American Athletic Conference2026 SEASON

East CarolinaPirates

5–4OverallAmerican Athletic ConferenceAP rank not published

SP+ RANKNot publishedPreseason FPI RANKNot publishedESPN WIN TOTALNot publishedPublished line PLAYOFF ODDSNot publishedOutlet not published

Sourced. Dated. Never guessed.Dataset as of Sep 5, 2026

THE ROAD AHEAD

2026 schedule

12 games · Regular season

WEEK 0Aug 29

Bye week

A week to reset.

OPEN WEEK

WEEK 1Sep 5

#7 Alabama

Bryant-Denny Stadium

L 10–48FINAL

WEEK 2Sep 12

Appalachian State

Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium

L 24–27FINAL

WEEK 3Sep 19

Old Dominion

S.B. Ballard Stadium

W 20–17FINAL

WEEK 4Sep 26

NC Central (FCS)

Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium

Result not publishedTV not published

Dataset as of Sep 5, 2026. Times shown in Eastern Time.Where to watch

THE ROSTER RESHUFFLE

Transfer portal

0 in / 5 out · net -5

Incoming0

DATE

No incoming moves recorded

No verified transfers in this direction appear in the current dataset.

Outgoing5

DATE

Katin Houser

To Illinois

Jan 16

Jordy Lowery

To Florida

Jan 16

London Montgomery

To Florida

Jan 16

Ja'Marley Riddle

To Georgia

Jan 16

Emmanuel Poku

To South Carolina

Jan 9

Verified moves · As of Sep 7, 2026Full transfer ledger

THE LOCKER ROOM

Meet the roster

119 players listed

Position groups

Expand to explore

QBCole Hodge · Emory Williams5

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Cole Hodge

QB · Class not published

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Emory Williams

QB · Class not published

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Daulton Phalines

QB · Class not published

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Mitch Griffis

QB · Class not published

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Trey Burke

QB · Class not published

Measurements not published

RBAshton Gray · TJ Engleman Jr.7

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Ashton Gray

RB · Class not published

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TJ Engleman Jr.

RB · Class not published

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DeJuan Lacy

RB · Class not published

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Michael Allen

RB · Class not published

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Michael Beatty

RB · Class not published

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Meliq McGowan

RB · Class not published

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DaMari Gantt

RB · Class not published

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WRKyler Pearson · Ray Ray Joseph Jr.16

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Kyler Pearson

WR · Class not published

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Ray Ray Joseph Jr.

WR · Class not published

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Tyler Johnson

WR · Class not published

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Landon Sides

WR · Class not published

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Brock Spalding

WR · Class not published

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Jeremiah Melvin

WR · Class not published

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Dillon Lorick

WR · Class not published

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Ja'Keith Hamilton

WR · Class not published

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Johnny Williams

WR · Class not published

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Jaquaize Pettaway

WR · Class not published

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Jason Dickerson

WR · Class not published

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Ty Johnson

WR · Class not published

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Mason Scott

WR · Class not published

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Connor Hodge

WR · Class not published

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Trenton Cloud

WR · Class not published

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Dawson Quarterman

WR · Class not published

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TEKanen Hamlett · Ismael Smith Flores6

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Kanen Hamlett

TE · Class not published

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Ismael Smith Flores

TE · Class not published

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Mason Brown

TE · Class not published

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Gage Reale

TE · Class not published

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Kaleb Morrow

TE · Class not published

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Jacob Holland

TE · Class not published

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OLJoshua Battle · Zach Caulder23

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Joshua Battle

OL · Class not published

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Zach Caulder

OL · Class not published

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Niko Paic

OL · Class not published

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Ethan Kramer

OL · Class not published

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Bryson Esser

OL · Class not published

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Ian Hemilright

OL · Class not published

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Brandon Best

OL · Class not published

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Xavier Massey

OL · Class not published

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Brooks Culp

OL · Class not published

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Alex Luebke

OL · Class not published

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Preston Broadway

OL · Class not published

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Marleo Neolien

OL · Class not published

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Cayman Reynolds

OL · Class not published

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Tre Hardison

OL · Class not published

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Kendall Walton

OL · Class not published

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Peyton Reeder

OL · Class not published

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Bryce Weaver

OL · Class not published

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Christian Harris

OL · Class not published

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Karson Jones

OL · Class not published

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Jeremiah Williams

OL · Class not published

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Hayes Creel

OL · Class not published

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Ja'Vaughn Hargett

OL · Class not published

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Justin Garrard

OL · Class not published

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DLJasiyah Robinson · Kieran Davis17

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Jasiyah Robinson

DL · Class not published

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Kieran Davis

DL · Class not published

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Kendrick DuJour

DL · Class not published

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Terande Spencer

DL · Class not published

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Dylon Worthen

DL · Class not published

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Preston Carr

DL · Class not published

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Evan Powell

DL · Class not published

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Zyon Ratchford

DL · Class not published

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Dominick Moody

DL · Class not published

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Rion Roseborough

DL · Class not published

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Josiah Dwyer

DL · Class not published

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Miles Parker

DL · Class not published

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Javon Williams

DL · Class not published

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Ethan Wilson

DL · Class not published

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Jacoby Martin

DL · Class not published

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Torin Brazell

DL · Class not published

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Kelton Smith

DL · Class not published

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LBJackson Barker · Crews Law12

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Jackson Barker

LB · Class not published

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Crews Law

LB · Class not published

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DJ Johnson Jr.

LB · Class not published

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Cade Law

LB · Class not published

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Stephen Collier

LB · Class not published

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Reagan Printy

LB · Class not published

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LJ Porter

LB · Class not published

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Landon Lewis

LB · Class not published

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Jayden Olden

LB · Class not published

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Julien Davis

LB · Class not published

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Jordan Miles

LB · Class not published

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Chad Fairchild

LB · Class not published

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DBJaylen Bowden · Zyeir Gamble25

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Jaylen Bowden

DB · Class not published

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Zyeir Gamble

DB · Class not published

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Kevon Merrell

DB · Class not published

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DeMarius Hines

DB · Class not published

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Ashton Levells-Mitchell

DB · Class not published

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Kamaurri McKinley

DB · Class not published

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Myles Pollard

DB · Class not published

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Ayden Duncanson

DB · Class not published

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Derrion Horsley

DB · Class not published

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Christian Peterson

DB · Class not published

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Rae'mon Mosby

DB · Class not published

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Jurnee Lattimore

DB · Class not published

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Jonathan Akins

DB · Class not published

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Angelo Ross

DB · Class not published

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Josh Benton

DB · Class not published

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Tavius Horne Jr.

DB · Class not published

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Durante Speer

DB · Class not published

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Alex Moye

DB · Class not published

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Miles Gaddy

DB · Class not published

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David Coleman Jr.

DB · Class not published

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Djimon McLendon

DB · Class not published

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Adam Cole

DB · Class not published

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Amare Mack

DB · Class not published

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Riley Robinson

DB · Class not published

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Callaway Williams

DB · Class not published

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KNoah Perez · Everett Scott3

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Noah Perez

PK · Class not published

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Everett Scott

PK · Class not published

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Andrew Conrad

PK · Class not published

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PTomas O'Halloran · Elliot Huether2

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Tomas O'Halloran

P · Class not published

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Elliot Huether

P · Class not published

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LSCole Walker · Blake Shirley2

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Cole Walker

LS · Class not published

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Blake Shirley

LS · Class not published

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OLBMatt Payes1

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Matt Payes

OLB · Class not published

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Inside the depth chartMIXED · First string by unit

Status: PROJECTED (Ourlads 08/26/2026) with OFFICIAL Week 1 notes from team chart (via Reflector/247/ESPN)

offense

WR-XLandon Sides

WR-ZBrock Spalding

WR-SLRay Ray Joseph Jr.

LTMarleo Neolien

LGBryce Weaver

CBrandon Best

RGEthan Kramer

RTHayes Creel

TEKanen Hamlett

QBMitch Griffis / Emory Williams

RBAshton Gray

defense

DEJasiyah Robinson

NTPreston Carr

DTRion Roseborough

RUSHJulien Davis

WLBCrews Law

MLBDJ Johnson Jr.

LCBJaylen Bowden

SSAyden Duncanson

FSZyeir Gamble

RCBAshton Levells-Mitchell

NBChristian Peterson

special teams

PTomas O'Halloran

PK/KOAndrew Conrad

LSBlake Shirley

HTomas O'Halloran

Availability & fantasy notebookReported roles and player status · Sep 5, 2026

Availability report

Not published for this team.

Fantasy notes

Ashton Gray · RB

College Football News ranked Ashton Gray as its No. 88 overall fantasy player.

As of Sep 7, 2026 · active

MAKE A SATURDAY OF IT

Your gameday, covered

Watch guide

HOME FIELD

Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium

Greenville, NC

51,000STADIUM CAPACITY

Gameday guideVerified Sep 7, 2026

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Before you reach the gate

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Getting there

GREAT and campus shuttles operate published gameday routes.

ON THE AIR · LOCAL FLAGSHIP

WNCT-FM107.9 FM

Pirate Sports Radio Network · Greenville, NC

As of Sep 8, 2026Listen with the network

Policies and broadcasts can change. Confirm details with the official athletics site before traveling.

BEYOND THE EYE TEST

By the numbers

2026 preseason · Published, not modeled here

Preseason outlook

2026

SP+ OVERALLNot published

NATIONAL RANKNot published

OffenseNot published

Not published

DefenseNot published

Not published

Points per 20 possessions · Offense: higher is better. Defense: lower is better. Shared 0–60 scale.

ESPN FPI rank: Not published
Win total line vs. projection: Not published / Not published
Playoff probability Outlet not published: Not published

As of Sep 27, 2026

Ratings through the years

FINAL

SEASONSP+ / FEIRANK

20258.0 SP+#38

2024-0.4 FEI#94

2023-0.7 FEI#113

20220.1 FEI#56

20210.1 FEI#67

2020-0.3 FEI#89

Earlier seasons

2019-0.8 FEI#117

2018-0.7 FEI#111

2017-0.8 FEI#120

2016-0.5 FEI#99

20150.0 FEI#66

20140.0 FEI#58

20130.2 FEI#48

2012-0.4 FEI#89

2011-0.4 FEI#87

2010-0.3 FEI#81

BUILT OVER SATURDAYS

The program archive

Season records & national player finishes

Season by season

Published team statistics by season. PPG means points per game.
Season	Record	PPG for	PPG against
2025	9-4	32.7	20.1
2024	8-5	32.0	27.3
2023	2-10	17.3	22.4
2022	8-5	32.5	27.2
2021	7-5	29.7	26.2
2020	3-6	30.2	35.4
2019	4-8	26.8	33.7
2018	3-9	22.8	37.3
2017	3-9	24.9	45.0
2016	3-9	27.0	36.1
2015	5-7	27.4	26.0
2014	8-5	35.8	25.8
2013	10-3	40.2	24.8
2012	8-5	31.5	31.6

Top-10 finishes

Individual national statistical leaderboards · Not team poll finishes

#10

Holton Ahlers

Passing Td

2022

#10

Holton Ahlers

Passing Yards

2022

Isaiah Winstead

Receiving Td

2022

Ja'Quan McMillian

Interceptions

2021

Nate Harvey

Sacks

2018

Isaiah Jones

Receiving Td

2016

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Isaiah Jones

Receiving Yards

2016

Isaiah Jones

Receiving Td

2015

Shane Carden

Passing Td

2014

Shane Carden

Passing Yards

2014

Justin Hardy

Receiving Td

2014

Justin Hardy

Receiving Yards

2014

Zeek Bigger

Tackles

2014

Shane Carden

Passing Td

2013

Shane Carden

Passing Yards

2013

Justin Hardy

Receiving Td

2013

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