Bulldogs make home debut against LIU

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University football team makes their home debut against Long Island at Beirne Stadium with a 6:00 PM kick-off.

The Particulars
Opponent: LIU
Location: Beirne Stadium (Smithfield, R.I.)
Kickoff: 6:00 PM ET
Watch Live: ESPN+
Live Stats: bryantbulldogs.com
Game Notes: Bryant | LIU

Series History

• The Sharks lead the all-time series 7-4. The Bulldogs have won the last two meetings, including last season, where Ethan Gettman nailed a 37-yard FG as time expired to pick up the victory.

Bulldogs Notes and Notables

• Zevi Eckhaus tallied 89 yards on the ground against UNLV, which was the most ever by a Bryant QB.
• Eckhaus tallied 230 yards through the air, putting him at 5,850 in his career (3rd all-time).
• Matthew Prochaska hauled in a 76-yard reception on Saturday, the longest of his career and in the conference during week 1.
• Landon Ruggieri posted the sixth 100+ yard game of his career. Ruggieri's 11 receptions tied David Zorilla ('21) and Justin Kix ('05) for the third most by a Bulldog receiver.
• Kenny Dyson Jr. picked up a sack, which moved him to eighth all-time (17.5).
• The Black and Gold are 12-3 in home openers since 2009.
• Robert Crockett III had his first INT as a member of Bryant and the third of his career.
• Ryan Clark tallied two TDs against the Rebels, his fourth Multi-TD game.

A bit about the Sharks

• LIU fell to Ohio 27-10 last Saturday.
• Davon Wells caught a 15-yard TD against Ohio.
• Luca Stanzia begins the season as QB1 after taking over last year mid-season.
• Daylen Fuller and Eric O'Neil led the defense with 13 tackles. O'Neil also had a sack and 3.5 TFL.

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