Penn State head coach James Franklin isn’t surprised by the initial success his predecessor, Bill O’Brien, is having at Boston College. “I’ve known Bill for a long time,” Franklin said this week, when asked about O’Brien’s 2-1 start leading the Eagles.

In his first season as Boston College's head coach, O'Brien is 2-1 with an early win over Florida State, a week in the AP Top 25 and a tight loss at No. 7 Missouri. Franklin, watching from afar, had some kind words for O'Brien.

The Eagles' upset of Florida State was an important win for O'Brien but "just one game." Try telling that to the BC faithful.

Bill O’Brien has found early success at Boston College — and his successor has taken notice. Penn State head coach James Franklin said he’s “happy” for O’Brien, the Nittany Lions’ former coach who is now in his first season at the helm at Boston College.

Here is everything head coaches Eli Drinkwitz and Bill O'Brien said following the game: Eli Drinkwitz. Opening statement "Really proud of the football team today. Was not pretty,

Kent State is traveling to Happy Valley this weekend to take on Penn State after losing to Tennessee 71-0 for the Golden Flashes’ third loss of the season. Head coach Kenni Burns spoke about Penn State on Monday ahead of the matchup.