What Happened to Dylan Lonergan?
Dylan Lonergan is an American college football quarterback who has played for Alabama, Boston College, and is currently the starting quarterback for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights as of the 2026 season. After limited action at Alabama, he transferred to Boston College where he started nine games in 2025, throwing for over 2,000 yards and 12 touchdowns, before transferring to Rutgers and winning the starting job for the 2026 season.
Quick Answer
Dylan Lonergan is currently the starting quarterback for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, a position he earned on August 24, 2026, for the upcoming 2026 college football season. He previously played for the Alabama Crimson Tide (2023-2024) and was the starting quarterback for the Boston College Eagles in 2025, where he recorded 2,025 passing yards and 12 touchdowns before transferring to Rutgers.
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Born in Georgia
Dylan Lonergan was born, later becoming a highly-rated multi-sport athlete.
Selected to Under Armour All-America Game
As a highly-rated high school prospect, Lonergan was selected to participate in the 2023 Under Armour All-America game.
Enrolls at University of Alabama
Dylan Lonergan, a consensus four-star recruit, enrolled at the University of Alabama to begin his college football career.
Limited Playtime at Alabama
Over two seasons with the Crimson Tide, Lonergan saw limited action, completing 7 of 8 passes for 35 yards in three games.
Enters Transfer Portal from Alabama
Lonergan announced his decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal, seeking new opportunities after two seasons with Alabama.
Commits to Boston College
Shortly after entering the portal, Lonergan committed to play for the Boston College Eagles.
Named Boston College Starting QB
Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien named Dylan Lonergan the starting quarterback for the upcoming 2025 season after a competitive spring.
Starts 9 Games for Boston College
Lonergan appeared in 10 games, starting 9, for Boston College, completing 66.9% of his passes for 2,025 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions.
Enters Transfer Portal from Boston College
Following a 2-10 season with Boston College, Lonergan announced his decision to re-enter the transfer portal.
Commits to Rutgers
Dylan Lonergan committed to play football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, marking his third collegiate program.
Named Rutgers Starting QB
Rutgers Football officially named Dylan Lonergan their starting quarterback for the 2026 season, concluding a camp-long competition.
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🔍Deep Dive Analysis
Dylan Lonergan, born May 30, 2004, emerged as a highly-touted four-star quarterback prospect from Brookwood High School in Snellville, Georgia, also excelling as a baseball player. He committed to the University of Alabama to play college football, enrolling in January 2023. His tenure with the Crimson Tide in 2023 and 2024 saw limited playing time, appearing in only three games and completing seven of eight passes for 35 yards. This lack of significant action, coupled with a competitive quarterback room, led Lonergan to enter the NCAA transfer portal on December 11, 2024.
Shortly after entering the portal, Lonergan committed to Boston College on December 17, 2024. He quickly made an impact, winning the starting quarterback competition in the spring of 2025 against returning quarterback Grayson James. Head coach Bill O'Brien officially named him the starter on August 12, 2025, for the upcoming season. Lonergan started strong, completing 26-of-34 passes for 268 yards and four touchdowns in the season opener. Over the 2025 season, he appeared in 10 games, starting nine, and completed 190 of 284 passes (66.9%) for 2,025 yards, 12 touchdowns, and five interceptions. Despite some strong individual performances, including a 362-yard, two-touchdown game against Georgia Tech, Boston College struggled, finishing the season with a 2-10 record. Lonergan also battled a thumb injury towards the end of the season.
Following the challenging 2025 season, Lonergan announced his intention to enter the transfer portal again on December 4, 2025. His experience as a Power Four starter made him an attractive prospect, and on January 5, 2026, he committed to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Upon his arrival in Piscataway, Lonergan entered a highly contested quarterback battle with incumbent AJ Surace throughout spring and summer camp. His Power Four starting experience and overall body of work ultimately gave him the edge. On August 24, 2026, Rutgers Football officially named Dylan Lonergan their starting quarterback for the 2026 season, with the season opener against UMass scheduled for September 3rd. He is expected to lead an offense that includes proven skill players like running back Antwan Raymond and wide receiver KJ Duff.
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