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Scouting Report | Boston College

Boston College is better than they were last season, but they are still a deeply flawed football team
November 11, 2026
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No one is throwing a parade for teams who overachieve relative to their budget, but Bill O’Brien and his staff deserve credit for getting the most out of his team.

Boston College was 2-10 last season and lost the majority of their best talent either to the NFL or the transfer portal. It’s been estimated that they have the lowest NIL budget for their roster in the Power 4.

Somehow, they have managed to be better this season. They were 1-9 vs Power 4 opponents in 2025.

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