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Bill O'Brien and the Boston College Eagles added yet another commitment to the 2026 recruiting class on Friday as 3-Star wide receiver Alex Voss took to social media to make his announcement.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / April 16

The Extra Point: What Addition Could Boston College Make in the Spring Portal?

The ice is beginning to thaw out as a new season approaches in Boston. After finishing last season with a 7-6 record, the Boston College Eagles are set to take off in year two of the Bill O'Brien era.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / April 15

Boston College Lands Commitment from 2026 RB Billy Barrett

Bill O'Brien and his staff received good news on Monday as the Eagles added yet another commitment to the 2026 recruiting class, bringing the total number of commits to eleven.

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Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / April 8

2026 QB Corin Berry Decommits from Boston College

Boston College's 2026 recruiting class took a hit this week with the decommitment of 3-Star quarterback Corin Berry in favor of Purdue. He had been committed to the Eagles since June of last year, but took to social media on Tuesday to announce his flip, citing his relationship with the Boilermakers' staff.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / April 3

2027 Mater Dei RB Kennie Leggett Reacts to Boston College Visit, Updates Visit Schedule

Throughout the spring period, Bill O'Brien and the Boston College coaching staff have not only continued to guide the team through practice, but have also played host to several prospects from next year's recruiting class and beyond.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / March 27

"It Felt Like a Brotherhood," 2028 TE Colten Lis Reacts to Boston College Visit

Since kicking off spring practice on March 11, Bill O'Brien and the Boston College staff have been very active on the recruiting trail, welcoming many talented prospects for campus visits and lining up even more for the upcoming summer.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / March 26

Recruiting Tracker Class of 2026: Boston College Football

When it comes to football recruiting, Boston College fans don't have the highest expectations, and understandingly so. Part of it is history. Some of it is expectations.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / March 25

2028 TE Colten Lis Speaks on Boston College Offense, Shares Summer Schedule Update

Bill O'Brien and the Boston College coaching staff have been very active on the recruiting trail since the open of spring practice, welcoming campus visitors to watch the Eagles prepare for next season as they enter with high expectations for 2026.

Bill O'Brien evokes former Patriots WR Julian Edelman when discussing the importance of Boston College's Pro Day

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass - For Julian Edelman, it all came down to his Pro Day in 2009. The Kent State quarterback was not invited to the NFL Combine that year, but many scouts and coaches made the trip to see him before the NFL Combine.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / March 24

2026 RB Amar'e Glover Speaks on Recent Boston College Visit, Relationship with Coaching Staff

Boston College played host to many talented prospects from the 2026 recruiting class and beyond this past weekend. Bill O'Brien and his staff have compiled one of the top-15 recruiting classes in the nation at this point and have shown no signs of slowing down yet.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / March 21

2026 EDGE DeAnthony Lafayette Speaks on Recent Boston College Offer, Gives Update on Summer Plans

Bill O'Brien and the Boston College football staff have been very active on the recruiting trail this week, welcoming several talented players for campus visits and extending more offers to 2026 prospects.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / March 20

2027 OL Quinn Adams Speaks on Boston College Trip, Updates Visit Schedule

Bill O'Brien and the rest of the Boston College football staff have been very active on the recruiting trail despite spring football being in full swing.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / March 12

Extra Point: Way Too Early Look at Boston College's 2025 Football Season

Spring Practice is underway for Boston College and the 2025 season is around the corner. Last season was a sign of improvement for the program under Bill O'Brien.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / March 11

Boston College to Host 2026 Specialist for Campus Visit

Boston College kicked off spring football practice this week, but Bill O'Brien and his coaching staff have yet to take a break from the recruiting trail.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / March 6

2027 Running Back Lines up Boston College Visit

Boston College has put together a very strong offseason up to this point, locking in nine 2026 commitments already and ranking as one of the top classes in not only the ACC, but the entire nation.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / March 4

3-Star Defensive Lineman Announces Upcoming Boston College Visit

The Boston College Eagles have locked in a massive amount of spring and summer visitors for this offseason, many of which look to have potential as future high level players.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / March 3

Boston College Football Adds Trio to List of Upcoming Visitors

Bill O'Brien and the Boston College staff, despite already holding nine commitments in the 2026 recruiting class already, have refused to slow down on the recruiting trail this offseason.

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Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / February 28

Boston College Football Lines Up Two More Visitors, Extends Offer to 2026 Wideout

The Boston College Eagles remained active on the recruiting trail with the addition of even more names to the growing list of spring and summer visitors as well as the extension of an offer to a 2026 wide receiver prospect.

Boston College Eagles News / Pro Football Rumors / February 15, 2024

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Bill O'Brien set to join Big Ten powerhouse as OC

Bill O'Brien set to join Big Ten powerhouse as offensive coordinator

O'Brien spent the 2023 season as the offensive coordinator for the Patriots, producing one of the NFL's worst offenses.

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Jaguars unlikely to hire Alabama OC Bill O'Brien as HC

Jaguars unlikely to hire Alabama OC Bill O'Brien as head coach

Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien interviewed for the Jacksonville Jaguars head-coaching vacancy last week. Apparently, it's unlikely that the former NFL head coach will be moving forward in the process.

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