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Patience is in short supply and after a dizzying carousel spin last season, this group will be in the spotlight to find success this year.
WATCH
Bill O’Brien on Boston College’s New QB, ACC Respect & 2026 Turnaround | Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated staff writer Bryan Fischer sits down with Boston College head coach Bill O’Brien at ACC Media Days in Charlotte, North Carolina, in July 2026.
O’Brien discusses new starting quarterback Mason McKenzie, rebuilding the Eagles through the transfer portal, improving the offensive line and run game, and the changes he expects under defensive coordinator Ted Roof. He also explains why he believes the ACC deserves more respect nationally, how his NFL experience helps him manage today’s college football landscape, his longtime relationship with Bill Belichick, and what success looks like for Boston College in 2026.
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UCF Head Coach Scott Frost on Building a Better Team in Year Two | Sports Illustrated
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Fran Brown on Syracuse’s QB Return, Roster Depth & Lessons From 2025 | Sports Illustrated
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