Northwestern offense shows improvement under former UCLA coaches Kelly and Neuheisel
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 1:49 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Northwestern University's football team is off to a 2-1 start this season, aided by the hiring of former UCLA coaches Chip Kelly and Jerry Neuheisel. Under their guidance, the Wildcats are averaging 32.7 points per game and demonstrating a potent passing attack, currently ranked No. 8 in the Big Ten. Northwestern's only loss came against the Indiana Hoosiers, where they fought back after trailing 12-0, ultimately losing 29-23. The coaching duo aims to build on this momentum in upcoming games, signaling a revitalization of the Wildcats' offense.
- •Northwestern is 2-1 this season.
- •The Wildcats average 32.7 points per game.
- •Chip Kelly and Jerry Neuheisel are key offensive coaches.
- •Northwestern's passing offense ranks No. 8 in the Big Ten.
- •They lost 29-23 against Indiana Hoosiers in their only defeat.
- 1:49 PMYahoo Sports — Former UCLA coaches have produced a competitive Northwestern offense
"Former UCLA coaches Chip Kelly and Jerry Neuheisel are helping lead a solid Northwestern offense this season.
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