If you’ve followed the American Conference this year, then you’d know that the race is as wide open as it’s ever been.
The East Carolina Pirates head to New Orleans to face a Tulane Green Wave team with conference implications on the line. The winner will continue to build momentum towards a berth in the conference championship game.
ECU vs. Tulane Details
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 11
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Yulman Stadium | New Orleans, LA
- Predicted Weather at Kick: 79°, Sunny
- How To Watch: ESPN
ECU vs. Tulane Head-to-Head Record
ECU and Tulane have played 20 times in their history, with the Pirates holding a 12-8 lead. However, Tulane has taken over this series recently, winning six of the last eight and the last two in a row.
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Both teams enter this game with four wins under their belts, but the Green Wave has just one loss compared to the Pirates’ two. ECU lost to NC State and BYU, while Tulane lost to a top-five Ole Miss. This matchup features explosive offenses, but both defenses have proven to be a headache for any opponent they’ve faced thus far.
ECU vs. Tulane Grades
PFSN College OFFi
- ECU (N/A)
- Tulane (N/A)
PFSN College DEFi
- ECU (82.95, B-)
- Tulane (N/A)
PFSN College OLi
- ECU (N/A)
- Tulane (N/A)
PFSN College QBi
- Katin Houser (86.3, B)
- Jake Retzlaff (84.5, B)
PFSN College RBi
- London Montgomery (66.45, D)
- Javin Gordon (66.63, D)
PFSN College WRi
- Brock Spalding (79.4, C+)
- Omari Hayes (N/A)
PFSN College TEi
- Jayvontay Conner (81.73, B-)
- Anthony Miller (70.46, C-)
PFSN College EDGEi
- Ryheem Craig (72.89, C-)
- Harvey Dyson III (74.9, C)
PFSN College DTi
- JD Lampley (78.67, C+)
- Santana Hopper (87.86, B+)
PFSN College LBi
- Dameon Wilson (63.94, D)
- Dickson Agu (66.19, D)
PFSN College CBi
- Rasheed Reason (78.4, C+)
- Jahiem Johnson (86.4, B)
PFSN College SAFi
- Ja’Marley Riddle (80.57, B-)
- Javion White (85.99, B)
ECU vs. Tulane Prediction
Turnovers and fast starts have aided Tulane’s strong start. HC Jon Sumrall’s defense is playing with an unmatched intensity in this conference, but they’ve only faced one offense with firepower similar to that of the Pirates (and they lost that game).
Turnovers are a great way to limit the momentum that QB Katin Houser and his teammates can get in this game.
Houser continues his roller coaster ride this year. At times, he’s been slinging it, and no one can stop him. At other times, he’s been plagued by poor decision-making and turnovers. Which path he takes will dictate this outcome, and playing on the road adds to the difficulty of beating an American Conference contender.
Prediction: Tulane 33, ECU 30