
On December 7, 2009, Chip Kelly was named Pac-10 Coach of the Year.
2009: Oregon Ducks Head Coach
In 2009, Chip Kelly became the head coach of the Oregon Ducks.
2009: Kelly Responds to Season Ticket Holder
In 2009, Chip Kelly responded to a season ticket holder's letter demanding a refund after Oregon's loss to Boise State by sending a personal check for $439 to cover travel costs. The fan returned the check with a thank you note.
2009: Pac-10 Coach of the Year
In 2009, Chip Kelly was named the Pac-10 Coach of the Year.
2009: Discussions with Jon Gruden
In the spring of 2009, Chip Kelly and Jon Gruden discussed offensive strategies in Tampa, Florida.
November 2010: Visit to Pete Carroll
In November 2010, Chip Kelly visited Pete Carroll at the Seattle Seahawks practice facility.
December 4, 2010: Ducks Win Pac-10 Title
On December 4, 2010, Chip Kelly led the Oregon Ducks to a 9-0 conference record and their second consecutive Pac-10 title.
2010: Rose Bowl Appearance
In 2010, Chip Kelly coached the Oregon Ducks to the Rose Bowl.
2010: Coach of the Year Awards
In 2010, Chip Kelly received multiple Coach of the Year awards, including Pac-10 Coach of the Year, Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year, Walter Camp Coach of the Year, Sporting News Coach of the Year, AFCA Coach of the Year Award, and Associated Press Coach of the Year.
January 10, 2011: BCS National Championship Game Loss
On January 10, 2011, Chip Kelly's Oregon Ducks lost to the Auburn Tigers in the BCS National Championship Game, 22-19.
2011: 2011 Season
In 2011, Chip Kelly coached The Oregon Ducks losing to LSU, winning nine games, losing to USC and defeating UCLA in the Pac-12 Football Championship. They defeated #10 Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl.
2011: BCS National Championship Game Appearance
In 2011, Chip Kelly coached the Oregon Ducks to the BCS National Championship Game.
January 2012: Declined Tampa Bay Buccaneers Job
In January 2012, Chip Kelly declined the head coach position with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
2012: 2012 Oregon Ducks Season
In 2012, Chip Kelly coached The Oregon Ducks to ten straight victories, losing to #14 Stanford in overtime and beating #16 Oregon State in the Civil War.
2012: Rose Bowl Appearance
In 2012, Chip Kelly coached the Oregon Ducks to the Rose Bowl.
2012: Meeting with Bill Belichick
In 2012, Chip Kelly met with New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick to discuss the "blur" offense.
2012: Coached at Oregon Ducks
In 2012, Chip Kelly was coaching at Oregon Ducks.
2012: Eagles 4-12 Record
In 2012, the year before Chip Kelly became head coach, the Philadelphia Eagles had a 4-12 record under Andy Reid.
January 2013: NFL Interviews
In January 2013, Chip Kelly was interviewed by the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, and Philadelphia Eagles.
January 16, 2013: Hired as Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach
On January 16, 2013, Chip Kelly agreed to terms with the Philadelphia Eagles to become the team's head coach.
April 16, 2013: Oregon Offers Football Program Probation
On April 16, 2013, the University of Oregon offered to put its football program on two years' probation in response to alleged NCAA violations during Chip Kelly's tenure.
June 26, 2013: NCAA Issues Report on Oregon Violations
On June 26, 2013, the NCAA Committee on Infractions issued its report on Oregon's use of football scouting services, resulting in probation, scholarship reductions, and a show-cause penalty for Chip Kelly.
2013: Philadelphia Eagles Coach
In 2013, Chip Kelly began coaching in the NFL, starting with the Philadelphia Eagles.
2013: UCLA's 2022 Season
In 2022, UCLA began the season 5–0 for the first time since 2013, and finished 9–4 with a loss to Pittsburgh in the Sun Bowl.
2014: Second Season in Philadelphia
In 2014, Chip Kelly finished his second season in Philadelphia with a 10-6 record but failed to make the playoffs.
January 2, 2015: Kelly Assumes Control of Eagles Roster
On January 2, 2015, Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie announced that Chip Kelly would assume control of the 90-man roster, including authority over the draft and free agency. Roseman was "elevated" to Executive Vice President of Football Operations, retaining control of the salary cap and contracts.
March 10, 2015: Eagles Trade Quarterbacks and Running Backs
On March 10, 2015, the Eagles, under Kelly's direction, traded LeSean McCoy to the Buffalo Bills for Kiko Alonso and Nick Foles to the St. Louis Rams for Sam Bradford. They also signed DeMarco Murray.
December 29, 2015: Kelly Fired by the Eagles
On December 29, 2015, Chip Kelly was fired by the Eagles before the final regular season game, as announced by owner Jeffrey Lurie.
2015: End of Philadelphia Eagles Tenure
Chip Kelly's tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles concluded in 2015.
2015: UCLA wins LA Bowl
In 2023, The Bruins were 8-5 winning the LA Bowl over Boise State for the program's first bowl win since 2015.
January 14, 2016: Kelly Hired as 49ers Head Coach
On January 14, 2016, Chip Kelly was hired as the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers.
April 2016: Speculations Arise Regarding Kelly and Baalke's Relationship
In April 2016, speculations began to arise about trouble between Chip Kelly and general manager Trent Baalke.
2016: San Francisco 49ers Coach
In 2016, Chip Kelly coached the San Francisco 49ers.
January 1, 2017: Kelly Fired by the 49ers
On January 1, 2017, following a 2–14 season record, Chip Kelly was fired by the 49ers.
May 26, 2017: Kelly Hired by ESPN as Studio Analyst
On May 26, 2017, Chip Kelly was hired by ESPN as a studio analyst for college football.
November 25, 2017: Kelly Hired as UCLA Head Football Coach
On November 25, 2017, Chip Kelly was hired as the head football coach at UCLA.
2018: UCLA Bruins Head Coach
In 2018, Chip Kelly returned to college football as the head coach for the UCLA Bruins.
2019: Bruins Defeat Arizona State
In 2019, the Bruins defeated Arizona State 42-32 at the Rose Bowl
2019: Bruins Erase Deficit Against Washington State
In 2019, the Bruins, coached by Kelly, erased a 49–17 deficit against Washington State and won 67–63. The 32-point comeback was the third-largest in FBS history.
2022: UCLA's 2022 Season
In 2022, UCLA began the season 5–0 for the first time since 2013, and finished 9–4 with a loss to Pittsburgh in the Sun Bowl.
2023: UCLA wins LA Bowl
In 2023, The Bruins were 8-5 winning the LA Bowl over Boise State for the program's first bowl win since 2015.
February 9, 2024: Kelly Leaves UCLA for Ohio State
On February 9, 2024, Chip Kelly left UCLA after six seasons to become the offensive coordinator for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
2024: Ohio State Offensive Coordinator
In 2024, Chip Kelly left UCLA to become the offensive coordinator for Ohio State.
February 4, 2025: Raiders Hire Kelly as Offensive Coordinator
On February 4, 2025, the Las Vegas Raiders hired Chip Kelly as their offensive coordinator under new head coach Pete Carroll.
November 23, 2025: Kelly Fired by the Raiders
On November 23, 2025, following a 2–9 start to the season, Chip Kelly was fired.
2025: Las Vegas Raiders Offensive Coordinator
In 2025, Chip Kelly was hired as the offensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders but was fired before the season ended.
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