Injury Updates: Boston College Football at Virginia Tech

The latest injury updates for the Eagles and Hokies.

Sep 14, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Boston College Eagles cornerback Amari Jackson (24) reacts after nearly intercepting a pass from Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook (12) (not pictured) during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images / Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The Boston College Eagles (4-2, 1-1 ACC) football team returns to the field after 12 days off with a road matchup against the Virginia Tech Hokies (3-3, 1-1 ACC). 

Both programs are heading into the matchup off their first bye week of the season.

Below is a look at the injuries for the two teams. 

(This story will be updated with injury reports throughout the game). 

3rd Quarter

• 5:54 | Castellanos is looked at on the sideline and stays in the game.

• 6:08 | Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos is shaken up after a touchdown pass to tight end Jeremiah Franklin. Castellanos was down on the field for a moment and got up and walked off the field.

2nd Quarter

• 8:54 | Boston College linebacker Kam Arnold is down on the field after forcing a fumble. He exited the game and is currently in the medical tent.

• 14:55 | Peebles re-enters the game.

1st Quarter

• 1:35 | Virginia Tech defensive lineman Aeneas Peebles goes down on the field with what looks to be a lower leg injury. He was looked at and walked off on his own power.

Pregame

Virginia Tech

OL Layth Ghannam

Hokies offensive lineman Layth Ghannam is working his way towards a return and was in pads at practice this week, according to head coach Brent Pry. His official status for tonight’s game has yet to be announced but is expected to miss the game.

RB PJ Prioleau

Hokies running back PJ Prioleau was injured in the team’s Oct. 5 game against Stanford and is not expected to play against Boson College. Pry stated during his bye week press conference that Prioleau would “be out significant time.” 

S Jalen Stroman

Hokies safety Jalen Stroman is expected to miss the remainder of the season. “That’s a long shot that he’ll be back,” said Pry during his bye week press conference. 

WR Ali Jennings

Hokies wide receiver Ali Jennings has been out since suffering an injury during Virginia Tech’s Sept. 14 game vs. Old Dominion. His status for tonight’s game has yet to be determined.

Boston College

CB Amari Jackson

Eagles cornerback Amari Jackson is out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL, according to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Jackson exited Boston College’s Oct. 5 game against Virginia early in the third quarter and did not return. In the first six games of the season, Jackson tallied 21 total tackles (13 solo and eight assisted), five pass breakups, and one interception.

Other Players Out: LB Jaylen Blackwell, LB Bryce Steele, RB Alex Broome