FSU's Thomas Castellanos calls out Bill O'Brien over Boston College exit, says he wasn't 'repaid'

The college football season is just a couple of months away, but the Ohio State–Notre Dame National Championship game already feels like a distant memory. One of the biggest headlines this offseason has been Nico Iamaleava’s sudden departure from Tennessee—leaving “like a thief in the night.” The truth is, no one can ever fully predict what’s going to unfold over the course of a football season.

Florida State is starting to make noise, and it's largely coming from their new portal quarterback, Thomas Castellanos. The former Boston College QB transferred to FSU to play under head coach Mike Norvell. For Castellanos, this season is about more than just football—it's personal.

“I’m not just playing for Florida State. I’m playing for coaches who are fathers and who have homes and families here,” Castellanos said. “I’m trying to save jobs and win.”

The Seminoles open their season against Alabama, and in a conversation with On3’s Pete Nakos, Castellanos didn’t hold back when addressing the Crimson Tide—pointing to what he sees as a major vulnerability.

“I'm excited, man. People, I don't know if they know, but you go back and watch every first game that I played in, we always start fast," Castellanos said. "I dreamed of moments like this. I dreamed of playing against Alabama. They don't have Nick Saban to save them. I just don't see them stopping me.”

Castellanos also opened up about his rocky exit from Boston College, revealing the tension that led to his departure in the same conversation with Nakos.

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“Bill O’Brien and I butted heads early in the season. I got banged up a few games. We had a meeting, and it kind of blew up in my face. I did so much for that program, and I just wasn’t repaid the right way,” Castellanos said.

His comments suggest he sees himself as a major factor in Boston College’s past success. One report even claims Castellanos always expected to be treated like a star. Now, he's talking big—and if he doesn’t back it up this fall, all the bold statements could quickly become the punchline of the season.