American Conference champion Tulane has earned the No. 11 seed in the 2025 College Football Playoff, marking the second time a team from the league has qualified for the CFP following Cincinnati's appearance in 2021. The Green Wave will travel to face No. 6 seed Ole Miss in a first-round matchup on Saturday, December 20, at 3:30 p.m. in Oxford, Mississippi. The game will air … [Read more...]

In the old days, East Carolina's bowl destination and opponent would not be floating around in the twilight zone. When ECU went to Shreveport to play Louisiana Tech in the Independence Bowl in 1978, most of the region knew the Pirates were going before the official announcement. Bowls used to court programs, but now the postseason is shrouded in speculation and limited to … [Read more...]

Charting the Pirates' Potential Voyages Post-Regular Season Update By Grok Sports Desk | Dec. 1, 2025 Edited by Bonesville Staff Tiebreaker rules for the American Conference standings are likely to play a role in helping determine East Carolina's postseason destination. With Tulane (10-2, 7-1 AAC), North Texas (11-1, 7-1), and Navy (9-3, 7-1) knotted at the top, … [Read more...]

Here's a summary of week 14 scores and notable performances in the American Conference and a look at the final standings heading into the Dec. 5 league championship game between No. 20 North Texas and 21st-ranked Tulane. WEEK 14 SCOREBOARD Thursday, November 27 Navy 28, Memphis 17 * Friday, November 28 North Texas 52, Temple 25 * Saturday, November … [Read more...]