The East Carolina Pirates (2-2) take on a fellow AAC opponent when they host the UTSA Roadrunners (2-2) on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Bagwell Field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
The Pirates’ game against the Roadrunners will be available on ESPN+.
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When is East Carolina vs. UTSA and when does it start?
This contest between the Pirates and Roadrunners is scheduled on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Expect to see the kickoff at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Where to watch East Carolina vs. UTSA
The Pirates and Roadrunners will hit the gridiron at Bagwell Field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium for this matchup on Sept. 28, and if you want to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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East Carolina Stats & Insights
In their most recent game, the Pirates were beaten by the Liberty Flames 35-24.
East Carolina is compiling 406.8 yards per game on offense, which ranks 61st in the FBS. On defense, the Pirates rank 58th, surrendering 330.0 yards per game.
The Pirates rank 37th in pass offense (267.8 passing yards per game) and 87th in pass defense (227.5 passing yards allowed per game) this year.
East Carolina is putting up 139.0 rushing yards per game on offense (88th in the FBS), and ranks 31st on the other side of the ball with 102.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
The Pirates are putting up 26.3 points per game on offense (89th in the FBS), and they rank 41st defensively with 18.3 points allowed per game.
UTSA Stats & Insights
The Roadrunners are coming off of a 45-7 win over the Houston Christian Huskies.
UTSA ranks 79th with 386.5 total yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 88th with 387.0 total yards ceded per game on the defensive side of the ball.
The Roadrunners have been struggling in pass defense, ranking 21st-worst with 266.3 passing yards allowed per game. They have been more productive offensively, putting up 247.8 passing yards per contest (52nd-ranked).
From an offensive perspective, UTSA is posting 138.8 rushing yards per game (89th-ranked). It ranks 47th in the FBS on defense (120.8 rushing yards surrendered per game).
The Roadrunners’ defense has been bottom-25 in scoring defense this season, conceding 32.0 points per game, which ranks 24th-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, they rank 105th with 22.5 points per contest.
East Carolina Key Players to Watch
Jake Garcia leads East Carolina with 1,021 passing yards (255.3 ypg) on 86-of-138 passing with five touchdowns compared to nine interceptions this season. He also adds 51 rushing yards (12.8 ypg) on 32 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
Rahjai Harris has carried the ball 63 times for a team-high 289 yards (72.3 per game), with three touchdowns this year.
This season Javious Bond has rushed for 92 yards (23.0 per game) on 14 carries with one touchdown.
Anthony Smith’s 212 receiving yards (53.0 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s collected 15 receptions and one touchdown.
Winston Wright has put up a 207-yard season so far (51.8 receiving yards per game) with one touchdown, reeling in 18 passes.
Chase Sowell’s 11 grabs have netted him 149 yards (37.3 ypg).
UTSA Key Players to Watch
Owen McCown has 803 passing yards (200.8 ypg) to lead UTSA, completing 67% of his passes and collecting six touchdown passes this season.
Robert Henry’s team-high 157 rushing yards (39.3 per game) have come on 27 carries, with one touchdown this year. He’s also tacked on four catches for 78 yards (19.5 per game) and one touchdown.
This season Kevorian Barnes has piled up 31 carries for 111 yards (27.8 per game) and one touchdown.
Willie McCoy’s 215 receiving yards (53.8 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s collected 11 receptions and two touchdowns.
Devin McCuin has put together a 178-yard season so far (44.5 receiving yards per game) with three touchdowns, hauling in 27 passes.
Houston Thomas’ six receptions have netted him 89 yards (22.3 ypg).
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