BREAKING: Former NFL Coach Bill O'Brien Taking NCAA HC Job

BREAKING: Former NFL Head Coach Bill O’Brien Is Reportedly Taking A Very Notable College Coaching Job

February 9, 2024, 12:22pm ESTBy Alex Hoegler

Bill O'Brien reacting during game. — LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: Bailey Zappe #4 of the New England Patriots looks on while New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien yells during the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The Boston College Eagles are reportedly set to hire a former NFL head coach and longtime Bill Belichick assistant for their HC vacancy.

According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Boston College is closing in on a deal with Bill O’Brien that will make him the school’s next head coach. O’Brien left the New England Patriots last month to accept the Ohio State Buckeyes’ offensive coordinator position.

Here's our @espn story on Bill O'Brien and BC working toward a deal for him to become the next head coach, per ESPN sources. A deal is expected to come together soon, giving BC a coach with extensive NFL experience and strong local ties. https://t.co/hzUhlUN0Um
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) February 9, 2024

The 54-year-old O’Brien was previously the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions (2012 to 2013) and the NFL’s Houston Texans (2014 to 2020). In Houston, O’Brien compiled a 52-48-0 record and led the Texans to four postseason appearances, though they won only two playoff games under his watch.

Boston College’s head coach position unexpectedly opened up when Jeff Hafley left to take the Green Bay Packers’ defensive coordinator role. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur parted ways with Joe Barry after the season and pivoted to bring in Hafley.