East Carolina Pirates host UAB Blazers in Week 7 American Conference game
East Carolina (3-2, 1-0 AAC) meets UAB (3-3, 1-1) at Protective Stadium Thursday, a first‑time conference matchup that could affect both teams' standings.
Key points
- The game is Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. local (7:30 p.m. ET) on ESPN.
- East Carolina entered as a 4.5‑point favorite with a 48.5 over/under.
- The Pirates lead the all‑time series 8‑1, winning the last seven meetings.
The East Carolina Pirates will face the UAB Blazers on Thursday, October 15, in a Week 7 college football matchup at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. The game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. local time, with kickoff listed as 7:30 p.m. ET in some previews, and will be broadcast on ESPN.
This contest marks the first meeting between the two teams as opponents in the American Conference. East Carolina enters the game with a 3-2 overall record and a 1-0 mark in conference play, having won its American Conference opener against Rice. The Pirates have secured three consecutive victories, including a 28-12 win over Rice where quarterback Emory Williams passed for 143 yards and two touchdowns.
The UAB Blazers hold a 3-3 overall record and a 1-1 conference record. UAB is coming off a Week 6 loss to Navy, which ended a three-game winning streak. The Blazers are unbeaten at home this season. In the betting markets, East Carolina is listed as a 4.5-point favorite, with the over/under for total points set at 48.5.
The two teams have a long history, with East Carolina winning each of the last seven meetings and holding an 8-1 overall series record. The inaugural meeting in 1998 resulted in a 26-7 victory for the Pirates. The most recent previous encounter also saw East Carolina defeat UAB.
Your questions, answered
When and where is the East Carolina vs. UAB football game?
It is Thursday, Oct. 15 at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, with a 6:30 p.m. local kickoff.
What are the teams' records entering the game?
East Carolina is 3‑2 overall, 1‑0 in conference; UAB is 3‑3 overall, 1‑1 in conference.
Has East Carolina ever lost to UAB?
No, the Pirates have won eight of nine meetings, including the last seven straight.
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