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Source: BroBible
Summary
Boston College football is reportedly the lowest-spending program in college football, according to a report by The Athletic. The Eagles were listed with a budget of $8-13 million, significantly lower than Duke’s $12-16 million. Head coach Bill O’Brien disputed the findings, claiming the numbers were inaccurate. He suggested the program’s spending was closer to $16-20 million, similar to Wake Forest and Pitt. The team finished 2-10 in 2025 and has not had a winning season since 2009.
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Boston College spends less than everyone else.
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Author: Evan Null
Boston College spends more than what’s being reported.
Bill O’Brien says the numbers in The Athletic’s report were wrong. He claims the Eagles are closer to $16-20 million, like Wake Forest and Pitt. But even that is still below Duke and other ACC teams.
O’Brien said the school made a “full commitment to rev-share” for this year’s team. That means more money from TV deals if they win. But they haven’t won much lately.
The Eagles went 2-10 in 2025. They haven’t had a winning season since 2009. That’s a long time to be stuck at the bottom of the conference.
O’Brien is looking for help from donors and boosters. He says third-party money can come from businesses or individuals. But that’s not the same as having a strong program.
Until they start winning, Boston College will keep being called the poorest program. And that’s not a title they want.
Bill O’Brien denies report on Boston College football spending.
The Athletic’s report said Boston College spent the least on football in 2026. The school’s budget was listed as $8-13 million, far below Duke’s $12-16 million. O’Brien called the numbers “not accurate” and said the Eagles were closer to $16-20 million.
He compared the program to Wake Forest and Pitt, which spent $16-20 million. But even that is still below the ACC average. The Eagles are still the lowest-spending team in the conference.
O’Brien said the school is committed to rev-share, which gives more money to teams that win. But they haven’t won much. They went 2-10 last season and haven’t had a winning season since 2009.
The coach is looking for other ways to raise money, like donations from boosters or businesses. But that’s not the same as having a competitive team.
Until Boston College starts winning, they’ll keep being called the poorest program. And that’s not a title they want.
Head coach Bill O’Brien refutes claims of Boston College football’s low spending.
The Athletic reported that Boston College spent the least on football in 2026, with a budget of $8-13 million. O’Brien said the numbers were wrong and that the school was closer to $16-20 million, like Wake Forest and Pitt.
But even that is still below the ACC average. The Eagles are still the lowest-spending team in the conference. O’Brien said the school is committed to rev-share, which gives more money to teams that win.
But they haven’t won much. They went 2-10 last season and haven’t had a winning season since 2009. O’Brien is looking for other ways to raise money, like donations from boosters or businesses.
That’s not the same as having a strong program. Until they start winning, Boston College will keep being called the poorest program. And that’s not a title they want.
It’s not just about money. It’s about results. And right now, the Eagles aren’t producing them.
Bill O’Brien says Boston College is not the poorest football program.
The Athletic reported that Boston College spent the least on football in 2026, with a budget of $8-13 million. O’Brien said the numbers were inaccurate and that the school was closer to $16-20 million, like Wake Forest and Pitt.
But even that is still below the ACC average. The Eagles are still the lowest-spending team in the conference. O’Brien said the school is committed to rev-share, which gives more money to teams that win.
But they haven’t won much. They went 2-10 last season and haven’t had a winning season since 2009. O’Brien is looking for other ways to raise money, like donations from boosters or businesses.
That’s not the same as having a strong program. Until they start winning, Boston College will keep being called the poorest program. And that’s not a title they want.
It’s not just about money. It’s about results. And right now, the Eagles aren’t producing them.
O’Brien says Boston College is not the poorest program in college football.
The Athletic reported that Boston College spent the least on football in 2026, with a budget of $8-13 million. O’Brien said the numbers were wrong and that the school was closer to $16-20 million, like Wake Forest and Pitt.
But even that is still below the ACC average. The Eagles are still the lowest-spending team in the conference. O’Brien said the school is committed to rev-share, which gives more money to teams that win.
But they haven’t won much. They went 2-10 last season and haven’t had a winning season since 2009. O’Brien is looking for other ways to raise money, like donations from boosters or businesses.
That’s not the same as having a strong program. Until they start winning, Boston College will keep being called the poorest program. And that’s not a title they want.
It’s not just about money. It’s about results. And right now, the Eagles aren’t producing them.
