Dylan Lonergan wins Rutgers starting quarterback job for season opener

Rutgers coach Greg Schiano named Dylan Lonergan as the team's starting quarterback for the upcoming season opener against UMass on Thursday. Lonergan, a transfer from Boston College who previously spent time at Alabama, earned the role over AJ Surace following a period of evaluation that spanned from January through the conclusion of training camp. Schiano stated that the decision was based on a cumulative body of work rather than any single practice or scrimmage. While Surace will transition to a backup role, the coaching staff expressed confidence in his competitive response to the decision. Lonergan enters the role with starting experience from the previous season, where he threw for 2,025 yards and 12 touchdowns. The team prepares for its Thursday matchup at 6 p.m. to be broadcast on BTN.

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