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October 10, 2026 β’ Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Greenville
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 10, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Rice Owls (1-5) takes on East Carolina Pirates (3-2) at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Greenville.
Rice Owls
Visiting Side
Record
1-5
East Carolina Pirates
Home Side
Record
3-2
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RIC
|
0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 12 |
|
EAS
|
7 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 28 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
9:15
Ray Ray Joseph Jr. 22 Yd pass from Emory Williams (Noah Perez Kick)
Score
2:41
Tommy Bauchiero 45 Yd Field Goal
Score
12:47
Tyvonn Byars 23 Yd Run (Tommy Bauchiero PAT blocked)
Score
4:37
Ray Ray Joseph Jr. 6 Yd pass from Emory Williams (Noah Perez Kick)
Score
14:06
TJ Engleman Jr. 43 Yd Run (Noah Perez Kick)
Score
12:47
Emory Williams 12 Yd Run (Noah Perez Kick)
Score
0:30
Tommy Bauchiero 44 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
28%
Rice Owls
VS
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East Carolina Pirates
Projected Score
RIC 17
-
EAS 25
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- East Carolina Pirates scoring offense aligns well against Rice Owls defense.
- East Carolina Pirates offense moves the ball more consistently.
- East Carolina Pirates passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Rice Owls controls the trenches in the run game.
Rice Owls
STAT
East Carolina Pirates
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host East Carolina Pirates plays on familiar turf at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Greenville.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Rice Owls Could Win
Rice Owls will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why East Carolina Pirates Could Win
East Carolina Pirates scoring offense aligns well against Rice Owls defense.
Deciding Factor
East Carolina Pirates offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Greenville
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
33,968
Closing Odds
Line: ECU -10 | O/U: 46.5
Team Leaders
Rice Owls Leaders
Jacurri Brown
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Tyvonn Byars
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Keenan Arcega-Whiteside
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
East Carolina Pirates Leaders
Trey Burke
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Michael Allen
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Trenton Cloud
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Rice Owls (89.3%)
East Carolina Pirates (10.7%)
Total Submissions: 60 circles
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