Week 2 Preview: LIU AT TCU

The Long Island University (LIU) Sharks face a tough test as they travel to Fort Worth, Texas, to take on the TCU Horned Frogs. After a narrow 27-21 loss to UAlbany in their season opener, LIU will look to regroup and take on a TCU team that is coming off a thrilling 34-27 victory over Stanford.

For LIU, quarterback Luca Stanzani led the charge against UAlbany, completing 20 of 31 passes for 179 yards and three touchdowns. Wide receiver Michael Love caught six passes for 69 yards and a touchdown, while Brandon Niemenski and Ludovick Choquette added receiving touchdowns as well. Choquette was also a standout in the run game, racking up 128 rushing yards on 15 carries. The Sharks will need a similar offensive performance to keep up with TCU’s potent attack.

TCU, meanwhile, enters the matchup with plenty of momentum. Quarterback Josh Hoover threw for 353 yards and two touchdowns in the win over Stanford, while wide receivers Jack Bech and JP Richardson combined for 246 receiving yards. The Horned Frogs also got contributions from Cam Cook and Trey Sanders in the run game, with Cook scoring the game-sealing touchdown. TCU’s defense forced two turnovers and recorded four sacks, making them a formidable opponent.

The Sharks will need to be at their best in all phases to challenge a talented TCU team. Stanzani’s connection with Love, Niemenski, and Choquette will be key, while the defense must find a way to slow down Hoover and the explosive TCU offense. This will be a challenging road game for LIU, but it’s an opportunity for the Sharks to test themselves against a top program.