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Extra Point: Castellanos Entering the Transfer Portal Signals a New Era for Boston College

With Thomas Castellanos set to enter the transfer portal after being benched, the move to Grayson Janes signals more new beginnings for Boston College football.
Tanner Marlar|
Sep 28, 2024; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Boston College Eagles head coach Bill O'Brien high fives the team after a touchdown against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the first half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Sep 28, 2024; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Boston College Eagles head coach Bill O'Brien high fives the team after a touchdown against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the first half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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After being benched in Boston College's game against Syracuse this past week, which the Eagles wound up winning, junior quarterback Thomas Castellanos has decided to enter the transfer portal, according to several sources.

Castellanos was benched in favor of Grayson James, an FIU transfer, during this past weekend's matchup with the Orange, and as a result, decided to take a short break from team activities. Now, that break has led to the Eagles being down a signal caller, but the real effects may be much greater than that.

While first year head coach Bill O'Brien added some key players in the transfer portal, he is still working with a roster that is mostly comprised of players who suited up for Boston College last season. Only one win away from bowl eligibility, the turnaround for BC has been stark - a result some attribute directly to the coaching job done by O'Brien and his staff.

However, as much of an improvement that O'Brien and his staff have made, some hard truths still rung out, and they're playing out in Castellanos' decision. Make no mistake about it, the move to James is a calculated one from O'Brien and company, and one that was indubitably not taken lightly. As ugly as it may look on the outside, it signifies a shift into a new reality for Boston College football.

And that reality is one that Thomas Castellanos no longer wishes to be a part of. The Eagles return to action against SMU on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET.

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Tanner Marlar
TANNER MARLAR

Tanner Marlar has covered collegiate athletics at the local and national levels for nearly a decade, including at Cowbell Country, Mississippi State On SI and Vanderbilt Commodores On SI. As a former beat writer, Tanner strives to give thought provoking and exciting coverage to readers who want to know the very best current information about their team.

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