Despite an ugly 10-game losing streak this season, Boston College announced Tuesday that Bill O'Brien will return as head coach in 2026.

The Eagles (2-10) snapped the slide with a season-ending 34-12 victory on Saturday at Syracuse. It was their first win since beating Fordham 66-10 in the Aug. 30 season opener.

O'Brien, 56, guided Boston College to a 7-6 record and an appearance in the Pinstripe Bowl in his first season with the program in 2024.

"Like many, I believe Coach O'Brien is the right man to be our head coach," athletic director Blake James shared in a letter to alumni obtained by On3. "I also realize that Boston College must respond to major changes taking place in intercollegiate athletics."

To keep up with the competition, James announced that there will be "significant in

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