Chip Kelly leaves UCLA head coaching job to be OC at Ohio State

Published: Feb. 9, 2024, 10:08 p.m.

UCLA's head coach Chip Kelly is taking a demotion and pay cut to become the offensive coordinator at Ohio State next season. Kelly's record came out to just above .500 with the Bruins at 35-34. The move has reportedly been made out of a desire to coach players more hands-on.

UCLA Bruins head coach Chip Kelly against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the first half at Sun Devil Stadium. Ncaa Ucla At As

UCLA Bruins head coach Chip Kelly reacts during the first quarter against the Boise State Broncos in the Starco Brands LA Bowl at SoFi Stadium.

UCLA Bruins head coach Chip Kelly watches from the sidelines in the fourth quarter against the California Golden Bears at Rose Bowl.

UCLA Bruins head coach Chip Kelly on the sidelines during the second half at Arizona Stadium.

UCLA Bruins head coach Chip Kelly reacts after the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Rose Bowl. UCLA defeated Colorado 28-16.

UCLA Bruins head coach Chip Kelly (left) talks with Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during the game at the Rose Bowl.

UCLA Bruins head coach Chip Kelly reacts on the sidelines during the first half against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium.

UCLA Bruins head coach Chip Kelly arrives prior to the game against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium.

UCLA Bruins head coach Chip Kelly watches game action against the Washington State Cougars during the second half at Rose Bowl.

UCLA Bruins head coach Chip Kelly looks on before the game against the San Diego State Aztecs at Snapdragon Stadium.

UCLA Bruins coach Chip Kelly during Pac-12 Media Day at Resorts World Las Vegas.

UCLA Bruins quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) talks to head football coach Chip Kelly before a play against the Pittsburgh Panthers defense in the first half in the 2022 Sun Bowl at Sun Bowl.

UCLA Bruins coach Chip Kelly speaks during Pac-12 Media Day at Novo Theater.