{
  "id": 15420291,
  "title": "What Rutgers football QB Dylan Lonergan showed in win over Maryland",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/what-rutgers-football-qb-dylan-lonergan-showed-in-win-over-maryland",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T13:46:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rutgers-football-qb-dylan-lonergan-134640730.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "COLLEGE PARK, Maryland – In a win over Maryland, Rutgers football quarterback Dylan Lonergan demonstrated a strong performance, recovering well from an interception and showcasing his growing proficiency. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Terrapins 37-30 at SECU Stadium. Lonergan threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns, completing 23 of his 35 attempts. His most notable pass came in the third quarter, when he connected with KJ Duff for a 26-yard touchdown to maintain possession of the ball. Following the game, Lonergan expressed satisfaction with his performance, stating that he felt comfortable and confident. He also highlighted the effectiveness of his receivers, noting that he was throwing to different players each time he dropped back to pass. As the season progresses, Lonergan’s improvement and growing confidence should benefit the Scarlet Knights' offense. Despite the challenges of the season, including early struggles with interceptions, Lonergan's performance against Maryland represents a positive step forward for the team.",
  "summary": "Rutgers football quarterback Dylan Lonergan is showing growth in the Scarlet Knights' offense. Can he sustain it?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}