Rutgers Reveals Starting Quarterback For 2026 Season
Meanwhile, Surace will serve as the backup quarterback for the third consecutive season after backing up Athan Kaliakmanis for the past two seasons. Rutgers coaches told reporters the battle for starting spot remained close all offseason, as both Longergan and Surace are similar quarterbacks. Read More on NCAALonergan Is Entering His First Season With RutgersLonergan spent two seasons with Alabama but did not play in many games with the Crimson Tide.
- ▪Meanwhile, Surace will serve as the backup quarterback for the third consecutive season after backing up Athan Kaliakmanis for the past two seasons.
- ▪Rutgers coaches told reporters the battle for starting spot remained close all offseason, as both Longergan and Surace are similar quarterbacks.
- ▪Read More on NCAALonergan Is Entering His First Season With RutgersLonergan spent two seasons with Alabama but did not play in many games with the Crimson Tide.
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By Sam Garcia0ShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.After a close battle between redshirt sophomore AJ Surace and Boston College senior transfer Dylan Lonergan for the starting quarterback role, Rutgers has officially named its starting quarterback for the 2026 season.Lonergan will be the starting quarterback for the Scarlet Knights to start the season. Meanwhile, Surace will serve as the backup quarterback for the third consecutive season after backing up Athan Kaliakmanis for the past two seasons. Rutgers coaches told reporters the battle for starting spot remained close all offseason, as both Longergan and Surace are similar quarterbacks.
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