The recruiting Class of 2026 will play a big role as East Carolina conducts a makeover of the American Conference’s top defensive unit. The Pirates led the American in scoring defense (20.1 points), rushing defense (120.2 yards per game), fumbles recovered (14) and was second in total defense (351.0) and sacks (34) in 2025. But … Continue reading FOOTBALL RECRUITING THUMBNAILSHeavy focus on secondary in defensive overhaul