Projected record: 6-6, 4-4 (tied for 9th)
Wins: Duquesne, Western Kentucky, Virginia, Louisville, Syracuse, Pittsburgh
Losses: Florida State, Missouri, Michigan State, Virginia Tech, SMU, North Carolina
The word: Boston College appeared to regain momentum under Jeff Hafley, securing seven wins for the first time in five years. However, his sudden departure left the Eagles in a difficult situation. Bill O’Brien has since returned to college football, taking over as a head coach for the first time since his tenure at Penn State in 2013. Dual-threat quarterback Thomas Castellanos is a key returnee, but it is worth noting that five of the Eagles’ six wins last season came by just one possession.