Bill O’Brien enters his third season at Boston College following a 2-10 overall and 1-7 ACC campaign in 2025. On offense, he will oversee a major turnover after Will Lawing left for an NFL analyst role. Division II transfer Mason McKenzie takes over as the starting quarterback. Boston College must replace leading rusher Turbo Richard after his transfer to Indiana, while Liberty transfer Evan Dickens has emerged as the starting running back and Maryland transfer Nolan Ray joins the backfield. The Eagles must replace their top three receivers from last season, while Jaedn Skeete returns after an injury-limited 2025 season and North Carolina transfer Javarius Green joins the receiving corps. Tight end Kaelan Chudzinski will miss the 2026 season with an Achilles injury. Up front, the offensive line returns starters Robert Smith and Michael Crounse, while Michigan State transfer Kristian Phillips joins the group after making four starts last season. Boston College will feature several new offensive line starters in 2026.

Ted Roof takes over as defensive coordinator. Boston College returns five of its top eleven tacklers from last season, including leading tackler KP Price. All five returning top eleven tacklers come from the secondary, with Price joined by Carter Davis, Isaiah Farris, T.J. Green, and Max Tucker. Florida State transfer KJ Sampson and Georgia transfer Kris Jones join a defensive front that will feature several new contributors.

Overall, Boston College enters 2026 with major offensive turnover at quarterback, receiver, and along the offensive line, while the defense returns five of its top eleven tacklers.