Dylan Lonergan named starting quarterback for Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dylan Lonergan has been named the starting quarterback for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, as announced by the program on August 24, 2026. Lonergan transfers from Boston College after a successful season, beating out AJ Surace for the position. The former Alabama transfer previously played two seasons as a backup at Alabama, seeing action in three games. Rutgers' 2026 season opens on September 3 at home against UMass, followed by a Week 2 matchup against Boston College.
- •Dylan Lonergan is the starting quarterback for Rutgers.
- •He transferred from Boston College to Rutgers this offseason.
- •Lonergan played two seasons at Alabama as a backup.
- •Rutgers begins its season on September 3 against UMass.
- •The team faces Boston College in Week 2.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Former Alabama transfer named starting quarterback at Big Ten program
"The former Alabama transfer is set to start at quarterback for a Big Ten program this fall after transferring into the conference over the offseason.
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