
Rutgers Quarterback Battle Heats Up Ahead of Camp
With training camp looming, Rutgers’ quarterback position remains unsettled, prompting intense competition between transfer Dylan Lonergan and rising star AJ Surace.
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With training camp looming, Rutgers’ quarterback position remains unsettled, prompting intense competition between transfer Dylan Lonergan and rising star AJ Surace.

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With spring practice in the books, Rutgers remains undecided on its starting quarterback. Transfer Dylan Lonergan and returning senior AJ Surace have drawn praise from Coach Greg Schiano, while Sean Ashenfelter shows promise for the future. The competition will come to a head during training camp, ahead of the September 3 opener against UMass.
Rutgers is still searching for a definitive starter at quarterback. Spring practice highlighted promising performances from Boston College transfer Dylan Lonergan and senior AJ Surace, while recruit Sean Ashenfelder shows rapid development.

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ESPN’s latest future power rankings place Rutgers at No. 56 for the 2027 season, a 13‑spot decline that reflects concerns over the quarterback position and a defense reshaped by transfers.

ESPN analyst Adam Rittenberg places Rutgers at No. 56 in his 2027 college football future power rankings, a 13‑spot drop from a year ago, citing quarterback uncertainty and a defensive overhaul.

Rutgers sits 16th in the Big Ten, aiming to improve a defense that ranked last last season and return to bowl eligibility.

Rutgers, ranked 16th in the Big Ten by Fox Sports, finished last season 5‑7 while its defense ranked near the bottom of the conference. With veteran coach Travis Johansen now leading the unit, the program hopes to improve its yardage and points allowed and return to postseason play.

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CBS Sports ranks Rutgers 16th in the Big Ten post‑spring power rankings, highlighting a potent offense anchored by returning stars while raising concerns about a historically weak defense and a quarterback battle.

CBS Sports places Rutgers at No.16 in its Big Ten post‑spring power rankings, highlighting the return of key playmakers and the program's evolving offensive and defensive outlook.

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