After two back-to-back losses, UCLA Bruins head coach Chip Kelly is swimming in hot water as a potential dismissal looms ahead after the next USC Trojans game. But according to sources, the firing “could be delayed until after the Cal game” if UCLA wins the next game. As of now, everything looks uncertain for Chip Kelly. 

Before the 2023 season began, everybody had high expectations of UCLA, considering their schedule. After losing two consecutive games to the Arizona Wildcats and Arizona State Sun Devils, UCLA is considering following this season’s coach-firing trend. CFB Insider Bruce Feldman voices his opinions on Chip Kelly’s run as UCLA HC since 2018.

Bruce Feldman explains Chip Kelly’s impending tragedy

After UCLA lost to Arizona State in a shattering 17-7 defeat, Bruce Feldman discussed the potential firing of Chip Kelly from the franchise on The Rich Eisen Show. The CFB Insider stated that the UCLA head coach has warmed up the hot seat with the last defeat. He said, “For most of Chip’s run there, they really struggled on defense.” But somehow, this season, UCLA is lagging behind in offense while their defense has improved.

Bruce pointed out that UCLA’s offense has been underwhelming as they sit 6-4 saying, “You know, there’s a lot of chatter about frustration with fans at UCLA for a couple of reasons.” He explained that Chip Kelly got off to a super slow start in the first three years, and his notion of recruiting is very different from what a lot of other people think. He went on to say that Chip Kelly might get a chance to save himself if he goes 8-4 in the next two games. But right now, he has a game to coach to save himself as UCLA is heading into the next matchup against the USC Trojans with 6-4. 

Chip Kelly’s potential dismissal from UCLA

Entering as the head coach for UCLA in 2018, Chip Kelly posted a 33-33 record over his six seasons with the franchise. Under his coaching, UCLA made it once to the bowl game in 2022 but ended up losing. And as the underwhelming season almost comes to an end, fans want to see him out after playing against USC. 

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Amidst the ongoing chaos and the upcoming game against USC, Chip Kelly asked if he was affected by all the happenings around him. He said, “No, not at all. My concern is playing USC, so that’s what we always focus on.” But even if the team wins and his career lasts till the last game against the Cal Golden Bears, this will likely be the last season we see Chip Kelly at UCLA Bruins. 

Meeting Caleb Williams and the USC Trojans in the next game could prove fateful for UCLA if they continue with the same dreary performance. As for Chip Kelly, his future continues to hang on a thread of uncertainty. Will UCLA be able to play to save the career of their head coach? Keep watching to find out.

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