Former Ohio State football offensive coordinator Chip Kelly has once again captured the attention of fans — this time because of his wardrobe.
On July 21, Kelly went viral on social media for wearing a Northwestern hard hat and a purple vest while speaking to the media at Ryan Field, Northwestern’s updated football stadium that is still under construction.
“Chip Kelly. Purple vest. Hard hat. Football guy,” read the caption on the original post.
“Imagine telling a Duck fan in 2010 that this was the future for Chip Kelly,” wrote one account that reposted the picture.
“Chip Kelly has never more perfectly embodied Chip Kelly in his life,” wrote another.
Kelly joined Northwestern following his firing by the Las Vegas Raiders in his first year as offensive coordinator. He will serve as David Braun’s offensive coordinator in the 2026 season.
After running the Ohio State offense and winning the national championship, Kelly paid $350,000 of a contract buyout to Ohio State after agreeing to become a Raiders’ assistant coach.
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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Chip Kelly’s latest look at Northwestern sparked a wave of reactions
Reporting by Dan Aulbach, Columbus Dispatch / The Columbus Dispatch
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