Bill O’Brien

Boston College needs to keep up in fast-paced world of college football before program becomes irrelevant

November 11, 2025
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Boston Globe writer Dan Shaughnessy said it years ago: Boston College wants to be Harvard Monday to Friday and Texas on Saturdays. It has been the case for years and a big reason why the program has been a perennially fringe bowl program the past decade plus. The climate in college football has changed dramatically with the advent of NIL and the transfer portal. You need to spend money in…

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‘It’s on me’; Bill O’Brien takes full responsibility for Boston College’s 1-4 start

October 8, 2025
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Boston College football coach Bill O’Brien is not running from the reality of the Eagles’ disastrous 1-4 start, but he is offering a surprisingly defiant form of accountability: placing the entire blame squarely on his own shoulders. Following an embarrassing 48-7 blowout loss to Pitt—the team’s fourth consecutive defeat—O’Brien faced the press with a sobering yet unyielding resolve, vowing to “figure it out.”

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Bowry emerging as a leader for the Eagles

July 31, 2025
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Image courtesy of Boston College Athletics Redshirt sophomore offensive tackle Jude Bowry has emerged as a leader for the Boston College Eagles. He is not only one of the leaders of the offensive line, but he has become a leader for the team. After starting last season at the vitally important left tackle spot, Bowry left a favorable impression on both his teammates and coaches. Now, as one of three……

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Why Year 2 Under Bill O’Brien is a Crucial Turning Point for Boston College Football

July 30, 2025
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USATI On the eve of his second season officially starting at Boston College, Head Coach Bill O’Brien is entering a vitally important season when it comes to the development of the Boston College Football program. Expectations are high in Chestnut Hill for the upcoming season. Boston College is a program with a proud history but also a recent stretch of mediocrity. The arrival of O’Brien as head coach last off-season……

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Predicting every Boston College game and how we think they will play out

July 18, 2025
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Getty Images Boston College finished 7-6 in 2024, and with Bill O’Brien entering his second season as head coach, they’ll be looking to build on that. However, the 2025 schedule features some tough games, including perennial powers and strong conference opponents. Their success will likely hinge on strong quarterback play, and development of their defense, specifically the front seven. Here are our game by game predictions. August 30 vs. Fordham……

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Projecting the Boston College Eagles win total in 2025

May 27, 2025
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Boston College Athletics As the 2025 college football season approaches, Boston College finds itself at an interesting juncture under second-year head coach Bill O’Brien. After a 7-5 regular season in 2024, expectations are tempered but hopeful. The Eagles face a challenging schedule with some key roster changes, making their 2025 win total a subject of debate. The Over/Under for Boston College’s 2025 win total is likely to hover around 6.5……

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5 observations from the Boston College spring finale

April 13, 2025
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Images courtesy of Boston College Athletics /NEFTBJ Boston College wrapped up spring football on Saturday. We were on hand and here are our thoughts on the Eagles as they enter year two of the Bill O’Brien era. Quarterbacks wrap up a strong spring: Admittedly, I thought the quarterbacks were up and down on Saturday. Redshirt Senior Grayson James had the better overall day. He did throw an interception but he……

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