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East Carolina linebacker Xavier Smith, left, defends as Cincinnati wide receiver Jordan Jones, middle, jumps over East Carolina defensive back Jireh Wilson during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Ridder, No. 7 Cincinnati roll over East Carolina, 55-17

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 13, 2020 11:20 PM EST

Cincinnati running back Gerrid Doaks, left, reacts as quarterback Desmond Ridder, right, scores a rushing touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Struggling East Carolina is next up for No. 7 Cincinnati

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 02:39 PM EST

East Carolina quarterback Mason Garcia (10) runs against Navy during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Greenville, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
East Carolina next to try to slow down No. 7 Cincinnati

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 12, 2020 11:48 AM EST

East Carolina defensive back Ahonore Varner (28) carries out the team flag before an NCAA football game against Navy on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Greenville, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Navy at East Carolina 10/17/2020

Oct. 17, 2020 01:47 PM EDT

Central Florida wide receiver Ryan O'Keefe (4) runs the ball as East Carolina defensive back Warren Saba (17) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Gabriel, No. 13 UCF beat East Carolina 51-28 in AAC opener

By Aaron Beard Sep. 26, 2020 04:12 PM EDT

A limited number of fans sit social distanced due to COVID-19 concerns, in Dowdy Ficklen Stadium prior to an NCAA college football game between East Carolina and Central Florida in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
UCF at East Carolina 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 11:57 AM EDT

East Carolina head coach Mike Houston looks from the sidelines against Cincinnati during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. Houston opens his second season with the Pirates on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 against No. 13 UCF. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
No. 13 UCF opens conference play with trip to East Carolina

By Aaron Beard Sep. 24, 2020 10:06 AM EDT

SMU wide receiver James Proche, left, catches a touchdown pass while East Carolina cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (21) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
No. 23 SMU bounces back by outscoring East Carolina 59-51

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 09, 2019 03:54 PM EST

East Carolina's Ja'Quan McMillian (21) breaks up a pass to Cincinnati's Trent Cloud, top, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
No. 23 SMU has to avoid hangover against ECU after 1st loss

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 08, 2019 02:41 AM EST

East Carolina head coach Mike Houston watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
No. 23 SMU looks to bounce back against East Carolina

Nov. 07, 2019 03:48 PM EST

Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder (9) avoids a rush by East Carolina's Chance Purvis (46) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
No. 17 Cincinnati escapes with 46-43 victory over ECU

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 02, 2019 10:55 PM EDT

East Carolina quarterback Holton Ahlers, left, scores a touchdown on a 20-yard run as he get past Central Florida defensive back Antwan Collier during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 17 Cincinnati visits ECU looking to keep rolling

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 01, 2019 10:05 AM EDT

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, right, congratulates running back Gerrid Doaks (23) after his touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 17 Cincinnati visits ECU looking for 6th straight win

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2019 03:03 PM EDT

Old Dominion running back Matt Geiger (44) celebrates a touchdown with teammates Eric Kumah (9) and Blake Watson (28) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
No. 21 Virginia rallies past Old Dominion to stay undefeated

Sep. 22, 2019 12:39 AM EDT

North Carolina State running back Jordan Houston (20) dives over East Carolina linebacker Chad Stephens (40) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
McKay, stout defense lead NC State past East Carolina 34-6

By Aaron Beard Aug. 31, 2019 03:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 6, 2019, file photo, North Carolina State quarterback Matthew McKay is shown during an NCAA college football practice in Raleigh, N.C. McKay will start the season at quarterback for North Carolina State. The redshirt sophomore was listed atop the depth chart released Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, for the Wolfpack's opener against East Carolina.(AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
NC State, East Carolina meet in rematch of December blowout

By Aaron Beard Aug. 30, 2019 09:24 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2019, file photo, North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) is shown during an NCAA college football practice in Chapel Hill, N.C. North Carolina is starting true freshman Sam Howell at quarterback for Saturday’s opener against South Carolina in Charlotte. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Virginia-Pittsburgh opener highlights Week 1 in ACC

By The Associated Press Aug. 29, 2019 09:18 AM EDT

East Carolina suspends 2 players from team after arrests

Aug. 25, 2019 03:58 PM EDT
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Two East Carolina players have been suspended from the team indefinitely after they were accused of breaking into a car. Coach...