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 Chargers 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 Sharks (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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