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Can O'Brien Revive Boston College Football?
14 Jul
Summary
- Bill O'Brien has coached both college and NFL teams.
- He previously led Penn State and the Houston Texans.
- O'Brien has a 9-16 record in two seasons at Boston College.
Bill O'Brien is currently coaching the Boston College Eagles, with the team's second opponent of the 2026 season being Rutgers. O'Brien's coaching path includes a tenure as head coach for the Houston Texans from 2014 to 2020 and for Penn State from 2012 to 2013. Prior to his current role, he served as offensive coordinator for Alabama and the New England Patriots.
His coaching career began with significant success at Penn State, where he won ESPN's National Coach of the Year award in his first season after taking over a program facing scandal. He achieved a 15-9 record there before moving to the NFL. With the Texans, O'Brien compiled a 52-44 record and secured four AFC South titles. However, he was dismissed after the team started the 2020 season with a 0-4 record.
In his two seasons at Boston College since 2024, O'Brien has a 9-16 record. The team reached the Pinstripe Bowl in 2024 after a 7-5 regular season, but the 2025 season resulted in a 2-10 record. Despite these recent struggles, O'Brien has proven his capabilities, having worked under notable coaches like Nick Saban and Bill Belichick.
