East Carolina Pirates
American Athletic
9-4 (6-2 conf)
SP+ #38
Ratings
2025
- SP+
- 8.0 (#38)
- SP+ Offense
- 32.6
- SP+ Defense
- 24.0
- SRS
- 5.7
- FPI
- 5.1
- Elo
- 1593
- Talent
- 612
- Recruiting
- 173 (#77)
Schedule
record 9–4
Schedule
88th
toughest of 136
Offenses faced
70th
toughest of 136
Defenses faced
111th
toughest of 136
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 136 (easiest) · 1 FCS game.
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Margin | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @NC State | +4.8 | 17-24 | -7 | L |
| 2 | vsCampbell | FCS | 56-3 | +53 | W |
| 3 | @Coastal Carolina | -15.1 | 38-0 | +38 | W |
| 4 | vsBYU | +15.9 | 13-34 | -21 | L |
| 5 | vsArmy | +0.8 | 28-6 | +22 | W |
| 7 | @Tulane | +6.3 | 19-26 | -7 | L |
| 8 | vsTulsa | -10 | 41-27 | +14 | W |
| 10 | @Temple | -5.1 | 45-14 | +31 | W |
| 11 | vsCharlotte | -26.7 | 48-22 | +26 | W |
| 12 | vsMemphis | +7.6 | 31-27 | +4 | W |
| 13 | @UTSA | +3.7 | 24-58 | -34 | L |
| 14 | @Florida Atlantic | -8.7 | 42-3 | +39 | W |
| 1 ·P | NPittsburgh | +8.4 | 23-17 | +6 | W |
Quarterbacks · 5
2025 · 124
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Katin Houser | SR | 6'3" | 225 | ★★★★ |
| QB | 2nd | Mike Wright Jr. | SR | 6'4" | 195 | — |
| QB | 3rd | Chaston Ditta | FR | 6'0" | 190 | ★★★ |
| QB | — | Raheim Jeter | JR | 6'4" | 226 | ★★★ |
| QB | — | Cole Hodge | FR | 6'0" | 198 | — |
Running Backs · 9
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | London Montgomery | SO | 5'11" | 197 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 2nd | Marlon Gunn Jr. | SR | 6'0" | 207 | — |
| RB | 3rd | Parker Jenkins | JR | 5'11" | 209 | — |
| RB | 4th | TJ Engleman Jr. | SO | 5'9" | 179 | ★★★ |
| RB | 5th | Josh Benton | JR | 6'2" | 194 | — |
| RB | 6th | DeJuan Lacy | SO | 5'9" | 200 | — |
| RB | 7th | Michael Beatty | SO | 5'9" | 152 | — |
| RB | — | Eddie Love Jr. | FR | 5'8" | 175 | — |
| RB | — | DaMari Gantt | SO | 5'11" | 185 | — |
Wide Receivers · 17
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Anthony Smith | SR | 6'3" | 189 | — |
| WR | 2nd | Yannick Smith | SO | 6'3" | 207 | — |
| WR | 3rd | Brock Spalding | JR | 5'11" | 193 | ★★★ |
| WR | 4th | Payton Mangrum | SR | 5'11" | 201 | ★★ |
| WR | 5th | Kyler Pearson | SR | 5'8" | 150 | ★★★ |
| WR | 6th | Tyler Johnson | SO | 6'0" | 183 | ★★★ |
| WR | 7th | Jyron Waiters | FR | 5'11" | 181 | ★★★ |
| WR | 8th | Jaquaize Pettaway | JR | 6'0" | 194 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 9th | Malik Leverett | JR | 6'3" | 189 | ★★★ |
| WR | 10th | Kelan Robinson | SR | 6'3" | 210 | ★★★ |
| WR | 11th | Dillon Lorick | FR | 6'1" | 196 | ★★★ |
| WR | — | Jason Dickerson | SO | 5'10" | 174 | — |
| WR | — | Johnny Williams | FR | 5'10" | 160 | ★★★ |
| WR | — | Ty Johnson | SO | 6'3" | 180 | ★★★ |
| WR | — | Mason Scott | SO | 6'0" | 175 | — |
| WR | — | Connor Hodge | FR | 6'1" | 160 | ★★★ |
| WR | — | Trenton Cloud | FR | 6'1" | 186 | — |
Tight Ends · 7
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Desirrio Riles | JR | 6'3" | 238 | ★★★ |
| TE | 2nd | Jayvontay Conner | SO | 6'4" | 231 | — |
| TE | — | Mason Brown | JR | 6'5" | 237 | — |
| TE | — | Gage Reale | JR | 6'2" | 228 | — |
| TE | — | Stephen Collier | FR | 6'2" | 220 | ★★★ |
| TE | — | Kaleb Morrow | FR | 6'6" | 240 | ★★★ |
| TE | — | Cayman Reynolds | FR | 6'4" | 225 | ★★★ |
Offensive Line · 22
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | — | Jonathan Stokes | FR | 6'4" | 285 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Panda Askew | SR | 6'3" | 300 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Dru McClough | SO | 6'3" | 290 | — |
| OL | — | Darius Bell | SR | 6'5" | 300 | — |
| OL | — | Leivi Semaia | JR | 6'4" | 340 | — |
| OL | — | Ian Hemilright | SO | 6'4" | 280 | — |
| OL | — | Zach Caulder | JR | 6'1" | 245 | — |
| OL | — | Jayson Tarpeh | SR | 6'7" | 328 | — |
| OL | — | Jimarion McCrimon | JR | 6'5" | 307 | — |
| OL | — | Marleo Neolien | JR | 6'7" | 331 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Peyton Reeder | FR | 6'5" | 290 | — |
| OL | — | Trey Hardison | SR | 6'4" | 306 | — |
| OL | — | Emmanuel Poku | JR | 6'6" | 326 | — |
| OL | — | Bryce Weaver | JR | 6'4" | 327 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Jeremiah Williams | JR | 6'4" | 315 | — |
| OL | — | Karson Jones | JR | 6'4" | 298 | — |
| OL | — | Kyle Long | SR | 6'6" | 328 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Jacob Sacra | JR | 6'6" | 309 | — |
| OL | — | Cooper Trnavsky | SR | 6'5" | 295 | — |
| OL | — | Kendall Walton | FR | 6'5" | 300 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Sam Riddy Jr. | FR | 6'6" | 288 | ★★★ |
| OT | — | Daniel Baker | FR | 6'5" | 255 | — |
Defensive Line · 18
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | 1st | Samuel Dankah | SR | 6'6" | 225 | — |
| DL | 2nd | Zion Wilson | SR | 6'3" | 318 | — |
| DL | 3rd | Preston Carr | JR | 6'3" | 300 | — |
| DL | 4th | Jasiyah Robinson | SR | 6'3" | 252 | — |
| DL | 5th | Kieran Davis | JR | 6'2" | 250 | ★★★ |
| DL | 6th | Rion Roseborough | SO | 6'2" | 315 | — |
| DL | 7th | J.D. Lampley | SR | 6'3" | 270 | ★★★ |
| DL | 8th | Justin Benton | SO | 6'1" | 300 | — |
| DL | 9th | Kendrick DuJour | JR | 6'5" | 225 | — |
| DL | 10th | Xavier McIver | SR | 6'3" | 320 | ★★★ |
| DL | 11th | Torin Brazell | FR | 6'2" | 275 | — |
| DL | 12th | Miles Parker | SO | 6'4" | 242 | — |
| DL | 13th | Dylon Worthen | FR | 6'2" | 235 | ★★★ |
| DL | 14th | Evan Powell | FR | 6'4" | 245 | ★★★ |
| DL | — | Dominick Moody | FR | 6'2" | 260 | ★★★ |
| DL | — | Josiah Dwyer | FR | 6'4" | 255 | ★★★ |
| DL | — | Javon Williams | FR | 6'2" | 308 | ★★★ |
| DL | — | Jacoby Martin | SO | 6'2" | 252 | — |
Linebackers · 12
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | DJ Johnson Jr. | SO | 6'0" | 221 | — |
| LB | 2nd | Dameon Wilson | SR | 6'1" | 234 | — |
| LB | 3rd | Ryheem Craig | SR | 6'3" | 231 | ★★★ |
| LB | 4th | Julien Davis | JR | 6'2" | 224 | ★★★ |
| LB | 5th | Jackson Barker | JR | 6'2" | 227 | — |
| LB | 6th | Noah Holmes | SR | 6'1" | 217 | — |
| LB | 7th | Jordan Miles | FR | 6'1" | 200 | ★★★ |
| LB | 8th | Kendric Davis | FR | 6'2" | 200 | ★★★ |
| LB | 9th | Jayden Olden | SO | 6'1" | 213 | — |
| LB | 10th | Landon Lewis | FR | 6'3" | 205 | — |
| LB | — | Luke Holmes | SO | 6'4" | 228 | — |
| LB | — | Reagan Printy | SO | 6'1" | 199 | — |
Defensive Backs · 27
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB | 1st | Ja'Marley Riddle | SO | 6'0" | 182 | ★★★ |
| DB | 2nd | Teagan Wilk | SR | 6'0" | 196 | ★★★ |
| DB | 3rd | Jonathan Jean | SR | 5'10" | 191 | — |
| DB | 4th | Ayden Duncanson | SO | 6'0" | 191 | ★★★ |
| DB | 5th | TyMir Brown | SR | 6'0" | 180 | — |
| DB | 6th | Kevon Merrell | SO | 6'1" | 188 | ★★★ |
| DB | 7th | Jordy Lowery | JR | 5'11" | 189 | ★★★ |
| DB | 8th | Rasheed Reason | SR | 5'10" | 175 | — |
| DB | 9th | Kamaurri McKinley | JR | 6'2" | 186 | ★★★ |
| DB | 10th | Chance Graves | SR | 6'1" | 185 | — |
| DB | 11th | Ladarian Paulk | SR | 5'11" | 186 | — |
| DB | 12th | Alex Moye | SO | 6'2" | 182 | — |
| DB | 13th | Key Crowell | SO | 5'11" | 165 | — |
| DB | 14th | Derrion Horsley | FR | 6'2" | 185 | ★★★ |
| DB | 15th | Tavius Horne Jr. | FR | 5'11" | 160 | ★★★ |
| DB | 16th | Angelo Ross | FR | 6'1" | 170 | ★★★ |
| DB | 17th | Jurnee Lattimore | SO | 5'10" | 171 | — |
| DB | — | DeMarius Hines | SO | 5'11" | 194 | ★★★ |
| DB | — | Jonathan Akins | SO | 5'11" | 177 | — |
| DB | — | O'Marion Lewis | FR | 6'2" | 190 | ★★★ |
| DB | — | Timothy Patterson | JR | 5'11" | 175 | — |
| DB | — | Durante Speer | FR | 6'2" | 180 | ★★★ |
| DB | — | Adam Cole | JR | 6'0" | 181 | — |
| DB | — | Bernard Lackey Jr. | FR | 6'2" | 175 | ★★★ |
| DB | — | Miles Gaddy | SO | 6'1" | 175 | — |
| S | — | Tripp Smith | JR | 6'1" | 229 | — |
| S | — | Cole Walker | SO | 6'4" | 244 | — |
Special Teams · 7
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | — | Triston O'Brien | JR | 6'3" | 225 | — |
| P | 1st | Ryan Leavy | SR | 6'1" | 185 | — |
| P | 2nd | Tomas O'Halloran | FR | 6'3" | 200 | — |
| PK | 1st | Nick Mazzie | SR | 6'2" | 227 | — |
| PK | 2nd | Everett Scott | SO | 5'10" | 168 | — |
| PK | — | Noah Perez | SR | 5'7" | 160 | — |
| PK | — | Andrew Conrad | SR | 5'10" | 170 | — |
2025 · pct vs FBS
SP+ Off
32.676
Off PPA
+0.1965
Pass PPA
+0.3372
Rush PPA
+0.1047
Success
46%79
Explosive
1.1614
PlayerMedian (50th)percentile vs league
SP+ Trend
points vs avg team
— Overall— Offense— Defense
SP+ = opponent-adjusted points vs an average team. Overall & Offense higher = better; Defense lower = better.
Advanced
2025 · opponent-adjusted PPA / play
| Split | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | +0.19 | +0.05 |
| Passing | +0.33 | +0.15 |
| Rushing | +0.10 | -0.03 |
| 1st Down | +0.07 | -0.07 |
| 2nd Down | +0.17 | +0.06 |
| 3rd Down | +0.58 | +0.26 |
Scoring Trend
2025 · pts/game
PPG For
33.5
PPG Against
20.3
Differential
+13.2
— Points for— Points against
dots: W / LResults
2025
- Overall
- 8-4
- Home
- 5-1
- Away
- 3-3
- Conference
- 6-2
- Non-Conference
- 2-2
- One-Score (≤8)
- 1-2
- Avg Margin
- +13.2
Situational Splits
2025 · record · pts
| Split | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | |||
| Home | 5-1 | 36.2 | 19.8 |
| Away | 3-3 | 30.8 | 20.8 |
| Neutral | 1-0 | 23.0 | 17.0 |
| Competition | |||
| vs Ranked (SP+ 25) | 0-1 | 13.0 | 34.0 |
| Conference | 6-2 | 34.8 | 22.9 |
| Non-conference | 3-2 | 29.4 | 15.6 |
Season History · last 12
0 AP top-10 · 4 postseason
| Season | Record | Conf | SP+ | AP | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8-4 | 6-2 | #38 | — | 1-0 |
| 2024 | 7-5 | 5-3 | #73 | — | 1-0 |
| 2023 | 2-10 | 1-7 | #111 | — | — |
| 2022 | 7-5 | 4-4 | #68 | — | 1-0 |
| 2021 | 7-5 | 5-3 | #78 | — | — |
| 2020 | 3-6 | 3-5 | #110 | — | — |
| 2019 | 4-8 | 1-7 | #116 | — | — |
| 2018 | 3-9 | 1-7 | #110 | — | — |
| 2017 | 3-9 | 2-6 | #111 | — | — |
| 2016 | 3-9 | 1-7 | #100 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5-7 | 3-5 | #79 | — | — |
| 2014 | 8-4 | 5-3 | #40 | — | 0-1 |
Recent Form · last 5
4-1 SU · 2-2 ATS · O3/U1
Betting Profile
2025 · 12 w/ line
| Straight up | 9-4 |
| ATS | 7-4-164% |
| Over / Under | 6-6 O-U |
| — ATS splits — | |
| As favorite | 6-3 |
| As underdog | 1-1 |
| Home | 3-3 |
| Away | 4-1 |
vs closing line · splits show cover–no cover
Recruiting Classes
avg #80 · 1 blue-chip
■ 5★■ 4★■ 3★140 rated signees
| Class | Natl | Pts | 5★ | 4★ | 3★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #77 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 2024 | #73 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | #65 | 181 | 0 | 1 | 18 |
| 2022 | #85 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2021 | #96 | 139 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | #70 | 163 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 2019 | #78 | 158 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2018 | #89 | 147 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2017 | #79 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | #79 | 147 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
247Sports composite · class rank vs all FBS
Roster Talent
talent #78
Returning prod 51%Departed 49%
Portal in 24net -7Out 31
Talent composite611.5 #78 / 134
Portal avg stars (in / out)3.0 / 3.0
Returning usage (pass / rush / rec)54 / 40 / 39
Notable Portal Moves
| ▲ | Kendrick DuJour | EDGE | 3★ | ← Sam Houston |
| ▲ | Jaquaize Pettaway | WR | 3★ | ← Oklahoma |
| ▲ | Tyler Johnson | WR | 3★ | ← Penn State |
| ▲ | Jonathan Akins | CB | 3★ | ← Maryland |
| ▼ | Chase Sowell | WR | 4★ | → Iowa State |
| ▼ | Gavin Gibson | S | 3★ | → North Carolina |
| ▼ | Eric Fletcher | CB | 3★ | → Oklahoma State |
| ▼ | CJ Mims | DL | 3★ | → North Carolina |
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2025
Injury Report · 0
No injuries reported.
Team News
2 items
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