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A Look Into The First Week of Spring Football Practice Under New Head Coach Bill O’Brien

Luke Evans and Sourabh Gokarn • March 17, 2024

Here is a look at Boston College football's first week of spring practice under new head coach Bill O'Brien.

‘You Can Win at a Place Like This’: BC Introduces Bill O’Brien as Program’s 37th Head Coach

Luke Evans and Sourabh Gokarn • February 16, 2024

On Thursday, BC director of athletics Blake James introduced O’Brien as the football program’s newest face. The official introduction comes just over two weeks after BC launched a national search for the replacement of former head coach, Jeff Hafley.

Ott: Assessing BC Football’s Future Under Bill O’Brien

Ethan Ott • February 11, 2024

Boston College football hired Bill O'Brien to become its 37th head coach on Friday. Here is an assessment of BC's future under his leadership.

Bill O’Brien Hired as BC’s 37th Head Football Coach

Luke Evans • February 9, 2024

O’Brien takes over the program just nine days after former head coach Jeff Hafley left BC to become the Green Bay Packers’ next defensive coordinator. Hafley’s final season with the Eagles ended with a 7–6 record and was capped off with a 23–14 win in the 2023 Fenway Bowl over No. 17 SMU.