CHESTNUT HILL – Boston College had quarterback issues for part of the season but nothing compared to Syracuse.

Redshirt sophomore Dylan Lonergan will make his eighth start when the Eagles (1-10, 0-7) engage the Syracuse Orange (3-8,1-6) in a Rivalry Week matchup on Saturday at JMA Wireless Dome.

Lonergan was benched for three games this season and replaced by senior Grayson James. Lonergan would reaffirm his claim on the position with a fine showing against Georgia Tech on Nov. 15. Lonergan completed 26-of-40 passes for 362 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions in the Eagles 36-34 loss to the Yellow Jackets.

Nobody puts more stock in the quarterback position than BC second year head coach Bill O’Brien, who has personally worked with Pro Bowl QBs in the NFL and All Americans fro

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