East Carolina faces some huge voids from its 2022 roster as the 2023 season opener at Michigan on Sept. 2 at noon approaches. The Pirates have welcomed transfers who could help sustain the success that has resulted in bowl invitations the last two years. Mason Garcia has been the quarterback in waiting for three seasons behind Holton Ahlers. As Garcia takes the reins, the … [Read more...]

Central Florida, Cincinnati and Houston are leaving the American Athletic Conference but the traditional powers did not leave with an AAC football championship in their final seasons. That title belongs to Tulane, which beat UCF, 45-28, in the American championship game. The Green Wave went on to finish 12-2 with a gripping 46-45 comeback triumph over Southern Cal in the … [Read more...]

Coaches study what works against opposing teams. In that regard, East Carolina will pay attention to what enabled Texas Christian to knock off Michigan, 51-45, in the College Football Playoff semifinals in the Fiesta Bowl to conclude last season for the Wolverines. Offensively, the Horned Frogs got a Herculean effort from quarterback Max Duggan, who had two touchdowns … [Read more...]