The Bruins have gotten their first choice to be their next head coach as the school has officially announced the hiring of Chip Kelly. Kelly has agreed to a 5-year, $23.3 million deal which includes a $9 million reciprocal buyout.
"I am thrilled to welcome Chip Kelly to Westwood," said Dan Guerrero. "His success speaks for itself, but more than that, I firmly believe that his passion for the game and his innovative approach to coaching student-athletes make him the perfect fit for our program. 'Champions Made Here' is more than just a mantra at UCLA, and I'm confident that Chip will lead UCLA Football back to competing for championships.