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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.
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Memphis hosts East Carolina in AAC play

The Memphis Tigers and the East Carolina Pirates square off in a meeting of AAC opponents

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ecupirates.com broke the news on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
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