NCAAF

New Haven Chargers at Long Island University Sharks

· NCAA - Football
4-4, 1-4 Away
Final
16 - 38

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

LIU TD 1st Period 4:29 Luca Stanzani 7 Yd Run (Will Johnson Kick)
LIU TD 1st Period 0:31 Luca Stanzani 4 Yd Run (Will Johnson Kick)
NH SF 2nd Period 14:28 Team Safety
NH TD 2nd Period 10:58 Logan Schmidt 28 Yd pass from AJ Duffy (Liam Quigley Kick)
NH TD 2nd Period 9:34 Brodie Williams 35 Yd Interception Return (Liam Quigley Kick)
LIU TD 2nd Period 1:21 Luca Stanzani 3 Yd Run (Will Johnson Kick)
LIU TD 2nd Period 0:48 Jayden Simpson 33 Yd pass from Luca Stanzani (Will Johnson Kick)
LIU TD 3rd Period 7:17 Luca Stanzani 22 Yd Run (Will Johnson Kick)
LIU FG 4th Period 12:31 Will Johnson 27 Yd Field Goal

Statistics

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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

Venue: Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium

Location: Old Westbury, NY
Attendance: 1,113 · Capacity:
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