ANNAPOLIS, MD — East Carolina kicker Owen Daffer was a walk-on as he went for the win at Navy on Saturday. He was on scholarship soon afterward. Daffer completed a comeback with a game-ending 54-yard field goal for a 38-35 American Athletic Conference triumph over the Midshipmen. "Great snap, great hold (Jonn Young), good protection and he nailed it," said Pirates coach … [Read more...]

East Carolina's 30-29 overtime win at Memphis last week came in a place and at a time of year that has not been conducive to success for Tigers' opponents. The Pirates will take the belief and momentum of a 3-game American Athletic Conference winning streak into another demanding venue at Navy on Saturday (CBS Sports Network, 3:30 p.m.). ECU coach Mike Houston was not … [Read more...]

MEMPHIS — East Carolina withstood an overtime gamble to top Memphis, 30-29, and become bowl eligible at the Liberty Bowl on Saturday. The Tigers were unsuccessful on a 2-point conversion pass attempt to end the game in the first extra segment. The Pirates, who improved to 6-4 overall and 4-2 in the American Athletic Conference, took a 30-23 lead on the first possession of … [Read more...]

Whether it's the Cliff Moore practice facility or a stadium venue, there is a level of effort and execution that East Carolina coach Mike Houston knows is essential to success. The Pirates prepared properly before dispatching Temple, 45-3, in their most recent combat and will be looking to become bowl eligible at Memphis on Saturday (ESPN+, noon, ET). Houston shared … [Read more...]

GREENVILLE — East Carolina continued to progress as a program with a thorough 45-3 American Athletic Conference victory over Temple on Saturday at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The Pirates (5-4, 3-2 AAC) will have the opportunity to become bowl eligible for the first time since the 2014 season with a trip to Memphis next Saturday (ESPN+, noon, ET). "Really proud of the kids," … [Read more...]