East Carolina coach Blake Harrell noted that Rice would be playing in Greenville for the first time since 2009 when the Pirates open their 2026 American Conference schedule at home against the Owls on Saturday at 4 p.m. (ESPN+). Rice was among six schools to join the American from Conference USA on July 1, 2023. … Continue reading VIEW FROM THE EASTRice makes first trip to Greenville since 2009