Bill O’Brien

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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Saturday night brought me back to B.C Football in 1993

September 23, 2024
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Image courtesy of Boston College Football CHESTNUT HILL- Saturday night brought me back to being a teenager again. The game, the vibe, it all brought me back to 1993 when Tom Coughlin, Glenn Foley, Pete Mitchell and Stephen Boyd dominated the football landscape in Boston and New England for that matter. For the first time since 1993, it feels like Boston College is climbing back to the top of the……

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7 observations from the Boston College spring game

April 14, 2024
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The annual Jay McGillis Memorial Maroon and Gold Game was played at today the Heights. It was the final practice of the first spring for new head coach Bill O’Brien. O’Brien was mum during the week about whether or not they would keep score. As it tuns out, there was scoring and the offense won 96-62. It was a productive work day with plenty of takeaways. 1. Castellanos starts slow,……

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Former Bills and Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone to join the Boston College staff

March 9, 2024
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Boston College coach Bill O’Brien announced this morning at the New England Coaches Clinic that former Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone will be joining the Eagles coaching staff. Marrone will be serving in a special projects, analysis role for the Eagles. Marrone and O’Brien are long time friends. They coached together at Georgia Tech in 1996 and Alabama in 2021.  Marrone is no stranger to the……

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