According to a report by FootballScoop, UCLA head coach Chip Kelly has offered Mark Helfrich the offensive coordinator position for the Bruins.

In what would be a reunion, Helfrich served as offensive coordinator for Chip Kelly in Eugene, leading the Ducks to four straight BCS bowls. The potential hiring of Mark Helfrich at UCLA has been speculated since Chip Kelly accepted the UCLA job in late November.

Together at Oregon from 2009-2012, Kelly and Helfrich had a record of 44-5. With potential sanctions looming around the Oregon program, Kelly left for a job with the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. Helfrich was named Kelly's successor in Eugene and was the head coach until 2016, where Helfrich was fired after a 4-8 season.

Oregon is still paying Mark Helfrich's buyout for another two years.The Ducks owe the remaining two years, 3.5 million for 2018 and 3.85 million for 2018, adding up to a total of $7.35 million. The Ducks could be able to get out of the buyout if another FBS, FCS, or NFL team were to pay Helfrich a salary greater or equal to what Oregon still owes. If Helfrich's new salary is less than what Oregon owes, the buyout is pro-rated to match what he would have made at Oregon.

Mark Helfrich is currently obligated to make a good faith effort to find new employment to continue receiving his buyout. By taking an interview with UCLA, this satisfies the requirement to search for a new job for this year.

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