Chip Kelly's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Chip Kelly is an American football coach known for his innovative, fast-paced offensive strategies. He achieved significant success as the head coach of the Oregon Ducks from 2009-2012, leading them to a National Championship appearance. This success propelled him to the NFL, where he coached the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers. After a period in the NFL, Kelly returned to college football as the head coach of the UCLA Bruins for six seasons. He recently departed UCLA to become the offensive coordinator for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1988: It was the Bruins' third consecutive eight-win season, the second such streak in the program since 1988 under coach Terry Donahue.

In 2023, the Bruins were 8–5, winning the LA Bowl over Boise State for the program's first bowl win since 2015. It was the Bruins' third consecutive eight-win season, the second such streak in the program since 1988 under coach Terry Donahue.

1991: Closest Pacific Northwest Team to National Championship Since 1991

In 2011, Oregon's appearance in the national championship was the closest a team from the Pacific Northwest had come to winning a share of the national championship since 1991.

2004: New Hampshire offense breaks records

In 2004, the University of New Hampshire's offense broke 29 school records, compiling 5,446 yards and scoring 40 or more points in seven games under Chip Kelly's guidance.

2005: College Assistant Coach of the Year

In 2005, Chip Kelly was named the College Assistant Coach of the Year by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston.

2005: Wildcats offense ranks nationally

In 2005, the New Hampshire Wildcats finished second nationally in total offense (493.5 ypg), third in scoring (41.7 ppg), and fifth in passing (300.1 ypg), achieving an 11-2 record.

2006: Ricky Santos Wins Walter Payton Award

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

2008: UCLA gets its first win over Stanford since 2008

After an open date in 2008, the UCLA Bruins, led by Chip Kelly, traveled to Stanford and defeated the Cardinal 34–16, snapping an 11-game losing streak against the Cardinal.

2008: Oregon Ducks lead Pac-10 in scoring and total offense

In 2008, the Oregon Ducks led the Pac-10 in scoring (41.9 ppg) and total offense (484.8 ypg), breaking school records set the previous season.

December 7, 2009: Named 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 Award

In 2009, Chip Kelly was named 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 finish in conference play, winning their second consecutive outright Pac-10 title.

2010: Multiple Coach of the Year Awards

In 2010, Chip Kelly was named 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

On January 10, 2011, Chip Kelly's Oregon Ducks team played in the BCS National Championship game against the Auburn Tigers, losing 22-19.

2011: BCS National Championship Game Appearance

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

2015: Bruins achieve three-game winning streak

After winning over Stanford, Arizona State, and Colorado, the 2019 Bruins, under the leadership of Chip Kelly, achieved their first three-game winning streak since 2015.

2015: Bruins win LA Bowl over Boise State for the program's first bowl win since 2015

In 2023, the Chip Kelly led 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 42-32

In 2019, following the Stanford victory, Chip Kelly's Bruins defeated Arizona State 42–32 at the Rose Bowl. The Sun Devils were ranked No. 24 in the AP Poll at the time.

2019: Bruins erase 32-point deficit

In 2019, the Chip Kelly led Bruins erased a 49–17 deficit against No. 19 Washington State and won 67–63. The 32-point comeback was the third-largest in FBS history.