Boston College Football

‘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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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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Beating Florida State was great, but it’s only one game

September 4, 2024
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Image courtesy of Boston College Athletics Boston College upset Florida State on Monday night in a 28-13 win. It was a dominant performance from start to finish and the first win for the program in a season opener over a ranked opponent since 1976.  The win has reinvigorated a Boston College fanbase that has been thirsting for a big win the past 10 years. Last night’s win was arguably 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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Fenway Bowl win a win all around for the Eagles moving forward

December 28, 2023
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Image courtesy of Boston College Athletics. BOSTON — The Boston College Eagles came into today’s Fenway Bowl as 10-point underdogs to Southern Methodist. They were not supposed to win. Thanks to a punishing running game and a stout defensive effort, the Eagles beat SMU, 23-14, in the second annual Fenway Bowl. The bowl win was the Eagles’ first since 2016, and only their second bowl win since 2007. If local……

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Boston College gets a big play pick up in Vanderbilt WR Jayden McGowan

December 23, 2023
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Last season Boston College added Ryan O’Keefe from Central Florida in the portal to replace Zay Flowers big plays. Unfortunately, O’Keefe had to retire from football due to an injury suffered against Virginia.  Jeff Hafley and his staff have gone back into the portal to add another big play receiver. This time it is Vanderbilt transfer Jayden McGowan.  McGowan was originally expected to commit to South Carolina but Hafley was……

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