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Dylan Lonergan wants to keep Rutgers QB competition edge throughout the season
- Boston College transfer Dylan Lonergan beat AJ Surace for Rutgers' starting quarterback job after an eight-month competition and is the roster's only quarterback with a Power Four start.
- Lonergan started nine games for Boston College in 2025 and produced 2,025 passing yards, 12 touchdowns and five interceptions despite the Eagles' broader ACC struggles.
- Rutgers has shifted Lonergan's preparation toward the UMass opener, with the quarterback emphasizing daily consistency rather than relaxing after winning the job.
- Lonergan's experience winning camp competitions at Boston College and Rutgers, plus competing at Alabama, gives the Scarlet Knights a starter accustomed to learning new systems and handling job pressure.
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Rutgers football Monday practice report: What stood out for Dylan Lonergan to win the QB job?
- Boston College transfer Dylan Lonergan won Rutgers's starting quarterback job through his cumulative work since January, with the staff citing his Power Four experience, command of the scheme and improved passing fundamentals.
- AJ Surace kept the quarterback competition close throughout camp and immediately returned to work after the decision, leaving Rutgers confident that he can play if needed.
- Rutgers overhauled its defensive roster and staff after finishing near the bottom of the Big Ten in major defensive categories, with new coordinator Travis Johansen emphasizing consistent execution rather than volatile highs and lows.
- Rice transfer Ty Morris said the rebuilt linebacker group has developed strong cohesion, while Drake transfer Sean Allison has emerged as a respected leader through summer and fall camp.
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-Official Rutgers Football 2026 Season Prediction Thread-
- Coaching: 6-6, we surprise some teams, w/ a completely revamped defense w/ competent coaches and finally a decent D-line/defence thanks to Kelli Zinn's efforts w/ NIL, huge offensive weapons in Duff/Raymond/and an above average quaterback...
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