It has been a few months since Chip Kelly shockingly left as UCLA Bruins football head coach to take the offensive coordinator job at Ohio State.
Leaving a Power Five program head coaching position for an assistant role was a bit of a surprise, although Kelly’s time in Westwood likely was running out either way.
The highest-paid offensive coordinator list was released from Pro Football Focus, and Kelly was second on the list, making $2 million this season in Columbus.
The highest-paid OC is Notre Dame’s Mike Denbrock, followed right behind by Kelly. Garrett Riley and Bobby Petrino are other notable names on this list.
Former UCLA coach Chip Kelly is among the highest paid offensive coordinators in college football. https://t.co/3E5ZysXPG8
— James H. Williams covers UCLA football (@JHWreporter) May 25, 2024
Chip Kelly spoke about the decision to leave UCLA to go to Ohio State, and the Big Ten showdown will be interesting with four new teams in the conference.
It will be interesting to see how the Buckeyes offense looks with Kelly calling the plays. Either way, UCLA fans are happy DeShaun Foster has taken over and turned over a new leaf in Westwood.