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Rutgers names transfer Dylan Lonergan starting QB ahead of opener

Rutgers finished 2-7 in Big Ten conference play last season, and the Scarlet Knights are hoping that a high-pedigree passer can help bring them back to respectability in 2026. USA TODAY s.

Rutgers finished 2-7 in Big Ten conference play last season, and the .

Lonergan won the QB battle ahead of AJ Surace, who spent the last couple of seasons backing up Athan Kaliakmanis, who took his talents to the NFL.

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