Bill O'Brien Returns To College Ranks, Making BC Coaching Debut

O'Brien Takes Over at Boston College After Leading NFL's Texans

Former NFL head coach Bill O'Brien is returning to the college ranks, taking over as head coach at Boston College.

O'Brien spent the past seven seasons as head coach of the Houston Texans, leading the team to a 52-48 record and four playoff appearances.

He was fired by the Texans in October 2020 after a 0-4 start to the season.

O'Brien Has a Proven Track Record of Success in College Football

Prior to his time in the NFL, O'Brien was the head coach at Penn State from 2012 to 2013.

He led the Nittany Lions to a 15-9 record and two bowl game appearances.

O'Brien Inherits a Talented Boston College Team

O'Brien takes over a Boston College team that went 6-5 last season.

The Eagles return several key players, including quarterback Phil Jurkovec and running back Travis Etienne.

O'Brien Faces Challenges at Boston College

While O'Brien inherits a talented team, he also faces some challenges at Boston College.

The Eagles play in the highly competitive Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

They also have a difficult schedule this season, including games against Clemson, Notre Dame, and Louisville.

O'Brien is Confident in His Team's Chances

Despite the challenges, O'Brien is confident in his team's chances this season.

"I think we have a chance to be a really good football team," O'Brien said.

"We have a lot of talent, and I think we can make some noise in the ACC."