FSU QB Thomas Castellanos reportedly 'incredibly inconsistent' before Alabama opener

Quarterback Thomas Castellanos will make his Florida State debut against SEC powerhouse Alabama on Aug. 30, and early reviews from his fall camp performance could be a cause for concern. Castellanos, a former UCF transfer, started 13 games at Boston College in 2023 as a first-year starter. After throwing for 2,248 yards, rushing for 1,113 yards and totaling 28 touchdowns that season, he returned for what was expected to be a big year. However, eight games into the season, Castellanos chose to sit out and enter the transfer portal once again. The former three-star had been nursing an injury suffered against Syracuse and was expected to be held out for backup quarterback Grayson James. After signing with head coach Mike Norvell's Seminoles on a reported NIL deal worth around $800,000, Castellanos has taken a vocal approach to his new role at FSU. He boldy called out Alabama before doubling-down on his takes at ACC Media Day. "I dreamed of moments like this," Castellanos said via On3 in June. "I dreamed of play