# HIGH STAKES: Boston College Football TRANSFORMS Staff—Can Ted Roof FIX Defensive Struggles?

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Podcast: [Locked On Boston College - Daily Podcast On Boston College Eagles Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-boston-college-daily-podcast-on-boston-college-eagles-football-basketball-2981283)
Published: 2026-07-16T07:00:00+00:00
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Boston College football enters a season of transformation as Bill O'Brien overhauls his coaching staff, raising major questions—and excitement—about the team's future. Can new defensive coordinator Ted Roof revitalize a faltering defense, or will past inconsistencies haunt the Eagles once again? Emerging talents like Max Tucker, Syair Torrance, and transfer Michael Mankaka add intrigue to a secondary coached by newcomer Jules Montinar, while Ben Albert brings high energy back to the defensive line. On offense, O'Brien doubles down as both head coach and offensive coordinator, putting his own stamp on a rebuilt unit powered by quarterback Mason McKenzie and running backs like Evan Dickens and Nolan Ray. With the team’s recent history of quarterback injuries, all eyes are on Arkansas transfer Grayson Wilson as a potential key backup. Will these coaching moves finally break the Eagles' cycle of mediocrity and push Boston College back into ACC relevance?

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