SMU invited to join ACC with Stanford, Cal, ending Mustangs’ long wait for Power 5 status…  ECU clashes with No. 2 Michigan in season opener; Michigan band practices ‘EC Victory’ to play on Saturday… Pirates Score Early and Late, Defeat UNCW, 2-0; East Carolina Overpowers Campbell In Pirate Invitational Opener… ECU long snapper Tripp Smith has worked hard to return to the football field after beating Cancer… Tulsa Rallies Past UAPB, 42-7;  Zeno Leads UAB Past North Carolina A&T 35-6 in American Debut

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

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ecupirates.com

• Pirates Score Early and Late, Defeat UNCW, 2-0
• East Carolina Overpowers Campbell In Pirate Invitational Opener
• Pirates Set to Open Season at Elon Opener
• East Carolina Opens 2023 Season At No. 2 Michigan
• Men’s Basketball Season Tickets On Sale Now
• Women’s Basketball Season Tickets on Sale Now

The East Carolinian

• ECU clashes with No. 2 Michigan in season opener
• ECU look to go 2-0 at home vs UNC Wilmington
• Annual Pirate Volleyball Invitational
• ECU look to go 2-0 at home vs UNC Wilmington

WNCT 9

• Michigan band practices ‘EC Victory’ to play on Saturday
• Jim Harbaugh laments suspension, keeping him from No. …

WITN 7

• ECU long snapper Tripp Smith has worked hard to return to the football field after beating Cancer
• ECU football knows it will takes everyone’s best when they face second ranked Michigan on Saturday
• Where can I watch ECU vs. Michigan on Saturday?

247 Sports

• ECU Countdown to Kickoff: No. 1 Jaylen Johnson
• Pirate offense hoping the unknown can be an advantage in opener
• Behind Enemy Lines: Michigan vs. East Carolina Pirates
• ECU Countdown to Kickoff: No. 2 Raheim Jeter
• ECU Countdown to Kickoff: No. 2 BJ Davis
• Three-star 2025 WR Connor Hodge joins brother, commits to East Carolina
• ECU’s veteran defensive front to get tested by Michigan’s elite offensive line

Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)

• GAMEDAY: ECU football opens season with tough test at No. 2 Michigan
• GAMEDAY: Numbers game

What to watch for: East Carolina The Michigan Daily

East Carolina OC Donnie Kirkpatrick: ‘We have a lot of concerns’ about Michigan football defense Wolverines Wire

MLive

• Get to know Michigan’s opponent, ‘giant killer’ East Carolina: Famous actress alum, pirate jokes
• Michigan vs. East Carolina 9/2: Preview, odds, predictions and best bets
• Michigan staff pleads with defense: Force more fumbles

Sports Illustrated

• 2023 Michigan Football Opponent Preview: East Carolina
• Ravens Fan Favorite Keaton Mitchell Makes Roster
• East Carolina vs. Michigan Predictions, Picks & Odds for CFB Week 1

ECU DC Blake Harrell shares challenges Michigan football offense poses YAHOO!

Michigan football vs. East Carolina: Scouting report, prediction for 2023 season opener Detroit Free Press

Wojo’s Pigskin Picks: In goofy college football, No. 2 Wolverines must beware of ambushes The Detroit News

East Carolina vs Michigan Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Wolverines Sink the Pirates’ Offense Covers

Charlotte football game-by-game preview ninertimes

Around the American Athletic Conference

Dallas Morning News

• SMU invited to join ACC with Stanford, Cal, ending Mustangs’ long wait for Power 5 status
• How SMU is preparing for hot-weather home opener after last year’s TCU game
• What SMU fans need to know about Gerald J. Ford Stadium construction, concessions, water
• ACC presidents set to meet about adding SMU, Stanford, Cal
• UNT prediction: Will Cal spoil Eric Morris’ coaching debut with Mean Green?

American Athletic Conference

• Tulsa Rallies Past UAPB, 42-7
• Zeno Leads UAB Past North Carolina A&T 35-6 in American Debut

The Associated Press

• Freshman quarterback Cardell Williams comes off bench to lead Tulsa to 42-7 win
• Zeno leads UAB over North Carolina A&T 35-6, gets former NFL QB Dilfer first win as college coach

Zeno leads UAB over North Carolina A&T 35-6, gets former NFL QB Dilfer first win as college coach CBS 42

Can Monmouth football defense slow Florida Atlantic? Complete coverage of 2023 opener YAHOO!

Temple quarterback E.J. Warner doesn’t want all the accolades. He just wants wins. Philadelphia Inquirer

Who is USF football coach Alex Golesh? Tampa Bay Times

 Memphis football must be AAC title contender to have successful 2023 Memphis Commercial Appeal

Tulsa World

• Tulsa opens season with rout of UAPB
• Kevin Wilson leads Tulsa to first season opener win since 2018
• Photos: TU defeats Arkansas-Pine Bluff 42-7 in season opener
• Breaking down TU’s season-opening victory over UAPB
• Bill Haisten: Cardell Williams’ stunning stats drive TU in Kevin Wilson’s debut

NOLA.com

• How are Tulane football ticket sales going? ‘It’s been astronomically fun around here’
• Predictions for LSU-FSU, Tulane-South Alabama and Saints talk: Watch Thursday’s ‘Bayou Bets’

Tulane starts season with a new team – and a new standard Crescent City Sports

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

Temple RB Darvon Hubbard went to school on Akron’s campus 247 Sports

Charlotte football hopes new coach, new schemes and new philosophy usher in winning era Charlotte Observer

Jones takes charge: Charlotte’s new senior quarterback rekindles with Head Coach Biff Poggi ninertimes

AL.com

• ‘Just doing my job’: UAB’s Jacob Zeno sets program record in win over North Carolina A&T
• Instant Analysis: UAB’s quick offense leads to easy win over North Carolina A&T
• Goodman: A special friend never doubted Trent Dilfer
• Rewinding UAB’s 35-6 season-opening win over North Carolina A&T

San Antonio Express News

• UTSA finds chance at redemption in season-opening rematch against Houston
• UTSA basketball programs also playing catch-up in new American Athletic Conference

Roadrunners set for Saturday’s season-opener against Cougars The Paisano

Houston Chronicle

• UH football: What to know about attending home opener vs. UTSA
• UH football nearing its first sellout in nearly 7 years

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Sources – ACC votes to invite Stanford, Cal, SMU ESPN

Charlotte Observer

• College football is back in NC. Enjoy this version of the sport, while it lasts
• For Drake Maye, the youngest in UNC’s unofficial First Family, the time is now

Raleigh News & Observer

• Three takeaways from N.C. State football’s season-opening win at UConn
• Adding Cal, Stanford and SMU is the best bad idea the ACC has
• Majority of UNC-CH trustees ‘strongly’ opposed to ACC expansion
• NC State football’s Cecil Powell returns after 2 years: ‘The best I’ve ever seen him’
• Mitch Griffis powers Wake Forest to rout of Elon

Demon Deacons, Wolfpack kick off seasons, Barton bulls over Chowan WCTI 12

WRAL

• North Carolina State’s Ashford taken off field on stretcher in opener at UConn
• ACC votes to add Stanford, Cal and SMU
• UNC board’s top leaders oppose ACC expansion
• Dorrance: I want Cal and Stanford to die on the vine
• ‘Die on the vine’: UNC’s Dorrance not interested in adding Stanford, Cal to the ACC
• ESPN networks go dark on Charter Spectrum cable systems on busy night for sports
• No. 21 UNC opens with South Carolina, seeks to build on 9-win season with Heisman hopeful Drake Maye

Winston Salem Journal

• North Carolina vs. South Carolina college football odds: Predictions and picks for rivalry matchup
• Plenty of room for improvement for Wake Forest after opening-night win over Elon
• Wake Forest subdues Elon 37-17 on Thursday night at Allegacy Stadium
• PHOTOS: Wake Forest 37-17 over Elon in first home football game of the season

Columbia The State

• The ACC is adding Cal, Stanford and SMU, reports say. How it affects Clemson
• Shane Beamer hints at South Carolina football’s Week 1 uniform combo
• Gamecock superfan Darius Rucker reveals ESPN ‘College GameDay’ guest picker: It’s him

Charleston Post & Courier

• Reports: ACC has voted in favor of adding Stanford, Cal, and SMU
• Charleston Southern starts Giardina era with wild finish to edge North Greenville
• Clemson’s 6-6 Jake Briningstool could be a matchup nightmare

Roanoke Times

• ACC votes to invite Stanford, Cal and SMU, expanding league to Texas and the west coast, reports say
• No. 4 William & Mary opens with tough CAA win at Campbell
• College football preview: Former Indian River star hopes to be part of Virginia Tech’s revival
• Region/state roundup: Virginia Tech championship coach to retire at end of 2024 season

Atlanta Journal Constitution

• Reports: ACC to add Stanford, Cal and SMU
• Georgia Tech AD appointed to College Football Hall of Fame board of directors
• It’s Carson Beck’s turn. Here’s why he’s ready to lead Georgia
• Tate Ratledge making a name for himself at Georgia

The Associated Press

• North Carolina State beats UConn 24-14 in season opener for both teams
• North Carolina State’s Ashford taken off field on stretcher in opener at UConn
• Griffis throws for 3 touchdowns to lead Wake Forest past Elon 37-17 in season opener
• Minnesota rallies late to beat Nebraska 13-10 and ruin Rhule’s debut
• Bryson Barnes helps No. 14 Utah beat Florida 24-11 in season opener
• Missouri dominates first half, struggles in second in 35-10 win over South Dakota
• Rashada throws for two TDs, Arizona State earns storm-delayed 24-21 win over Southern Utah+
• UCF Knights get off to fast start in first Big 12 season, defeat Kent State 56-6 in opener
• Blackshear and Scianna each have a pick-6 to lead Furman past Tennessee Tech 45-10 in opener
• Marcus Carroll rushes for 3 TDs and career-high 184 yards to lead Georgia State to 42-35 win
• Yoder rans for 2 TDs, Wilson passes for 2 as William & Mary tops Campbell 34-24 in CAA opener
• Charleston Southern survives D-II North Greenville’s upset bid with 13-10 win ending with a runoff
• ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ is facing changes and increased competition from Fox
• With ACC leaders set to take up Stanford, Cal, SMU expansion, 2 UNC trustees announce opposition
• No. 4 Alabama keeps starting QB under wraps as the opener against Middle Tennessee arrives
• Cincinnati to open first season in Big 12 against Eastern Kentucky