The Athletic ranks Rutgers quarterback Dylan Lonergan among FBS's lowest

The Athletic has ranked all starting quarterbacks in the FBS ahead of the 2026 season, placing Rutgers' Dylan Lonergan in tier 7, which includes the lowest-rated quarterbacks in the Big Ten. Lonergan is projected as the starter despite an ongoing quarterback battle with AJ Surace. The ranking indicates Lonergan is seen as the second-lowest in the conference and 107th overall among FBS quarterbacks. Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano has not publicly confirmed a starter, maintaining discretion on his team's lineup decisions. The Athletic's analysis is based on information available up to this point.

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