Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos has not rejoined the team and is not expected to travel with the Eagles to their game at No. 14 SMU on Saturday, coach Bill O'Brien said Wednesday. Castellanos' disassociation from the team comes after O'Brien announced Monday that Grayson James will start at quarterback for the Eagles this week.

Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos is expected to enter the transfer portal, according to a report from On3Sports’ Pete Nakos. The decision comes just one day after O’Brien announced that Grayson James would get the start over Castellanos on Saturday against the No.

Boston College is making a change at quarterback, with coach Bill O’Brien saying that Grayson James will start against No. 14 SMU in place of Thomas Castellanos. James transferred from FIU this year and has played in two games for the Eagles (5-4,

Starting quarterback Thomas Castellanos, who has been banged-up for much of this season, was replaced by backup Grayson James. James completed 5-of-6 passing attempts for 51 yards and a touchdown pass in relief of Castellanos, which helped the Eagles capture their fifth win of the season.

Grayson James got the ball moving through the air in the second half just a bit, leading BC to move down the field more effectively and score a couple of late touchdowns. Curran: In our preseason roundtable,

Boston College head coach Bill O’Brien announced a change at starting quarterback: Grayson James will be the new starter over Thomas Castellanos. “Tommy has done a great job for us,” O’Brien said. “He’s an awesome competitor.