Rutgers quarterbacks AJ Surace and Dylan Lonergan compete for starting role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
As Rutgers football prepares for training camp, the competition for the starting quarterback position remains tight between AJ Surace and Boston College transfer Dylan Lonergan. Coach Greg Schiano indicated that both players performed well during spring practices without a clear frontrunner. Surace, entering his third year with the program, aims to solidify his role against Lonergan, who has previous experience at Boston College and Alabama. Additionally, second-year player Sean Ashenfelder is emerging as a potential future option. The battle intensifies as the season opener against UMass approaches on September 3.
- •Training camp begins in six weeks for Rutgers football.
- •Greg Schiano states both Surace and Lonergan have performed well.
- •Surace has served as the backup quarterback and brings local ties.
- •Lonergan completed nearly 67% of his passes last season.
- •Sean Ashenfelder is emerging as a candidate for the future.
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — Taking stock of Rutgers football's QB battle as camp approaches
"Rutgers football's quarterback competition between AJ Surace and Boston College transfer Dylan Lonergan continues on with training camp approaching.
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