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Bill O’Brien Rebukes Reporter Over Fan Frustration During Boston College’s 1–8 Slide

The viral moment crystallizes tension between his rebuild message versus a winless ACC season.

Overview

  • At Tuesday’s media session, O’Brien cut off podcaster and Boston College alumnus Mike Gualtieri and said, “The sun is up and we’re fighting.”
  • Boston College is 1–8 and sits last in the ACC without a conference victory this season.
  • O’Brien confirmed senior quarterback Grayson James will remain the starter and will open against SMU.
  • A short clip of the exchange circulated widely on social media, amplifying attention to the coach’s stance and tone.
  • Local coverage cited ESPN’s No. 35 ranking for BC’s 2026 recruiting class as questions about O’Brien’s future continue to be raised.