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Memphis hosts East Carolina in AAC play
Memphis averages 512.6 yards per game on offense, while East Carolina ranks 125th in third-down conversion and 132nd in time of possession, officials said.
On Thursday, October 22, 2026, Memphis hosts East Carolina on ESPN2 at 7:30 p.m. EDT in an American Athletic Conference matchup, with the Tigers favored by 10 points.
Both teams hold winning records—Memphis at 5-2 and East Carolina at 3-3—but have failed to meet preseason expectations despite Memphis' pursuit of a Group of Six CFP berth.
The Memphis offense averages 512.6 yards per game, ranking 6th in the FBS, while East Carolina's defense allows 326.5 yards per game, presenting a mismatch favoring the home team.
Both teams seek redemption after recent defeats: Memphis fell 31-17 to Tulane last week, while East Carolina lost 30-17 to UAB, with turnovers plaguing both programs.
East Carolina returns home to face Temple on October 31, the same day Memphis hosts Army, as both programs aim to regain momentum before season's final stretch.