East Carolina Pirates 2026 stats and results
The East Carolina Pirates (American) are 3-2 in the 2026 season through October 10, 2026, scoring 24.8 points per game and allowing 22.6.
Leading players: Emory Williams (132.3 passing yards per game), Mitch Griffis (84.4 passing yards per game); TJ Engleman Jr. (77.2 rushing yards per game); Jeremiah Melvin (55.7 receiving yards per game). College football stat leaders.
Next game: East Carolina Pirates at UAB Blazers
October 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET. Season figures for both teams side by side; the rank in parentheses is among 136 College football teams (1st = the most). UAB Blazers stats and results. Full game preview.
| ECU | UAB | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 3-2 | 3-3 |
| Points per game | 24.8 (94th) | 22.2 (108th) |
| Points allowed per game | 22.6 (75th) | 25.8 (44th) |
| Passing yards per game | 195.2 (98th) | 155.8 (127th) |
| Passing yards allowed per game | 171.2 (112th) | 126 (136th) |
| Rushing yards per game | 148.8 (78th) | 179.5 (51st) |
| Rushing yards allowed per game | 146.8 (59th) | 190.8 (14th) |
| Rushing attempts per game | 33.6 (92nd) | 44.5 (10th) |
| Rushing attempts allowed per game | 46.4 (2nd) | 42.2 (9th) |
| Completions per game | 18 (86th) | 12.2 (128th) |
| Completions allowed per game | 13.4 (130th) | 11.7 (135th) |
Record
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3-2 |
Scoring: season, home, road and recent form
| Split | Games | Record | Points for per game | Points against per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | 5 | 3-2 | 24.8 | 22.6 |
| Home | 3 | 2-1 | 31.3 | 16 |
| Road | 2 | 1-1 | 15 | 32.5 |
| Last 5 regular-season games | 5 | 3-2 | 24.8 | 22.6 |
| Last 10 regular-season games (includes 2025) | 10 | 7-3 | 29.2 | 24 |
Points per game: 24.8, ranked 165th of 318 (1st is the highest). Points allowed per game: 22.6, ranked 94th of 318 (1st is the lowest). Point differential per game: 2.2, ranked 136th of 318 (1st is the highest).
Team box score per game, 2026
| Per game | ECU | Opponents |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 195.2 | 171.2 |
| Rushing yards | 148.8 | 146.8 |
| Rushing attempts | 33.6 | 46.4 |
| Completions | 18 | 13.4 |
| Pass attempts | 29.8 | 24.2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0.6 | 1 |
| Sacks | 2.8 | 2.2 |
| Tackles for loss | 12 | 9 |
Averages over 5 regular-season games with a stored box score. Opponent figures are each opponent’s own box score in those games.
Efficiency per attempt, 2026
| Figure | ECU | League rank |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 195.2 | 164th of 263 |
| Rushing yards | 148.8 | 139th of 263 |
| Passing yards allowed | 171.2 | 44th of 263 |
| Rushing yards allowed | 146.8 | 128th of 263 |
| Plays per game (college: pass and rush attempts) | 63.4 | 174th of 263 |
| Yards per pass or rush attempt | 5.43 | 157th of 263 |
| Yards per pass attempt | 6.55 | 190th of 263 |
| Completion % | 60.4% | 146th of 263 |
| Yards per carry | 4.43 | 117th of 263 |
| Pass play rate | 47.0% | 118th of 263 |
| Interception rate thrown | 2.0% | 112th of 263 |
| Yards allowed per pass or rush attempt | 4.50 | 27th of 263 |
| Yards allowed per pass attempt | 7.07 | 129th of 263 |
| Opponent completion % | 55.4% | 43rd of 263 |
| Yards per carry allowed | 3.16 | 37th of 263 |
| Interception rate made | 4.1% | 26th of 263 |
| Sacks | 2.8 | 30th of 263 |
Ranks are among the teams in the table: 1st is the best (the lowest where less is better, such as turnovers or points allowed per drive). For pace, plays, time of possession and pass rate, which are neither good nor bad, 1st is the highest.
Results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | vs Rice Owls | W | 28-12 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | vs North Carolina Central Eagles | W | 42-9 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | @ Old Dominion Monarchs | W | 20-17 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | vs App State Mountaineers | L | 24-27 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | @ Alabama Crimson Tide | L | 10-48 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | vs Pittsburgh Panthers | W | 23-17 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | @ Florida Atlantic Owls | W | 42-3 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | @ UTSA Roadrunners | L | 24-58 |
| Nov 15, 2025 | vs Memphis Tigers | W | 31-27 |
| Nov 8, 2025 | vs Charlotte 49ers | W | 48-22 |
| Nov 1, 2025 | @ Temple Owls | W | 45-14 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane | W | 41-27 |
Next game
As of October 15, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET: at the UAB Blazers, scheduled for October 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET. Status changes after this update are not reflected here; open the game in StatsNext for its live status.
East Carolina Pirates player stats
Quarterbacks
- Emory Williams (QB)
- Mitch Griffis (QB)
Running backs
- Ashton Gray (RB)
- Michael Allen (RB)
- TJ Engleman Jr. (RB)
Receivers and tight ends
- Ismael Smith Flores (TE)
- Ja'Keith Hamilton (WR)
- Jason Dickerson (WR)
- Jeremiah Melvin (WR)
- Ray Ray Joseph Jr. (WR)
American
- UTSA Roadrunners (5-1)
- Memphis Tigers (5-1)
- Florida Atlantic Owls (4-1)
- South Florida Bulls (4-2)
- North Texas Mean Green (4-2)
- Army Black Knights (3-2)
- UAB Blazers (3-3)
- Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3-3)
- Tulane Green Wave (2-3)
- Navy Midshipmen (2-3)
- Temple Owls (2-4)
- Rice Owls (1-5)
- Charlotte 49ers (0-6)
How to read these numbers
- Records and averages are regular-season games through the date above.
- Small samples early in a season move quickly.
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