Chip Kelly's hard hat photo at Northwestern goes viral
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 2:55 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Chip Kelly, recently named offensive coordinator for Northwestern, is generating buzz due to a viral photo of him in a hard hat and safety vest at the site of the school's new stadium. The image has sparked amusement online, showcasing a stark contrast to his previous role in the NFL with the Las Vegas Raiders. Kelly expressed interest in returning to college football, taking the position despite the challenges faced by Northwestern in a competitive. The new stadium, also named Ryan Field, is set to open for its first game against Penn State on October 2.
- •Chip Kelly is Northwestern's new offensive coordinator.
- •A photo of him in a hard hat has gone viral.
- •The school is constructing a new stadium set to open October 2.
- •Kelly previously coached in the NFL with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- •The image reflects a shift from professional football to college athletics.
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Former Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly photo goes viral
"Former Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly is going viral for the wrong reason. A photo of him wearing a hard hat at Northwestern is amusing.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NCAAF•Jul 28, 2026, 9:45 PMWhere is Kinnick in USA TODAY's Big Ten football stadium rankings?
- NCAAF•Jul 28, 2026, 9:38 PMPenn State football QB room update with Rocco Becht, Alex Manske
- NCAAF•Jul 28, 2026, 9:32 PMEvery Major College Jersey Patch Deal So Far
NCAAF•Jul 28, 2026, 9:10 PMUSC's Riley not bothered by higher expectations
NCAAF•Jul 28, 2026, 8:58 PMMike Lombardi placed on leave + Stanford players form CFPA Chapter + Ohio State cashes in with Chase- NCAAF•Jul 28, 2026, 8:51 PMBig Ten: No league championship game if college football moves to a 24-team playoff
