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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