Alabama transfer wins starting QB job for Michigan State football opponent Boston College
Last year, the Spartans had to try and contain Thomas Castellanos, but after his departure to Florida State, head coach Bill O'Brien was tasked with naming a new starting quarterback.
The battle was shaking out between returning senior, and former FIU transfer, Grayson James and Alabama transfer Dylan Lonergan, who is a redshirt sophomore.
At the conclusion of the battle, with the team preparing for a game against Fordham, it was the Alabama transfer prevailing, earning the starting spot for Boston College.
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