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Boston College Hires Ted Roof to Revamp Defense

12/31/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Boston College hires Ted Roof, Boston College's new defensive coordinator, and reunites him with head coach Bill O'Brien.
Ted Roof, 62, has coached at UCF, Auburn, and Penn State, where he was O'Brien's defensive coordinator in 2012.
He replaces Tim Lewis, whose defense ranked 123rd nationally in points allowed during a 2-10 season.
Roof's aggressive defensive style aims to improve the Eagles' performance and help the program rebound.

History

Historical Context

In 2012, Bill O'Brien took over Penn State's football program, achieving an 8-4 record amid the fallout from the Sandusky scandal. His defensive coordinator, Ted Roof, helped the team rank 14th nationally in points allowed. Roof's recent return to Boston College aims to restore a struggling program that ranked 123rd in defense last season, highlighting ongoing efforts to enhance college football integrity.

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Story summary

Boston College hires Ted Roof, Boston College's new defensive coordinator, and reunites him with head coach Bill O'Brien.
Ted Roof, 62, has coached at UCF, Auburn, and Penn State, where he was O'Brien's defensive coordinator in 2012.
He replaces Tim Lewis, whose defense ranked 123rd nationally in points allowed during a 2-10 season.
Roof's aggressive defensive style aims to improve the Eagles' performance and help the program rebound.

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