Former Alabama transfer named starting quarterback at Big Ten program

Announced by the program Monday, former Alabama Crimson Tide transfer Dylan Lonergan has been named as the starting quarterback for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Lonergan, who transferred to Rutgers this past offseason following a season at Boston College, beat out AJ Surace to win the job.

The former Alabama quarterback was originally a member of the Crimson Tide’s 2023 recruiting class, and went on to play two seasons in Tuscaloosa as a backup. Lonergan saw action in only three games from 2023-24, completing 7-of-8 passes for 35 yards, along with rushing for 21 yards on two attempts.

Following the 2024 campaign, Lonergan entered the NCAA transfer portal where he eventually committed to Boston College. Lonergan ended up enjoying a breakout season a year ago at Boston College, completing 66.9% of passes for 2,025 yards and a 12:5 TD:INT ratio across 10 games prior to entering the transfer portal at seasons end for the second time.

Rutgers’ 2026 season is set to begin Thursday, Sept. 3, at home against UMass. The Scarlet Knights will also travel to Boston College in Week 2.

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