QB Luca Stanzani runs for 4 TDs, throws for another; LIU beats New Haven 38-17
Quarterback Luca Stanzani had four rushing touchdowns and threw for another TD, O’Shawn Ross Jr. had 172 yards rushing on 17 carries, and Long Island University beat New Haven 38-17
NEW YORK (AP) — Quarterback Luca Stanzani had four rushing touchdowns and threw for another TD, O’Shawn Ross Jr. had 172 yards rushing on 17 carries, and Long Island University beat New Haven 38-17 on Saturday.
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.
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