SI to BYU football fans: ECU is no slouch

by | Sep 14, 2025

SI.com tracks the opponents of a number of Power 5 schools during the course of the season.

Casey Lundquist updates fans on the Cougars’ opponents during the season. BYU was off last Saturday and got the chance to watch ECU up close in its 38-0 win over Coastal Carolina. The Pirates host BYU this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. (ESPN2).

In addition to the win, BYU learned:

— ECU had its first road shutout since beating Duke in 2000

— ECU had its first shutout overall since 2023

SI.com also points out:

— Coastal Carolina is not very good, scoring just seven points against FBS opponents Virginia and ECU and putting up just 13 points against in-state foe Charleston Southern.

“East Carolina is no slouch and they are going to be BYU’s first real test of the 2025 season,” Lundquist writes.

Read more and see SI.com’s take on BYU’s other opponents this season.

Photo credit: Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (ECU Sports Information photo)

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