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Schiano Says Rutgers Was a 'Punchline' After Losing to Underdog UMass

AJ Surace gets his first career start after Dylan Lonergan was injured and unable to practice, forcing Rutgers to make a change under center.

  • Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano announced Friday that AJ Surace will start at quarterback against Boston College, replacing Week 1 starter Dylan Lonergan.
  • Lonergan was unable to practice following an injury sustained during last week's 37-21 upset loss to UMass, though Schiano did not disclose specific details.
  • Surace appeared in limited action against the Minutemen, completing 6-of-9 passes for 77 yards and a touchdown in his previous outing.
  • The matchup at Chestnut Hill marks Boston College's annual Red Bandana game honoring Welles Crowther, a former lacrosse player and volunteer firefighter credited with saving lives on 9/11.
  • Both programs seek to avoid a lost season, with head coaches Greg Schiano and Bill O'Brien facing mounting pressure to improve after early setbacks.
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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.

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On3 broke the news on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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