Boston College has hired Bill O'Brien, a former NFL head coach and New England native, as their new head coach, bypassing an offensive coordinator position at Ohio State that he had recently accepted. O'Brien replaces Jeff Hafley, who left to become the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers. O'Brien brings extensive coaching experience, having previously served as head coach for the Houston Texans and worked for Alabama and the Patriots as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

By the Numbers
  • O'Brien's record as head coach for the Houston Texans was 54-52 from 2014-2020.
  • Boston College under Jeff Hafley had a 22-26 record in four seasons.
State of Play
  • Boston College has gone through quarterback shuffling and injury challenges in recent seasons, impacting their performance on the field.
  • The decision comes after Hafley's job was in jeopardy following an initial 1-3 start to the current season, but a five-game winning streak secured them a bowl berth.
Bottom Line

Boston College's hiring of Bill O'Brien signifies a strategic move to bring in a seasoned coach with NFL and college experience to lead the team, aiming to overcome recent challenges and improve performance.