The East Carolina Pirates (1-4) square off against a familiar opponent when they host the SMU Mustangs (3-2) on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Bagwell Field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in an AAC showdown. Check out the story below for all the info you need to know, including how to watch this matchup on Fubo.
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East Carolina vs. SMU Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Thursday, October 12, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Greenville, North Carolina
- Stadium: Bagwell Field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
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East Carolina vs. SMU Stats and Insights
- East Carolina has a negative point differential on the season (-23 total points, -4.6 per game), while SMU has scored 77 more points than its opponents (15.4 per game).
- SMU has allowed 18.4 points per game this season, close to the same amount as the 21.0 East Carolina has scored.
- The Pirates are 1-1 overall when scoring over 18.4 points this season.
- This year SMU averages 8.2 more points per game (33.8) than East Carolina gives up (25.6).
- When they go over what the Pirates give up this season (25.6 points per game), the Mustangs are 3-0.
Top Performers
East Carolina
- In five games for the Pirates, Rahjai Harris has scampered for 217 rushing yards and four touchdowns while averaging 3.8 yards per carry.
- In the receiving game, Harris has added 22 receiving yards and one touchdown on three receptions.
- In five games, Mason Garcia has aired it out for 234 yards (46.8 yards per game) to go along with one touchdown, two interceptions, and a completion percentage of 58.2%.
- As a runner, Garcia has rushed for 177 yards (5.4 YPC) and one touchdown.
- Javious Bond has scampered for 177 yards (35.4 yards per carry) and one rushing touchdown for the Pirates in 2023.
- Jaylen Johnson has received 35 targets in 2023 and has converted them into 20 grabs (4.0 per game) for 206 yards and zero TDs in five games.
- Michael Edwards III has hit the gridiron for five games, registering 1.0 sack to go with 3.0 TFL and 30 tackles for the Pirates.
- The Pirates’ defensive unit has been helped by Julius Wood, who has suited up for five games and registered 2.0 TFL and 35 tackles.
- The Pirates’ defense has been helped by the play of Jeremy Lewis, who has suited up for five games and recorded 12 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and one sack.
- The Pirates’ defense has been aided by the play of Shavon Revel, who has played five games, compiling 1.0 sack to go with 2.0 TFL and 17 tackles.
SMU
- Preston Stone has passed for 1,191 yards (238.2 per game), completing 58.8% of his passes, with 11 touchdowns and five interceptions in five games.
- Stone also has run for 68 yards and one TD.
- On the ground, Jaylan Knighton has scored two touchdowns and picked up 332 yards (66.4 per game).
- Roderick Daniels Jr. has eight receptions for 173 yards (34.6 per game) and two touchdowns in five games.
- Jordan Hudson has 10 catches for 178 yards (35.6 per game) and two touchdowns in five games.
- As a playmaker on defense, the Mustangs’ Isaiah Nwokobia has recorded 24 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack in five games.
- On defense, Nelson Paul has helped keep opposing offenses in check with 11 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and three sacks in five games.
- The Mustangs’ Kori Roberson has delivered one interception to go with 10 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks, and one pass defended in five games.
- Alexander Kilgore has registered 2.0 sacks to go with 3.0 TFL and 10 tackles in five games for the Mustangs.
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