 In a clash of two teams with high powered offenses, Oregon beat the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the 2008 Holiday Bowl and finished the season ranked in the top 10.In March 2009, Bellotti announced his resignation; Kelly would take over as the head coach, and Bellotti was named Athletic Director, replacing Pat Kilkenny.Bellotti left the program as the winningest coach in Oregon history, with 116 wins and a 67.8 winning percentage.