REVENGE MATCHUP: Boston College Faces Dylan Lonergan as Rutgers Starter, PROVE IT game for Eagles

Boston College faces a high-stakes showdown as former Eagles and Alabama quarterback Dylan Lonergan is named Rutgers’ Week 2 starter, setting up a compelling revenge game against Bill O’Brien at the Red Bandana Game. The pressure is on Mason McKenzie to outduel Lonergan—can BC fans count on their new QB to deliver under the Friday night lights and silence the doubters? AJ Black dissects the crucial storylines: BC’s defensive schemes under Ted Roof, the importance of limiting explosive plays, and the potentially devastating impact of costly drops and penalties on a tightly contested season. With Cincinnati and Rutgers looming, will Boston College’s rebuilt culture and focused game plan be enough to start the year strong? Get the latest updates on roster moves, leadership in the locker room, and what it will take for the Eagles to soar.