Chip Kelly's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 24, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Chip Kelly.

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1917: Last Rose Bowl Win

In 1917, before Chip Kelly's tenure, the Oregon Ducks had last won the Rose Bowl.

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.

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.

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: Ricky Santos Wins Walter Payton Award

In 2006, under Chip Kelly's guidance, quarterback Ricky Santos won the Walter Payton Award.

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.

December 7, 2009: Pac-10 Coach of the Year

On December 7, 2009, Chip Kelly was named Pac-10 Coach of the Year.

2009: Pac-10 Coach of the Year

In 2009, Chip Kelly was named the Pac-10 Coach of the Year.

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: BCS National Championship Game Appearance

In 2011, Chip Kelly coached the Oregon Ducks to the BCS National Championship Game.

2012: Rose Bowl Appearance

In 2012, Chip Kelly coached the Oregon Ducks to the Rose Bowl.

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.

2013: Fiesta Bowl Win

In 2013, Chip Kelly coached Oregon to a victory over Kansas State in the Fiesta Bowl.

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.

2015: Bruins' First Three-Game Winning Streak Since 2015

In 2019, wins over Stanford, Arizona State, and Colorado gave the Bruins their first three-game winning streak since 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.

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.