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Hafley, Grant Remained Highest-Paid BC Employees for Fourth Consecutive Year in FY24

Mei Dasgupta • September 11, 2025

Former head football coach Jeff Hafley and men’s basketball head coach Earl Grant remained at the top of Boston College’s payroll during fiscal year 2024 (FY24), according to the University’s Form 990 tax filing. Hafley earned $4,024,888, and Grant earned $2,414,487.

Bergamini: Castellanos Gave Up on BC. What Happened?

Jack Bergamini • November 18, 2024

How did Castellanos go from one of the most exhilarating and beloved BC athletes to one who was no longer good enough to see the field?

Hafley and Grant Remain BC’s Highest-Paid Employees in FY23

Annika Engelbrecht • November 3, 2024

Former football head coach Jeff Hafley and men’s basketball head coach Earl Grant maintained their status as Boston College’s highest-paid employees during the 2023 fiscal year (FY23), according to...

‘You Can Win at a Place Like This’: BC Introduces Bill O’Brien as Program’s 37th Head Coach

Luke Evans and Sourabh Gokarn • February 16, 2024

On Thursday, BC director of athletics Blake James introduced O’Brien as the football program’s newest face. The official introduction comes just over two weeks after BC launched a national search for the replacement of former head coach, Jeff Hafley.

Ott: Assessing BC Football’s Future Under Bill O’Brien

Ethan Ott • February 11, 2024

Boston College football hired Bill O'Brien to become its 37th head coach on Friday. Here is an assessment of BC's future under his leadership.

Bill O’Brien Hired as BC’s 37th Head Football Coach

Luke Evans • February 9, 2024

O’Brien takes over the program just nine days after former head coach Jeff Hafley left BC to become the Green Bay Packers’ next defensive coordinator. Hafley’s final season with the Eagles ended with a 7–6 record and was capped off with a 23–14 win in the 2023 Fenway Bowl over No. 17 SMU.

Bergamini: Examining the Complicated Legacy of Jeff Hafley

Jack Bergamini • February 3, 2024

With former Boston College football head coach Jeff Hafley's recent departure, Jack Bergamini examines the complicated legacy that he leaves at BC.

BC Football Is on the Hunt for Hafley’s Replacement. Who Will It Be?

Sourabh Gokarn • February 2, 2024

With former head coach Jeff Hafley's departure from the Boston College football program, the head coaching job at BC is currently available.

Jeff Hafley Leaves BC for Green Bay Packers After Four Seasons on The Heights

Luke Evans • January 31, 2024

Boston College football head coach Jeff Hafley is leaving the Heights after four seasons with the program to become the next defensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers, according to a press release from BC Athletics.