New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- Northwestern University has hired veteran coach Chip Kelly as its new offensive coordinator, the school announced on Tuesday (December 30), marking a major addition to head coach David Braun's staff.

Kelly said he was excited to join a program he believes is on an upward trajectory.

"I am honored to join the Northwestern Football program," Kelly said. "This program and university are clearly on the rise, and the values of the people and this place align with my own. I am grateful for the opportunity."

He added that the team has strong potential under Braun's leadership and pointed to recent infrastructure investment as a sign of ambition.

"There is tremendous potential under Coach Braun's leadership, and I'm read...