Griffis resumes the starting role
Mitch Griffis opened the Temple game at quarterback after returning to the starting job. He completed 17 of 30 attempts for 130 yards, and Emory Williams remains listed behind him on the depth chart.
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Season record5–4Won 2 straight
Against the spread5–2At the closing number
Last 5 games
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Results and against the spread
5–4 · 5–2 ATSRecord
5–4
Against the spread
5–2
Form, last 5
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Last game
W 20-17vs Bulls
| Date | Game | Result | Spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 11/6 | vs South Florida Bulls | W 20-17 | −1 | Covered |
| Sat 10/31 | vs Temple Owls | W 17-9 | −4 | Covered |
| Thu 10/22 | at Memphis Tigers | L 34-41 | +9.5 | Covered |
| Thu 10/15 | at UAB Blazers | L 17-30 | −6 | Missed |
| Sat 10/10 | vs Rice Owls | W 28-12 | −10 | Covered |
Spread is the Pirates’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.
Schedule
at KnightsSat 11/21 · 11:00 AM CT12:00 PM ET
vs OwlsThu 11/26 · 11:00 PM CT12:00 AM ET
Research archive
Previous game briefing
Written Fri Nov 6, before the Bulls game. These notes describe that game, including its injuries and projected starters.
Read the Bulls briefing · Fri 11/6
Dated research · archived briefing
Archived Pirates research
Written Fri Nov 6, before the Bulls game.
East Carolina enters tonight at 4-4, with a 3-1 home record and a 1-3 road mark. The 17-9 win over Temple ended a losing run that included trips to UAB and Memphis. The Pirates are 2-2 in conference play under Blake Harrell, whose record as head coach stands at 18-9.
The Temple game brought a change at quarterback. Mitch Griffis regained the opening assignment and completed 17 of 30 passes for 130 yards. ECU leaned on its running game, which produced 222 yards. TJ Engleman Jr. contributed 107 yards, while Ashton Gray also scored on the ground. Brock Spalding made his season debut after a back injury.
The defense supplied three interceptions against Temple and allowed 249 total yards. Ashton Levells-Mitchell delivered a late interception that helped close the game. That response followed road defeats at UAB, 17-30, and Memphis, 34-41.
The Pirates now host South Florida at 6:30 PM CT. The latest available team-specific injury lists are from October 31, so those designations are not confirmations for tonight. South Florida has not announced whether injured quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. can play. Luke Kromenhoek replaced him against UAB.
Season at time of writing
ECU is 4-4 overall, with a 3-1 home record and a 1-3 road record. Its return to winning form against Temple featured 222 rushing yards and three interceptions by the defense.
The news
Running game supports the offense
TJ Engleman Jr. gained 107 yards on 16 carries against Temple. ECU finished with 222 rushing yards, and Ashton Gray also scored on the ground.
Takeaways help finish the Temple win
ECU intercepted Temple three times and allowed 249 total yards. Ashton Levells-Mitchell supplied a late interception before the Pirates closed out the victory.
Spalding returns to the receiver rotation
Brock Spalding made his season debut after a back injury and caught a pass for 9 yards. He started alongside Jason Dickerson and Landon Sides in the receiving group.
Injuries
Injury report as of : 7 Pirates and 11 Bulls on the report.
Pirates
- Ayden DuncansonReason and return date undisclosed; listed out October 31, with tonight's status unconfirmed.Out
- Dawson QuartermanReason and return date undisclosed; listed out October 31, with tonight's status unconfirmed.Out
- DeMarius HinesReason and return date undisclosed; listed out October 31, with tonight's status unconfirmed.Out
- Dillon LorickReason and return date undisclosed; listed out October 31, with tonight's status unconfirmed.Out
- Jaylen BowdenReason and return date undisclosed; listed out October 31, with tonight's status unconfirmed.Out
- Jeremiah MelvinReason and return date undisclosed; listed out October 31, with tonight's status unconfirmed.Out
- Rae'mon MosbyReason and return date undisclosed; listed out October 31, with tonight's status unconfirmed.Out
Bulls
- Michael Van Buren Jr.Injured against UAB; no official designation, injury type or return date announced.Day-to-day
- Arhmad BranchLower-body injury; missed UAB after an October 31 questionable listing; return undetermined.Questionable
- JeyQuan SmithUndisclosed injury; missed UAB after an October 31 questionable listing; return undetermined.Questionable
- Sam RobinsonReason undisclosed; October 31 designation only, with tonight's status and return unconfirmed.Questionable
- A'Mon Lane-GanusReason and return date undisclosed; listed out October 31, with tonight's status unconfirmed.Out
- Cash HudsonReason and return date undisclosed; listed out October 31, with tonight's status unconfirmed.Out
- Gabe LegrandReason and return date undisclosed; listed out October 31, with tonight's status unconfirmed.Out
- Iverson Garcia-PonceReason and return date undisclosed; listed out October 31, with tonight's status unconfirmed.Out
- +3 more · full report in the Terminal
The matchup
Pirates projected starters
- Mitch GriffisQB
- TJ Engleman Jr.RB
- Jason DickersonWR
- Landon SidesWR
- Brock SpaldingWR
- Ismael Smith FloresTE
- Bryce WeaverLT
- Karson JonesLG
- Brandon BestC
- Ethan KramerRG
- Hayes CreelRT
- Preston CarrNG
- J.D. LampleyDT
- Jasiyah RobinsonDE
- Julien DavisOLB
- DJ Johnson Jr.LB
- Crews LawLB
- Kevon MerrellNICK
- Zyeir GambleS
- Kamaurri McKinleyS
- Angelo RossCB
- Ashton Levells-MitchellCB
Bulls projected starters
- Michael Van Buren Jr. / Luke KromenhoekQB
- D.J. CrowtherRB
- Arhmad Branch / Mudia ReubenWR
- Bryson RodgersWR
- Joshua PorterWR
- Wyatt SullivanTE
- Braden CarterLT
- Julius TateLG
- Thomas Shrader / Khalil CollinsC
- Caleb CookRG
- Ethan GreenRT
- Michael Williams IIDE
- Major DillardNT
- Asani RedwoodDT
- C.J. HicksJACK
- Sam RobinsonWLB
- Rodney HillMLB
- Teddy FosterCB
- Ayden JacksonSS
- Tavin WardFS
- Jair MurphyCB
- Tayvion BeasleyNB
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