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Bill O'Brien compiled a 33–26 career record as head coach at Penn State (2012–2013), Boston College (2024–present). O'Brien was mentored by Nick Saban and Ralph Friedgen and James Franklin. The O'Brien coaching tree has produced 3 head coaches, including Elijah Robinson, Ron Vanderlinden, Ted Roof.

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Bill O'Brien

33–26 (55.9%)Active · Boston College

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Mentors

Nick Saban

alabamaOC / QBs · Alabama · 2021–2021

297–71

Ralph Friedgen

marylandAsst. · Maryland · 2009–2009

75–50

James Franklin

vanderbiltAsst. · Vanderbilt · 2011–2011

125–60

Head Coaches Developed

Elijah Robinson

penn stateAsst. · Penn State · 2012–2013

1–2

Ron Vanderlinden

penn stateAsst. · Penn State · 2012–2013

13–11

Ted Roof

penn stateAsst. · Penn State · 2012–2012

6–45

Head Coaching Career

SchoolYearsWLPctTitles
Penn StatePenn State
2012–2013262056.5%—
Boston CollegeBoston College
2024–present7653.8%—
Career Total332655.9%—

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