Boston College has officially named Alabama transfer and redshirt sophomore Dylan Lonergan as its starting quarterback for the 2025 season opener, edging out redshirt senior Grayson James for the role .
Background & Recruiting
Dylan Lonergan was a standout four-star recruit from Brookwood High School in Snellville, Georgia, ranked No. 36 overall in ESPN’s 2023 class .
In high school, he amassed an impressive résumé—with over 8,000 yards, 72 passing touchdowns, and 16 rushing scores .
Alabama Tenure & Limited Playing Time
Lonergan spent two seasons with the Alabama Crimson Tide (2023–2024), but saw very limited game action—appearing in just three games and completing 7 of 8 passes for 35 yards .
Boston College: A Reunion with Coach O’Brien
Bill O’Brien, Boston College’s head coach, originally recruited Lonergan during his stint as Alabama’s offensive coordinator .
Their reunion in Chestnut Hill appears to have played a key role in the QB competition. Despite Grayson James having more on-field experience, Lonergan’s arm talent and poise under pressure aligned better with O’Brien’s pro-style offense .
What This Means for the Season
Season opener: Lonergan will make his debut as BC’s starter against Fordham on August 30, 2025 .
Next up: His first Power Four challenge comes immediately after—Boston College opens their road schedule at Michigan State .
While both quarterbacks may see playing time throughout the year, Lonergan has been designated as the “definitive starter” for now .
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Summary Table
Player College Role
Dylan Lonergan Alabama (2023–2024) → Boston College (2025) Named 2025 starter by BC
Grayson James Boston College Starting QB in 2024; now backup
Head Coach Bill O’Brien Reunited with Lonergan from Alabama days
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This QB transition sets Boston College up for an intriguing 2025 season—starting with non-conference momentum and quickly diving into a challenging matchup at Michigan State.
