Boston College's Thomas Castellanos was expected to be one of the top quarterbacks in the ACC this season, but after getting benched ahead of this week's game against SMU, he'll be moving on from Chestnut Hill.

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 coach Bill O'Brien announces quarterback Thomas Castellanos has been benched for Grayson James, stepping away from team:

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