Reports: Bill O'Brien heading to Boston College as head coach

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Former Houston Texans and Penn State head coach Bill O'Brien and Boston College reportedly are putting the finishing touches on a deal to make him the Eagles' next football coach.

O'Brien, a Massachusetts native, most recently was the offensive coordinator of the New England Patriots. He accepted the same position at Ohio State last month.

The 54-year-old O'Brien was hire