Boston College benches QB Thomas Castellanos ahead of SMU clash

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Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien said he's benching starting quarterback Thomas Castellanos, with Grayson James to start Saturday against No. 13 SMU instead.

The Eagles (5-4, 2-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) have three remaining games and need one win to become bowl eligible.

O'Brien said that Castellanos has decided to take a few days away from the team in the wake of the c