In a surprising turn of events, Boston College has announced the hiring of Bill O'Brien as its new head coach. O'Brien, a Boston native with extensive experience in both the NFL and college coaching, will be taking over the Eagles after the departure of Jeff Hafley, who recently joined the Green Bay Packers as their defensive coordinator.

The news comes shortly after O'Brien was named the offensive coordinator at Ohio State in January. However, it appears that the Boston native was quick to change course and accept the opportunity to lead the Eagles. O'Brien's return to the college game will be his first since his tenure as the offensive coordinator at Alabama from 2021-2022. He previously had success as the head coach at Penn State from 2012-2013, where he led the Nittany Lions to a 15-9 record.

O'Brien, who also has head coaching experience in the NFL with the Houston Texans, brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to Boston College. He was instrumental in the development of quarterbacks such as Tom Brady during his time with the New England Patriots, as well as Deshaun Watson in Houston. With his expertise, O'Brien aims to elevate the Eagles' offense, which struggled last season, ranking 82nd in scoring among FBS teams.

Boston College's athletic director, Blake James, expressed his confidence in O'Brien, stating, "Bill is a gifted leader who has had a tremendous amount of success as a head coach and coordinator at both the collegiate and NFL levels. His passion for teaching football and developing young men make him a great fit to lead Boston College to greater heights."

Meanwhile, Ohio State is expected to fill the void left by O'Brien's departure with the hiring of Chip Kelly as their new offensive coordinator. Kelly recently parted ways with UCLA, and his appointment at Ohio State is imminent. The Buckeyes are facing the challenge of finding a new starting quarterback for the third consecutive season, but with a talented roster and high-profile transfers, they have high hopes for success in 2024.

Overall, O'Brien's arrival at Boston College brings optimism for the Eagles' program, while Ohio State looks to make a splash with the addition of Chip Kelly to their coaching staff. The college football landscape continues to evolve, and these coaching changes set the stage for an exciting 2024 season.