Rutgers coach Schiano evaluates quarterback status before USC game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 8:02 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Rutgers faces uncertainty at the quarterback position following a 0-2 start to the season. AJ Surace earned his first career start in a 28-21 loss to Boston College on September 11, throwing four interceptions during the game. He replaced Dylan Lonergan, who sat out due to injury after a difficult performance in the team's opening loss to UMass. Schiano stated that the coaching staff will review game tape and monitor health status before naming a starter for the upcoming home game against USC on September 19. Both quarterbacks struggled throughout training camp and in their respective appearances, leaving the starting role undecided. The program aims to identify the player who provides the best opportunity to secure a victory.
- •AJ Surace threw four interceptions in a 28-21 loss to Boston College.
- •Dylan Lonergan missed the Boston College game due to an injury sustained against UMass.
- •Rutgers is scheduled to host No. 14 USC at SHI Stadium on September 19.
- •Schiano has not yet committed to a starting quarterback for the next game.
- 8:02 AMYahoo Sports — Who will be Rutgers football's starting quarterback vs. USC?
"Both Dylan Lonergan and AJ Surace struggled in Rutgers football's first two games. It remains to be seen who starts against USC in Week 3.
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