Jim Harbaugh laments suspension, keeping him from No. 2 Michigan opener against East Carolina…Ahlers signs, joins Seahawks practice squad… ECU not naming a starting QB publicly, nor any starters heading into opener… East Carolina Hosts 2023 Pirate Invitational; Pirates Host UNCW Thursday… Wake Forest will begin Dave Clawson’s 10th season with home game against Elon; NC State football vs. UConn tonight

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

Opponent Preview: Michigan

ecupirates.com

• East Carolina Hosts 2023 Pirate Invitational
• Pirates Host UNCW Thursday

WNCT 9

• Ahlers signs, joins Seahawks practice squad
• Wall named assistant coach/ director of operations for …

WITN 7

• Locals Ahlers, Powell, and other former ECU players sign with NFL practice squads
• South Central product Lewis is recovered from surgery and ready to lead ECU defense

ECU faces uphill battle against Michigan, while Mother Nature shakes up high school games schedule WCTI 12

Jim Harbaugh laments suspension, keeping him from No. 2 Michigan opener against East Carolina The Associated Press

247 Sports

• ECU Countdown to Kickoff: No. 3 Kelan Robinson
• ECU Countdown to Kickoff: No. 3 Chad Stephens
• ECU not naming a starting QB publicly, nor any starters heading into opener
• Pirates thrilled for opportunity inside The Big House, but not intimidated
• Keaton Mitchell makes Ravens’ 53-man roster

ECU football: Pirates preparing for big envionment at Michigan Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)

Big Ten picks: MLive’s predictions for Michigan State-Central Michigan, Michigan-East Carolina MLive

Sports Illustrated

• East Carolina Week: Three Keys To A Michigan Football Victory
• Jim Harbaugh Explains Decision to Add Father to Coaching Staff During Suspension

What he said: ECU head coach Mike Houston talks Michigan football matchup Wolverines Wire

LB coach vocal on ‘A+’ advantage for Michigan football vs. ECU ClutchPoints

Michigan vs. East Carolina NCAAF Picks & Best College Football Bets for Week 1 gambling

Connor Norby’s big night at plate helps Tides take 2-0 series lead on Worcester  Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

Around the American Athletic Conference

American Athletic Conference

• Game Preview: Tulsa Hosts UAPB Thursday Night
• Game Preview: UAB Welcomes North Carolina A&T For Thursday-Night Opener
• ALL American – Aug. 30
• North Texas, Temple Pick Up Tuesday VB Sweeps

Rice visits No. 11 Texas to open season in old but lopsided rivalry The Associated Press

Owls say they won’t be scared of Longhorns on this trip to Austin Houston Chronicle

UAB to Open 2023 Season on Thursday Against North Carolina A&T thecutoffnews

Tampa Bay Times

• College football Week 1: Florida vs. Utah, FSU vs. LSU and Golesh’s debut
• USF’s Alex Golesh won’t name a starting QB, or many other starters

Memphis Commercial Appeal

•  Memphis football must be AAC title contender to have successful 2023
• Takeaways from Memphis football’s first depth chart of 2023 season

Tulsa World

• Arkansas-Pine Bluff at TU: Top storyline, key matchup, player to watch in season opener
• `Full speed’ ahead for TU as Opening Night arrives

NOLA.com

• Touchdown, first down, get down: Tulane’s Michael Pratt has Willie Fritz’s blessing to run if he follows orders
• Week 1 college football best bets: Picking LSU-Florida State, other key matchups

Temple Men’s Basketball releases non-conference schedule Temple News

How Charlotte football’s new defensive coordinator plans to turn 49ers’ fortunes around Charlotte Observer

Blazer Buzz: UAB vs. North Carolina A&T TV info, key matchups AL.com

Dallas Morning News

• SMU running back Camar Wheaton suspended for season opener vs. Louisiana Tech
• How Stone Earle reworked his throwing mechanics to claim UNT’s starting QB role

San Antonio Express News

• UTSA lags behind state’s other FBS programs in athletic donations
• UTSA basketball programs also playing catch-up in new American Athletic Conference

Navy football coach Brian Newberry puts Notre Dame loss in perspective, says there were some positives to build on Annapolis Capital

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News & Observer

• NC State football’s Cecil Powell returns after 2 years: ‘The best I’ve ever seen him’
• NC State basketball’s Kevin Keatts updates on roster rebuild, NIL and the Wolfpack
• Once in a dead zone in Atlantic Division, second place could mean something for NC State
• Can’t travel to UConn? How to watch or stream NC State football’s 2023 season opener
• How NC State football’s new kicker plans to follow record-setter Christopher Dunn
• Wake Forest vs Elon football first look: Key players to watch, matchups, odds

5 intriguing storylines for NC State football heading into 2023 WRAL

Winston Salem Journal

• Wake Forest will begin Dave Clawson’s 10th season with home game against Elon
• Wake Forest gearing up for opener on Thursday at home against Elon
• WSSU will wait until Saturday’s game to announce starting quarterback
• Volleyball Day in Nebraska sets world record for attendance at a women’s sporting event
• Florida vs. Utah best bets: Odds, picks and college football promos for Thursday
• How TCU football is preparing for the great unknown vs. Coach Prime, Colorado in opener
• Michigan State-Tennessee exhibition to benefit Maui fire victims
• Big Ten is ready for maximum exposure
• Realignment prompts fresh look at auto bids for expanded CFP
• Ken Sugiura: From Chick-fil-A to Aflac, a fortuitous switch in kickoff-game sponsorship

Fayetteville Observer

• Fayetteville State football set for huge season after breakthrough
• NC State football vs. UConn: Score prediction, scouting report
• One matchup will outshine others in UNC football vs. South Carolina

Columbia The State

• What underdog? South Carolina football already a betting favorite vs. UNC
• Dakereon Joyner takes on UNC at new position, two seasons after USC bowl game magic
• National buzz lacking for USC QB Spencer Rattler. Consider Shane Beamer disappointed
• Gamecock football legend George Rogers opens up on life, health and that Heisman Trophy

Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

• College football preview: Can a new QB and host of returning players take UVA from average to elite?
• College football preview: Confident Hampton team looking for turnaround season in tough CAA
• College football preview: Apprentice School looks to build even more momentum after eye-opening 9-1 season
• Region/state roundup: UVA will be without key defensive player for opener against No. 12 Tennessee

Atlanta Journal Constitution

• Week 1 college football schedule: How to watch all 87 FBS games Thursday-Monday
• Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo praised by predecessor Todd Monken
• Georgia’s Javon Bullard ‘can’t wait to get back between those hedges’
• Georgia Tech football numerical roster
• A small-town Texan, Georgia Tech’s Haynes King ready to begin career in Atlanta

The Associated Press

• No. 12 Tennessee opens against Virginia in the 1st game for the Cavaliers since 2022 fatal shooting
• Nebraska and Minnesota get Big Ten play going right away in Rhule’s debut with Huskers
• Carolina tussle: No. 21 Tar Heels meet the Gamecocks to top the ACC’s Week 1 slate
• Cade Klubnik is confident and ready for his first season as starting quarterback for No. 9 Clemson
• Big 12 opens with No. 17 TCU hosting Deion’s debut with Colorado, and all 4 newcomers at home
• No. 5 LSU vs. No. 8 Florida State highlights SEC’s schedule in Week 1; Gators head to No. 14 Utah
• Pac-12 This Week: No. 14 Utah gets big opening test against Florida