Saturday marks 82 days before East Carolina’s football team takes the field in Raleigh against NC State.
This is around the right time when we start seeing college football previews, especially online. Publications like Phil Steele’s famous preseason media guide will soon be hitting newsstands, too.
One of the first prognostications to hit the web is that from College Football News. The publication takes a look at East Carolina’s season and breaks down many aspects of the team and the season.
We all know what happened last year:
— Mike Houston fired as coach
— Defensive coordinator Blake Harrell named interim coach
— Pirates won four straight to become bowl eligible
— ECU beats NC State in Military Bowl dramatic finish, 26-21, with running back Rahjai Harris’ dramatic 86-yard touchdown run with 1:33 left
— Harrell named head coach
So what do the Pirates do for an encore in 2025? Who will be there to help and how will it turn out? College Football News’ Pete Fiutak breaks it all down. He focuses on the upcoming games, players returning and the rest of the good and bad.
Who will be the Pirates’ top running back now? Can Kaitin Houser continue his success at quarterback? Who will shine on defense? Which newcomers and transfers will stand out?
Fiutak breaks it all down with everything from the top 10 players this season, the newcomers to expect and just how many games the Pirates will win. Hint: He has NC State beating ECU in the season opener.
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