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Rutgers awaits status update for quarterback Dylan Lonergan before Boston College

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 6:12 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Rutgers awaits status update for quarterback Dylan Lonergan before Boston College
Summary

Rutgers faces uncertainty at quarterback heading into Friday’s game against Boston College. Starter Dylan Lonergan suffered an injury during the fourth quarter of a 37-21 season-opening loss to UMass on Thursday, Sept. 3. Coach Greg Schiano confirmed Lonergan was removed from the game due to the injury rather than performance. Lonergan, a transfer from Boston College, finished his first Rutgers start with 242 passing yards and two touchdowns but committed three interceptions and lost a fumble. AJ Surace replaced him late in the game, completing six of nine attempts with one touchdown pass. Schiano is scheduled to address the media Tuesday, but no immediate update regarding Lonergan’s availability has been provided.

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Status Watch
  • •Dylan Lonergan exited the Sept. 3 loss to UMass with an injury.
  • •Lonergan threw three interceptions and recorded 242 passing yards in his Rutgers debut.
  • •AJ Surace entered the game in relief and threw a late touchdown pass.
  • •Greg Schiano will provide an update on the quarterback situation on Tuesday.
  • •Rutgers plays Boston College this coming Friday.
Latest Updates
  • 6:53 PMESPN NCAAF — Surace replaces injured Lonergan as Rutgers QB
  • 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — Rutgers makes change at quarterback. Here's why
  • 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — Will Dylan Lonergan start at QB for Rutgers football vs. Boston College?
What they're saying
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Rutgers will start junior quarterback AJ Surace on Friday night at Boston College as Dylan Lonergan continues to recover from an injury sustained in the opener.

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Rutgers football coach Greg Schiano said Tuesday AJ Surace will start at quarterback, replacing Dylan Lonergan due to injury, against Boston College.

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Dylan Lonergan battled AJ Surace to become Rutgers football's starting QB. Now an injury could affect his status vs. Boston College, his former team.

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