Sources: Boston College to hire Bill O'Brien as head coach

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Boston College is working toward a deal to hire Bill O'Brien as the school's next head coach, sources told ESPN, giving the Massachusetts native a homecoming and BC a hire with both extensive NFL experience and strong local ties.

O'Brien, who took the Ohio State offensive coordinator job last month, interviewed in person on Thursday, the final step in Boston College's process. He was one of three candidates to travel to Massachusetts to interview in person Thursday, and a deal and formal announcement are both expected soon.

O'Brien, 54, is the former head coach of both Penn State and the Houston Texans, and he's best known locally…