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Boston College struggles against Maine, fans call for firing of Bill O’Brien

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 12:34 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Boston College struggles against Maine, fans call for firing of Bill O’Brien

Summary

Boston College narrowly defeated FCS Maine 22-16 in a game held on September 19, 2026. Despite the win, the performance has led to intense criticism of head coach Bill O’Brien, especially after a disappointing 2-10 season last year. Fans expressed their discontent on social media, labeling the game ‘absolutely embarrassing’ and calling for O’Brien’s dismissal. The Eagles' struggles and mixed results raise concerns about future performance and coaching stability. With a challenging season ahead, Boston College must address its coaching situation if improvement does not occur soon.

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By the Numbers

•Boston College wins 22-16 against Maine on September 19, 2026.
•Fans are publicly calling for Bill O’Brien to be fired.
•The Eagles have a mixed record of 2-1 this season.
•Last season, Boston College struggled with a 2-10 record.
•The team's rankings have declined, raising concerns about coaching effectiveness.

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12:34 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Absolutely Embarrassing,’ ‘Trash Team Led by a Trash Coach’ — Calls Mount for Boston College To ‘Fire Bill O’Brien’ After Close Call vs. Maine

What they're saying

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The CFB world is calling for Bill O’Brien to be fired at Boston College after the embarrassing 22-16 close call against FCS school Maine. Maine shouldn’t have been in the game for as long as it was, let alone take it all the way down to the final whistle.
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