Rutgers University is still searching for a definitive starter at quarterback as the new season approaches, with head coach Greg Schiano indicating that no clear-cut leader has emerged from spring drills.
Early Signs of a Quarterback Duel
The two primary contenders, Boston College transfer Dylan Lonergan and senior AJ Surace, have each shown flashes of promise, but neither has managed to pull ahead enough to lock down the first‑team spot.
Lonergan, who arrived in Piscataway after two seasons at Boston College following a stint at Alabama, brings a 66.9% completion rate and 2,025 passing yards from last year, while Surace, the son of longtime Princeton head coach Bob Surace, is entering his third year with the Scarlet Knights and has already tasted the field in limited snaps.
A third name surfacing in the conversation is Sean Ashenfelder, a recruit who has been praised for rapid development and is being viewed as the quarterback of the future for the program, while former Minnesota transfer Athan Kaliakmanis provided a measure of stability in the previous season, though his role remains secondary to the competition for the opening game.
Coach Schiano has repeatedly highlighted the positive chemistry among the quarterbacks, noting that the group’s camaraderie could be a hidden asset as the battle intensifies when training camp opens.