Overview

• Thomas Castellanos has been benched following a leg injury and inconsistent performance against Syracuse.
• Grayson James will start against SMU, having shown promise by leading Boston College to victory last week.
• Boston College needs one more win to secure bowl eligibility with three games remaining in the season.
• Castellanos has been a key player, achieving notable passing and rushing stats over the past two seasons.
• James previously started a game this season, leading the Eagles to a narrow win over Western Kentucky.