Report: Chip Kelly Drops Bombshell on Why He Left Ohio State for the Raiders
Chip Kelly’s decision to leave Ohio State for the Las Vegas Raiders caught just about everyone off guard. After helping the Buckeyes secure a huge College Football Playoff win over Notre Dame on January 20, many expected him to stay and build on that success. Instead, he shocked the football world by making the jump back to the NFL.
Now, Kelly is finally opening up about what led to his surprising move. According to him, it wasn’t just about returning to the pros—it was about finding the right fit.
“I would only go somewhere where I felt really confident from the ownership to the personnel to the head coach,” Kelly explained.
That confidence, it seems, was in the Raiders.
For Ohio State fans, his departure stings. Kelly played a key role in shaping their offense, and losing him so soon after a championship run is tough. But from his perspective, the timing and the opportunity were just too good to pass up.
The Raiders, who have been searching for consistency and identity on offense, clearly see Kelly as a major piece of their puzzle. His fast-paced, high-powered approach to football has worked at both the college and NFL levels before, and Las Vegas is hoping he can bring that spark to their team.
While Buckeye Nation might feel blindsided, there’s no doubt Kelly’s move is one of the most intriguing storylines of the offseason. Now, all eyes are on Las Vegas to see if his decision pays off—or if Ohio State ends up missing him more than they expected.