{
  "id": 2629567,
  "title": "Takeaways from Rutgers football's 2nd, final training camp scrimmage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/takeaways-from-rutgers-footballs-2nd-final-training-camp-scrimmage",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T19:15:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/takeaways-rutgers-footballs-2nd-final-191552799.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rutgers football's final scrimmage of training camp provided a glimpse into the team's quarterback battle and offensive line plans. Head coach Greg Schiano and offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca will soon determine whether AJ Surace or Dylan Lonergan will start for the team's opening game against UMass on September 3. Surace, in his third year with the program, and Lonergan, the Boston College transfer, have been closely matched since spring. Schiano expressed confidence in both players but will ultimately decide which quarterback gets the starting job. Offensive line coach Jim Turner and Schiano have a good idea of the starting five offensive linemen, with Kobe Asamoah and Dantae Chin returning starters, while Tyler Needham likely has an inside track for a tackle spot. Linebacker remains a competitive position, with Ty Morris, Sean Allison, Moses Walker, Abe Wright, and Isaiah Deloatch all vying for the starting jobs. Schiano hopes for a solid rotation at linebacker to maintain health and production throughout the season. Additionally, defensive end Wydeek Collier-Johnson was dismissed from the team earlier in the week for violating team rules, though the reason behind his dismissal will not be disclosed publicly.",
  "summary": "How close is Rutgers football to naming its starting QB? Here's what Greg Schiano said following the team's final training camp scrimmage.",
  "key_points": [
    "Rutgers final scrimmage reveals QB battle between Surace and Lonergan",
    "Head coach Greg Schiano to decide starting quarterback for UMass game",
    "Offensive line coach Jim Turner confident in starting five linemen"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}