Short answer
ECU is 3-4 (1-2 American Conference) as of October 29, 2026. Next: vs Temple, Saturday, October 31, 3:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The regular season ends with Florida Atlantic at home on November 27 or 28; the American Conference title game is December 5.
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Games and results
- SatSep 5atAlabamaBryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Ala.Penalties and a bad snap helped No. 13 Alabama build a 38-7 halftime lead in Tuscaloosa. ECU opened against a Power 4 team on the road for the third time in four years.Lost 10-48ABC · recap
- SatSep 12vsApp StateDowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Greenville, N.C. · Paint It Purple, Pirate Club WeekendApp State won the home opener by three, its fourth straight win over ECU at the FBS level. North Texas transfer Ashton Gray ran for 99 yards; no future games are set until the 2029 Duke's Mayo Classic in Charlotte.Lost 24-27ESPNU · recap
- SatSep 19atOld DominionS.B. Ballard Stadium, Norfolk, Va.The defense shut out ODU after halftime and Ayden Duncanson returned an interception for a touchdown. ECU is now 6-0 all time against the Monarchs.Won 20-17ESPN+ · recap
- SatSep 26vsNC CentralDowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Greenville, N.C. · Family Weekend, Junior Pirate Club DayMiami transfer Emory Williams took over at quarterback and threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns as ECU scored 35 points in the second quarter. Attendance was 43,772.Won 42-9ESPN+ · recap
- SatOct 10vsRiceACDowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Greenville, N.C. · Homecoming, Letterwinners WeekendRunning back T.J. Engleman Jr. ran for 136 yards on 14 carries, with two 43-yard runs, in the Homecoming game and American Conference opener.Won 28-12ESPN+ · recap
- ThuOct 15atUABACProtective Stadium, Birmingham, Ala.ECU led for more than 58 minutes, then UAB scored a touchdown and two-point try with 35 seconds left and won in overtime on a pick-six. Engleman ran for 104 yards, his third straight 100-yard game.Lost 17-30 OTESPN · recap
- ThuOct 22atMemphisACSimmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis, Tenn.A two-touchdown lead slipped away for the second straight Thursday, and Memphis won in overtime on an end-zone interception. Three of the last four games in this series have gone to overtime.Lost 34-41 OTESPN2 · recap
- SatOct 31vsTempleACDowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Greenville, N.C. · Fan Appreciation Day, HalloweenHalloween game: season ticket holders and student guests can buy extra tickets for $10.31 through the ECU ticket office. Pirate Walk at 12:45 PM with a costume parade; kids costume contest at 2 PM in Charley's Kids Zone near Gate 4.3:00 PMESPN+ · next
- FriNov 6vsSouth FloridaACDowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Greenville, N.C. · Paint It Black, Military Appreciation Day, Night of the BoneyardMilitary Appreciation Day and Night of the Boneyard, with a halftime drone show, Band Day and a U.S. Army Golden Knights skydiving performance.7:30 PMESPN2
- SatNov 14atCharlotteACJerry Richardson Stadium, Charlotte, N.C.TBATV TBA
- SatNov 21atArmyACMichie Stadium, West Point, N.Y.12:00 PMCBSSN
- TBANov 27/28vsFlorida AtlanticACDowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Greenville, N.C. · Senior DayECU lists the date as November 27 or 28; the kickoff time and network are set later in the season.TBATV TBA
Times Eastern. AC = American Conference game. Recaps link to ECU Athletics.
Season at a glance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3-4 |
| American Conference | 1-2 |
| Home | 2-1 |
| Away | 1-3 |
| Points for and against | 175 to 184 |
| Current streak | L2 |
Postseason
- American Conference Championship: Saturday, December 5, 8:00 PM ET. Played at the higher seed's campus stadium. ECU plays only if it finishes in the top two of the American.
- Bowl games: six wins usually makes a team bowl eligible. ECU has played in a bowl the last two seasons (bowl history).
Home game themes
From the ECU 2026 game day guide
| Game | Theme |
|---|---|
| Sep 12 vs App State | Paint It Purple, Pirate Club Weekend |
| Sep 26 vs NC Central | Family Weekend, Junior Pirate Club Day |
| Oct 10 vs Rice | Homecoming, Letterwinners Weekend |
| Oct 31 vs Temple | Fan Appreciation Day, Halloween |
| Nov 6 vs South Florida | Paint It Black, Military Appreciation Day, Night of the Boneyard |
| Nov 27/28 vs Florida Atlantic | Senior Day |
Going? Start with the gameday planner, the clear bag policy and parking. Watching? See TV and radio. ESPN schedule.
Questions fans ask
What is ECU football’s record in 2026?
3-4 overall and 1-2 in the American Conference through October 29, 2026.
When does ECU play next?
Against Temple on Saturday, October 31, 3:00 PM ET on ESPN+, at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
How many home games does ECU have in 2026?
Six: App State, NC Central, Rice, Temple, South Florida, Florida Atlantic.
Sources
Last checked October 29, 2026. Kickoff times, TV and stadium rules can change; ECU Athletics posts the final word each game week.