Overview
- Pro Football Talk reports that some Kentucky players believe Chip Kelly could be their next coach, though his candidacy has not been confirmed.
- Kentucky dismissed Mark Stoops on Sunday after a 5-7 season that ended with a 41-0 loss to Louisville, a day after he said he would not leave.
- Other names reported as potential targets include Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein, Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline, and UNLV head coach Dan Mullen.
- Kelly was fired by the Las Vegas Raiders after 11 games as offensive coordinator, following a reported three-year deal worth about $6 million annually.
- His résumé spans head-coaching stops at Oregon and UCLA, NFL stints with the Eagles and 49ers, and a 2024 season as Ohio State’s offensive coordinator during a national title run.