New Haven Chargers at Long Island University Sharks
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QB Luca Stanzani runs for 4 TDs, throws for another; LIU beats New Haven 38-17
Stanzani was 15-of-26 passing for 152 yards with an interception and ran 20 times for 98 yards for LIU (3-5). His four rushing TDs were tied for the most in an FCS game this season.
Brodie Williams picked off a pass from Stanzani and returned it 35 yards for a touchdown that gave New Haven (4-4) a 16-14 lead with 9:34 left in the second quarter.
Stanzani ran for a 3-yard touchdown that gave LIU the lead for good with 1:21 left in the first half. Jalen Smith returned the ensuing kickoff 51 yards before kicker Will Johnson forced a fumble that was recovered by Dylan Merrell at the LIU 41 and two plays later Stanzani threw a 33-yard touchdown pass to Jayden Simpson that made it 28-16 at halftime.
AJ Duffy was 18-of-40 passing for 140 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions for New Haven.
How To Watch
How can I watch New Haven Chargers vs. Long Island University Sharks?
- TV Channel: Chargers at Sharks 2021 College Football, week 9, is broadcasted on NEC Front Row.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 4:29 | Luca Stanzani 7 Yd Run (Will Johnson Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 0:31 | Luca Stanzani 4 Yd Run (Will Johnson Kick) |
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SF | 2nd Period 14:28 | Team Safety |
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TD | 2nd Period 10:58 | Logan Schmidt 28 Yd pass from AJ Duffy (Liam Quigley Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 9:34 | Brodie Williams 35 Yd Interception Return (Liam Quigley Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:21 | Luca Stanzani 3 Yd Run (Will Johnson Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:48 | Jayden Simpson 33 Yd pass from Luca Stanzani (Will Johnson Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 7:17 | Luca Stanzani 22 Yd Run (Will Johnson Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 12:31 | Will Johnson 27 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 NH |
 LIU |
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|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1st Downs | 20 |
| 5-16 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-16 |
| 0-3 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 201 | Total Yards | 424 |
| 140 | Passing | 152 |
| 18/40 | Comp/Att | 15/26 |
| 3.5 | Yards per pass | 5.8 |
| 61 | Rushing | 272 |
| 30 | Rushing Attempts | 47 |
| 2.0 | Yards per rush | 5.8 |
| 6-47 | Penalties | 12-115 |
| 4 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 29:53 | Possession | 30:07 |
Game Information
Location: Old Westbury, NY
Attendance: 1,113 · Capacity:
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