BC to start QB James over Castellanos vs

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James over Thomas Castellanos at quarterback against SMU this weekend, coach Costs O’Brien announced throughout his press conference Tuesday.O’Brien stated the choice is “what’s best for the team right now”which Castellanos “wasn’t genuine delighted with that. He’s taken a couple days.”James entered the game recently against Syracuse in

the third quarter and assisted lead a 37-31 victory.Editor’s Picks Boston College hosts ACC leader SMU on Saturday, requiring another win to reach bowl eligibility.Castellanos was just 2-of-7 for 14 backyards with a touchdown and an interception at that point in the game. James went 5-of-6 for 51 yards with a goal pass.Castellanos has actually had a hard time at times this season, especially in the passing game. James started one game previously in the year in location of the injured Castellanos, going 19-of-32 for 168 yards with a touchdown and an interception in a 21-20 win over Western Kentucky.