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.