ECU-Rice start moved up to 1 p.m. due to threat of rain

by | Oct 9, 2026

East Carolina University announced on Friday that the football game with Rice has been moved from a 4 p.m. start to a 1 p.m. start due to the threat of bad weather.

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Due to the forecast of inclement weather in Greenville and surrounding areas during the late afternoon and evening, kickoff for Saturday’s ECU football game against Rice at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium has been moved to 1 p.m.

All parking lots will open at 8 a.m., the Pirate Walk will begin at 10:45 a.m., and the stadium gates will open at 11 a.m.

All pregame activities in Tailgate Plaza and Treasure Island have been adjusted accordingly.

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