ECU’s Schwartz says physicality the key in Pirates’ victory; Felton leads East Carolina against No. 19 Memphis after 23-point game … UBE donates over $12k to ECU Alumni Association… Notre Dame gets late pick and field goal to make title game with 27-24 win over Penn State

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

Pirates Kick Off New Era at Clemson Invitational Saturday ecupirates.com

WNCT 9

• ECU’s Schwartz says physicality the key in Pirates’ victory …
• ECU opens residence halls early due to winter weather conditions

UBE donates over $12k to ECU Alumni Association WITN 7

The Associated Press

• Felton leads East Carolina against No. 19 Memphis after 23-point game 
• East Carolina hosts Pittman and Tulane

Coastal Carolina announces opponents for 2025 football season WMBF

Memphis vs ECU score prediction: Latest news, injury updates Memphis Commercial Appeal

247 Sports

• Maryland DB transfer Jonathan Akins commits to East Carolina
• How to watch ECU wide receiver Winston Wright in the Hula Bowl
• Auburn’s new defensive assistants inherit intriguing groups for 2025

Around the American Athletic Conference

American Athletic Conference

• East Carolina, Florida Atlantic, North Texas Earn Wednesday MBB Wins
• UTSA, South Florida Improve to 4-0 in WBB Conference Play

The Associated Press

• Florida Atlantic hosts Armstead and UAB
• Reynolds leads South Florida against Tulane after 22-point performance
• South Florida visits Moore and North Texas
• Tulsa visits Temple following Cartwright’s 21-point game
• Carrington leads Tulsa against Charlotte after 20-point game
• UTSA hosts Wichita State following Jenkins’ 21-point game

USF’s league names sportsmanship award in honor of Amir Abdur-Rahim Tampa Tribune

Rice hosts Temple following Mashburn’s 22-point game ESPN

Wright scores 21 as North Texas takes down Rice 81-59 CBS Sports

Sports Illustrated

• Tulane Green Wave Sees Three Players Honored on CSC Academic All-District Team
• Army Black Knights Offensive Star Claims Latest Postseason Award
• Former Tulane Green Wave Tennis Star Advances to Australian Open Main Draw
• Tulane Green Wave Running Back Lands at Central Michigan Out of Transfer Portal
• Tulane Green Wave Hires New Special Teams Coordinator Boasting Top Ranked Metrics
• Tulane Green Wave Sees Three Players Honored on CSC Academic All-District Team
• TRANSFER PORTAL: BYU QB Noah Lugo Commits To UTSA Football

Hardaway: AAC play could be ‘more dangerous’ than usual for Tigers Memphis Commercial Appeal

What new Charlotte 49ers coach will earn WSOC TV

‘A bulldog in a china shop’: Giancarlo Rosado shining in first year with Charlotte 49ers Charlotte Observer

Gov. Stitt signs executive order allowing Oklahoma universities to facilitate NIL payments Tulsa World

Tulane’s haul of transfer portal additions stands at 25 with classes starting Monday NOLA.com

UNT needs, areas addressed as recruiting heats up Denton Record Chronicle

NCAA revenue-sharing settlement brings UTSA football to crossroads San Antonio Express News

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News & Observer

• From Kinston to UNC, and now to NC State: Dontrez Styles’ evolution comes full circle
• A defensive grind: Three takeaways from UNC women’s basketball’s overtime win over Duke

WRAL

• Confirmed transfers impacting the 2025 North Carolina high school football season
• No. 19 North Carolina women pull away in OT for a win over No. 14 Duke after losing 16-point lead
• Suarez, Williams lead No. 24 California women past 21st-ranked NC State 78-71

WAVY

• W&M men’s hoops hitting stride under new coach
• Egypt’s Tika Sallman stars in 1st college start for …
• ODU loses heartbreaker at home to Coastal Carolina 80-77

Charleston Post & Courier

• What’s the going rate for an All-American punter? Apparently it’s $50,000
• Late interception, field goal lift Notre Dame to title game
• College of Charleston goes on the road to get CAA win over Hofstra

3 former NFL players announce they’re part of Michael Vick’s staff at Norfolk State  Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

Roanoke Times

• Hokies land New Mexico transfer Ellis
• Virginia Tech football transfer portal tracker: Who’s leaving and who’s joining the Hokies
• Virginia basketball drops 2nd straight, falls at Cal: 3 takeways

The Associated Press

• Notre Dame gets late pick and field goal to make title game with 27-24 win over Penn State
• Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard gets injury scare, returns to rally Irish into CFP championship game
• Penn State QB Drew Allar’s late interception helps seal Notre Dame’s win in Orange Bowl
• Ohio State and Texas enter CFP semifinal at Cotton Bowl seeking a chance to end title droughts
• Power Four seek more control over NCAA policies, including running championship events: report
• Jackson Shelstad and Nate Bittle help No. 15 Oregon beat Ohio State 73-71
• Akins scores 20 points as No. 16 Michigan State overwhelms Washington 88-54