Houston: “We’re Drastically Improved From The First of August”…Sell-out crowd awaits new-look Pirates, Pack…Holton Ahlers still mastering ins and outs of being a college QB…New offense gets trial by fire against East Carolina…USF kicks off against Wisconsin…UConn football must open the 2019 season with more than a victory against Wagner…AAC moves to eliminate East-West divisional format…Clemson vs. Georgia Tech: Four keys for top-ranked Tigers in season opener….Josh McCown’s one condition for signing with Eagles: Let me coach at Myers Park …Joyce, Freeman lead Braves over Blue Jays

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

The Bradsher Beat
Houston raises the bar on game week Bonesville.net

ecupirates.com

• Gameday: Pirate Soccer Takes First Road Trip
• Meet Day: East Carolina Opens 2019 At Covered Bridge Open
• Pirates Announce 2019 Fall Competition Schedule
• McNeill Announces 2019-20 Nonconference Schedule

Greenville Daily Reflector

• Similar sophomore QBs in focus
• How to watch the ECU-N.C. State game
• Women’s season begins with education day
• Sell-out crowd awaits new-look Pirates, Pack

Houston addresses media to preview ECU vs NC State  WNCT 9

ECU head football coach Mike Houston discusses NC State WITN 7

Houston: “We’re Drastically Improved From The First of August” Rivals

247 Sports

• Holton Ahlers still mastering ins and outs of being a college QB
• What Mike Houston said after Wednesday’s practice ahead of NCSU
• Game Week Hub Week 1: NC State vs. East Carolina
• Breaking down ECU’s most realistic path to a bowl game in 2019
• Sleep will be hard to come by for Mike Houston before season opener

Previewing NC State football’s game against ECU  Raleigh News and Observer

ECU volleyball faces challenging season The East Carolinian

New offense gets trial by fire against East Carolina Technician (NCSU)

 

Around the American Athletic Conference

Taylor’s Early Goal Helps UCF to Wednesday Night Draw theamerican.org

Former Cincinnati Bearcats receiver Mekale McKay receives XFL draft invitation Cincinnati Enquirer

What’s happening in Tampa Bay sports: USF kicks off against Wisconsin, Pinellas Trail Challenge Tampa Bay Times

McKenzie Milton crowned greatest UCF Knight in school history Orlando Sentinel

Mike Anthony: UConn football must open the 2019 season with more than a victory against Wagner Hartford Courant

Philadelphia Inquirer

• Temple names Anthony Russo its starting QB for the opener
• A look at the Temple football team’s offense

NOLA.com

• Tulane football notebook: all 22 projected starters have done it before
• Ex-Tulane star Dominik Koepfer wins again at U.S. Open as dream summer continues

Memphis Commercial Appeal

• Memphis football: Our experts predict Tigers’ season and more
• Memphis Tigers add Florida transfer Isaiah Stokes

Bill Haisten: TU’s run-game quest begins against the nation’s No. 1 run defense Tulsa World

Houston Chronicle

• AAC moves to eliminate East-West divisional format
• Legendary UH football coach Bill Yeoman recovering after…

Cooper has look of next go-to receiver for Navy Annapolis Capital

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News and Observer

• Does your cable company carry the ACC Network? What you need to know
• In a year of lowered expectations, could NC State be ACC’s biggest surprise?
• Gameday Guide: Clemson vs. Georgia Tech TV info, watch online, radio, more
• Will Muschamp goes way back with Mack Brown. What it means to face his former boss

Atlanta Journal Constitution

• Year 1 for Tech’s Geoff Collins is, ahem, a free pass
• National championship or bust for Kirby Smart’s fourth season 
• The tale of 3 Georgia quarterbacks being told Saturday
• How to watch college football: Week 1 TV times, networks, online for 84 FBS games

Winston Salem Journal

• Is Wake Forest’s young defensive line ready for a trial by fire? The Deacons will know Friday night in the season opener.
• 5 things to know about Wake Forest’s Week 1 opponent: Utah State
• The 2018 season was frustrating at times for App State receiver Thomas Hennigan. He caught fewer passes, but he became better all-around.

NCAA clears UNC cornerback to play Fayetteville Observer

Norfolk Virginian Pilot

• “He’s next-level with it.” ODU captain Lawrence Garner seeks to unify the team, one connection at a time
• Countdown to kickoff at S.B. Ballard Stadium: The food
• Staff continuity has accelerated U.Va.’s progress under Mendenhall
• Former FSU quarterback Deondre Francois is ready to begin his new chapter at Hampton University

Clemson vs. Georgia Tech: Four keys for top-ranked Tigers in season opener Charleston Post and Courier

The Associated Press

• Big 12 opening week has Oklahoma hosting Holgorsen return
• Northwestern’s visit to No. 25 Stanford tops Big Ten openers
• Fine time at North Texas; QB’s 4th season with Littrell
• SEC’s early season neutral-sites games might be on the clock
• Week 1 Preview: Pac-12 statement; transfer QBs; USC’s start
• Alabama LB Dylan Moses out indefinitely with knee injury
• OL Smith, DL Solomon will play this season for Tennessee