College football team loses 29 players to transfer portal

Boston College concluded the 2025 football season with a 2–10 record, marking the program's worst performance since 2012. Head coach Bill O’Brien, who joined the Eagles in 2024 after serving as Ohio State's offensive coordinator, will remain for a third season despite the disappointing results. Athletic director Blake James has committed to increasing the program's financial investment for the 2026 season.

The team faced challenges on both offense and defense, leading to a significant number of players entering the transfer portal. Among them is redshirt-junior wide receiver Ismael Zamor, who announced his departure on January 6. Zamor, originally a three-star recruit from Everett High School in Massachusetts, had limited playing time and did not record a reception during his tenure at Boston College.

In total, 29 players have exited the program through the transfer portal, including key contributors like wide receiver Reed Harris, running back Turbo Richard, tight ends Ty Lockwood and Stevie Amar Jr., and