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East Carolina running back Keaton Mitchell is forced out of bounds by Navy's Michael McMorris during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (Paul W. Gillespie/The Baltimore Sun via AP)
Boston College and East Carolina to meet in Military Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 04:49 PM EST

East Carolina's Ryan Jones (13) runs the ball and is challenged by Cincinnati's Ja'von Hicks (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
No. 4 Cincinnati stays unbeaten, beats East Carolina 35-13

Bob Sutton Nov. 26, 2021 07:31 PM EST

Cincinnati's Curtis Brooks (92) grabs the arm of East Carolina quarterback Holton Ahlers (12) for a sack during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Cincinnati at East Carolina 11/26/2021

Nov. 26, 2021 05:31 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder celebrates with fans after the team's NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 4 Cincinnati's steps to historic CFP berth: Win, wait

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 25, 2021 10:24 AM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder celebrates with fans after the team's NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 4 Cincinnati playing for perfect season, CFP spot at ECU

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2021 03:36 PM EST

South Carolina quarterback Zeb Noland throws a pass against East Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
South Carolina rallies to beat East Carolina 20-17 on FG

By Aaron Beard Sep. 11, 2021 04:12 PM EDT

East Carolina head coach Mike Houston speaks to an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the South Carolina in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
South Carolina at East Carolina 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 01:49 PM EDT

East Carolina quarterback Holton Ahlers is tackled by Appalachian State defensive lineman DeAndre Dingle-Prince during the second half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Beamer wants Gamecocks to clean up penalties for ECU trip

By Aaron Beard Sep. 09, 2021 01:44 PM EDT

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