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Maiava throws for 277 yards and 2 TDs in No. 12 USC's 42-35 win at Rutgers

Jayden Maiava threw for 277 yards and two touchdowns and King Miller ran for 102 yards and a TD to help No. 12 Southern California beat Rutgers 42-35 on Saturday in the Big Ten ope...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Not starting vs. USC Surace will not start under center for Rutgers against USC on Saturday, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Surace started in Week 2 because Dylan Lonergan was ruled out and struggled against Boston College, throwing four interceptions in a 28-21 loss. The quarterback will now move back to a backup role, and Lonergan is the starter once again after being listed off the injury report.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with four picks in loss Surace was 18-for-27 passing for 230 yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions during Friday's 28-21 defeat against Boston College. He also had seven rushes for -16 yards.

Impact One could say that AJ Surace did more for Rutgers' offense than Dylan Lonergan in Week 1, but the move to Surace also proved to be the team's undoing. His four interceptions killed drives that had an excellent chance of generating points, with the worst one occurring in the Knights' final drive. Although Surace will likely draw the start against USC, the team may opt to use Lonergan again.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Boston College Football Earns First Victory With 28-21 Defeat of Rutgers in Red Bandanna Game The Eagles' defense intercepted Scarlet Knights quarterback AJ Surace four times in the triumph.

SEPTEMBER 12 • SI.COM

Mistakes seal fate for Knights Surace completed 18 of 27 passes for 230 yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions during Friday's 28-21 defeat versus Boston College. He also had seven rushes for -16 yards.

Impact Surace started the game after Dylan Lonergan's ineffective performance in the Week 1 blowout loss, and while early returns signaled more of the same, Surace got into a rhythm and was able to lean on KJ Duff as his primary target. Surace's four picks were his downfall, as they negated drives that could have altered Friday's outcome. While Surace played better than Lonergan, Surace's four interceptions cast some doubt on who will be under center next week against USC.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Mason McKenzie throws for a TD, runs for one as BC beats Rutgers 28-21 in Eagles' Red Bandanna Game

Mason McKenzie threw a 78-yard touchdown pass, ran for another score and Boston College held off Rutgers 28-21 in the Eagles’ annual Red Bandanna Game

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Big Ten's headline attractions this week have No. 1 Ohio State and Michigan facing major challenges

The second full week of the college football season has many more attractive matchups involving Big Ten teams

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

College football Week 2: No. 1 Ohio State-No. 4 Texas rekindle Big Ten-SEC supremacy debate

No. 1 Ohio State at No. 4 Texas has been a red-letter game on the college football calendar for months

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Schiano says Rutgers was a 'punchline' after losing to underdog UMass

Rutgers coach Greg Schiano is still feeling the effects of his team’s stunning season-opening loss to UMass

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Starting quarterback for Week 2 Surace will be Rutgers' starting quarterback over Dylan Lonergan in Friday's game at Boston College, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Rutgers' quarterback switch comes after Surace played relatively well in place of Dylan Lonergan, who left the team's upset loss to Massachusetts mid-game. The former completed six of nine passes for 77 yards and one touchdown, giving Rutgers some life against the MAC side in Week 1. Surace will look to continue the positive momentum against what should be a more difficult Power Conference team in Boston College.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Effective in place of Lonergan Surace completed 6 of 9 passes for 77 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 37-21 defeat against Massachusetts.

Impact A quarterback change could be looming after Dylan Lonergan's struggles. Surace, who competed for the top role in camp, connected on 66.6 percent of his passes and lobbed a TD pass, looking far more efficient than Lonergan in limited action.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

UMass ends its 16-game losing streak with a 37-21 win over Rutgers

Pop Watson III passed for 197 yards and three touchdowns as UMass ended a 16-game losing streak with a 37-21 win over Rutgers in the season-opener for both teams

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

BC Set to Face Former Starting Quarterback Dylan Lonergan in 2026 Red Bandanna Game Lonergan was named the Scarlet Knights' starter over AJ Surace, which the team officially announced Monday morning.

AUGUST 24 • SI.COM

Not starting QB for Week 1 Surace will not be Rutgers' starting quarterback Sept. 3 at Massachusetts, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Dylan Lonergan will be Rutgers' starting quarterback when the team begins its 2026 season Sept. 3 at Massachusetts. He has more experience compared to Surace, whose 2025's regular-season stats include four completed passes for 58 yards and two touchdowns.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Top playmakers KJ Duff, Antwan Raymond return for Rutgers amid QB race

For the first time in three seasons there is a quarterback battle in Piscataway

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Competing for starting job Surace is competing against Dylan Lonergan for Rutgers' starting quarterback position, Kristian Dyer of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Even though Surace stood out in the spring of 2025, he did not log much playing time for Rutgers that year. Fast-forward to 2026, and he stands at least a better chance, though Lonergan will provide stiff competition. In terms of Surace's 2025, his production was solid despite limitations, backed by four completed passes for 58 yards and two touchdowns without any turnovers.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Rutgers football's AJ Surace confident, well-prepared as he enters season as QB2 Rutgers football coach Greg Schiano said he's comfortable calling backup QB AJ Surace into action if that becomes necessary.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • APP.COM

Stands out in spring game Surace completed 15-of-24 passes for 220 yards and a touchdown during Rutgers' spring game, Kristian Dyer of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Surace looks to have separated himself as the clear backup behind Athan Kaliakmanis for the Scarlet Knights this fall. The 6-foot-2 sophomore quarterback has yet to see the field at the collegiate level.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Surace (undisclosed) is not listed on Rutgers' injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus Wisconsin.

Impact It appears that Surace will dress for his first game this year after missing the Scarlet Knights' first five contests. The freshman Surace, a former three-star recruit, is currently behind Athan Kaliakmanis and Ajani Sheppard on Rutgers' depth chart.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Nebraska Surace (undisclosed) did not play during Rutgers' 14-7 loss Saturday at Nebraska.

Impact Currently, Rutgers' next game is scheduled for Oct. 12 against Wisconsin.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Surace (undisclosed) is listed as questionable.

Impact The quarterback may be dealing with a new ailment that popped up, but he's significantly buried in Rutgers' quarterback room and the true freshman was highly unlikely to suit up regardless.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Surace (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game against Washington.

Impact Surace has yet to step on the field this season, and that will not change any time soon. Even if he's healthy, his quest for playing time is a steep one, and don't be surprised if he ends up redshirting the year. Surace's next chance to play will come against Nebraska on Oct. 5.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Surace (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Virginia Tech.

Impact Surace is out for the Scarlet Knights once again and it's possible he's headed for a redshirt season as the current No. 4 quarterback in the room. His next chance to dress is Friday against Washington.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Surface (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game versus Akron.

Impact Surace will miss his second consecutive game Saturday as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. He was not expected to play much if at all versus the Zips, but his injury still hurts the Knights' depth at the position. His next chance to suit up is Sept. 21 at Virginia Tech.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to see action in Week 1 Surace is still recovering from an injury and is unlikely to play in Rutgers' opener against Howard, Pat Lanni of NJ.com reports.

Impact Rutgers should be able to go deep into its bench with a significantly inferior opponent in Howard, but Surace won't be involved as he continues to recover from an undisclosed injury. The true freshman is slated to be the third-stringer behind Athan Kaliakmanis and Ajani Sheppard.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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