Here are five things to know ahead of BC's clash with Western Kentucky, including the status of Eagles starting QB Thomas Castellanos.

Here's what you need to know about the playing status of Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos before his team's game vs Western Kentucky

Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos will miss the Eagles' game against Western Kentucky and will be replaced by Florida International transfer Grayson James.

The Boston College football team will be without starting quarterback Thomas Castellanos against Western Kentucky due to an injury.

Boston College is 3-1 and looking solid in a crowded ACC during Bill O’Brien’s first season on the job, and a lot of that has to do with the quarterback play of Thomas Castellanos. Unfortunately, the Eagles were dealt a major blow in the days following their win over Michigan State last weekend.

On Friday afternoon, news broke that Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos is OUT with an injury and won’t be playing against Western Kentucky on Saturday at 12:00pm. Sources close to BCI tell us that the injury isn’t serious or expected to be long-term.