Boston College football head coach Bill O’Brien finally settled on a starting quarterback on Tuesday morning. Before the start of practice, Alabama transfer Dylan Lonergan was named the starter. After Tuesday’s practice where Lonergan got all the first team reps, O’Brien spoke about his decision. Pete Thamel was the first to report the news.

“After careful consideration throughout the winter, spring and summer, and now into training camp, we decided to go with Dylan Lonergan as the starter,” O’Brien said. “Look, it was a true competition give a lot of credit to Grayson James.” This seemingly ends an eight month battle in which the incumbent James, tried to hold off the new quarterback. James, also a transfer who originally committed to Jeff Hafley earned a lot of respect last year after he took over for Tommy Castellanos, winning three out of the final four regular season games for the Eagles and helping them become bowl eligible. 

O’Brien has carefully watched the two quarterbacks at practice, and there were a few factors that came into his decision. “Dylan’s got a great feel for the game and he’s got a really good arm,” the head coach said after Tuesday’s practice. “He’s got good anticipation, good accuracy. He’s very calm, very poised. I just think at the end of the day, in the passing game. You know, Dylan was a little bit ahead of Grayson.”

Lonergan has deep roots with Bill O’Brien, who originally recruited him to Alabama to play under Nick Saban. He was part of a quarterback room that was flooded with talent including Ty Simpson (Alabama), Julian Sayin (Ohio State), Eli Holstein (Pitt) and others. This offseason, Lonergan jumped into the portal and re-united with his former offensive coordinator in Chestnut Hill. 

On Tuesday, both quarterbacks were on the field, Lonergan zipping passes to Lewis Bond and Ty Lockwood and commanding the offense. But James also worked hard on Tuesday too, as he will give Boston College a veteran behind Lonergan in case the need arises. Boston College has had more than quarterback play meaningful snaps in every season for almost a decade due to injuries and other factors. 

“[James] was obviously disappointed, but, was just like, ‘Coach, I’m gonna be a great teammate.'” O’Brien said about the former starter. “That’s what you’re looking for at Boston College. I can’t say enough about the guy. I think he’s got a future in football, he’ll be ready to play if called upon.”

Boston College will return to practice on Wednesday morning. 

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The entire college football world expects Bryce Underwood to be Michigan’s starting quarterback in 2025, but Sherrone Moore is not ready to commit to that just yet.

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While the entire country expects Underwood to get the nod, Moore will not make an official announcement until the week leading into Michigan’s Week 1 matchup with New Mexico, according to 247 Sports’ Brice Marich. Underwood is the clear leader, but the Wolverines also have Fresno State transfer Mike Keene and former four-star prospect Jadyn Davis.

Even if it is not Underwood, Michigan expects a significant quarterback upgrade in 2025. The Wolverines bounced back-and-forth between Davis Warren, Alex Orji and Jack Tuttle in 2024, throwing just 1,678 passing yards as a team on the year. As a result, the Wolverines leaned heavily on their running back tandem of Kalel Mullings and Donovan Edwards and were as one-dimensional as a Power Five team could be.

Michigan is currently a 36-point favorite to beat New Mexico, suggesting multiple quarterbacks should see the field in Week 1. Assuming that the game goes the way Moore hopes, he will get a better gauge of the talent he has in the locker room between Underwood, Keene and Davis.

Bryce Underwood continues to lead Michigan’s quarterback room

While Sherrone Moore continues to be vague on Michigan’s quarterback room ahead of the 2025 college football season, the writing is already on the wall. If there were odds for the announcement, Bryce Underwood would be an overwhelming favorite to win the job.

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Underwood has the least amount of experience of the group, but landed in Ann Arbor as one of the most-hyped prospects in program history. The terms of his $10 million NIL deal shook up the college football world and added more fuel to the ongoing debate.

Underwood has yet to prove himself on the field, but those in and around the team have done nothing but praise his development. The freshman enrolled early and is preparing for his second semester in the fall. He has impressed the coaching staff and his teammates on and off the field with his confidence, leadership, athleticism and maturity.

The prodigy will get one warm-up game of sorts against New Mexico before jumping into the fire in Week 2. Michigan will hit the road to face Oklahoma, Moore’s alma mater, on Sept. 6 in one of the top early-season heavyweight battles. The Sooners will begin the year ranked No. 18 in the preseason AP poll, four spots behind the Wolverines, who will debut at No. 14.

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. –  The Providence College Athletics department raised $12.7 million in the fiscal year that concluded on June 30^th. This exceeds the previous record of $10.8 million generated in 2023-24. This figure represents cash raised and does not include pledges, commitments or contributions to the Friar Family Collective.

This milestone is highlighted by two $1 million gifts and record-breaking participation. This generosity from alumni, sponsors, parents, family and friends fuels the Providence College student-athlete experience and helps our teams compete for BIG EAST, Hockey East titles and national championships.

“Thanks to the unwavering support of the Friar Family—including our donors, alumni, partners, and fans—our momentum in revenue generation and ticket sales continues to drive our mission forward,” Athletic Director Steve Napolillo said. “These resources are vital as we compete for BIG EAST, Hockey East, and national championships. A special thank you to Father Sicard, our teammates, colleagues, dedicated coaches, staff and student-athletes. Their belief in and investment in Providence College are the foundation of our continued success.”

Additionally, Providence College Athletics achieved a standout year, generating $9.3 million in ticket revenue from men’s and women’s basketball, men’s ice hockey, and the signature Late Night Madness event—surpassing last year’s record of $8.5 million. Men’s basketball once again sold out its season ticket allotment at the Amica Mutual Pavilion and secured a strong 95-percent renewal rate for the 2025–26 season, with the waitlist now exceeding 1,800 seats. The women’s basketball program saw a 48-percent rise in fan attendance and hosted a game at the Amica Mutual Pavilion for the first time since 2010. Men’s ice hockey heads into the upcoming season boasting its largest season ticket holder base since 2016–17.

The Providence College ticket team was awarded the 2025 Ticket Team of the Year by the National Association of Athletic Ticket Sales & Operations (NAATSO). This honor recognizes institutions who have driven exceptional revenue growth, sparked innovation and championed collaboration in their departments setting an example across collegiate athletics.

“I’m incredibly proud of how our team shows up every day to serve our community,” Andrew Schoepfer, Associate AD of Revenue Generation and Business Intelligence said. “We have the best fans in the country, and we appreciate all the support they give our student- athletes. Being named NAATSO Ticket Team of the Year is a well-deserved honor and reflects the standard that our team strives to maintain, giving our fans the best experience. Ultimately, it is the hard work and talent of our Athletic Department that brings this all together creating a fantastic experience for our students, families, alumni, and the entire Friar community. It is also the growing revenue which allows us to make our commitment to athletic excellence.”

“We are incredibly grateful to all of the benefactors of Providence College Athletics, who, through their generosity, helped us accomplish this milestone,” Eric Burtchell ’13, Associate AD of External Relations/Major Gifts Officer said. “In the ever-changing landscape that is college athletics, we are fortunate to have so many passionate and committed donors who are helping elevate our student-athlete experience. Together, we will continue to bring Friartown to the next level.”

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