King throws 3 TD passes, Houston beats E. Carolina 52-27
D'Eriq King threw for three touchdowns and ran for a score, the Cougars converted three turnovers into scores, and Houston became bowl eligible, beating East Carolina 52-27 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
East Carolina Pirates
27
Houston Cougars
52
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECU | 0 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 27 |
| HOU | 21 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 52 |
TDECU Stadium · 29,810 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/6/26 | vs South Florida Bulls | W 20-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Temple Owls | W 17-9 | NCAAF |
| 10/22/26 | @ Memphis Tigers | L 34-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/15/26 | @ UAB Blazers | L 17-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Rice Owls | W 28-12 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:48 27-52
Quay Johnson 18 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Jake Verity Kick)
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Field Goal 7:30 20-52
Jake Verity 52 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:26 17-52
Brandon McDowell 74 Yd Interception Return (Caden Novikoff Kick)
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Field Goal 1:22 17-45
Caden Novikoff 44 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:09 17-42
Linell Bonner 62 Yd pass from D'Eriq King (Caden Novikoff Kick)
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Touchdown 8:52 17-35
Steven Dunbar 75 Yd pass from D'Eriq King (Caden Novikoff Kick)
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Touchdown 9:03 17-28
Trevon Brown 9 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Jake Verity Kick)
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Touchdown 5:24 10-28
Trevon Brown 34 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Jake Verity Kick)
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Touchdown 7:19 3-28
Mulbah Car 1 Yd Run (Caden Novikoff Kick)
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Field Goal 8:40 3-21
Jake Verity 22 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:20 0-21
Courtney Lark 5 Yd pass from D'Eriq King (Caden Novikoff Kick)
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Touchdown 7:02 0-14
Duke Catalon 22 Yd Run (Caden Novikoff Kick)
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Touchdown 10:48 0-7
D'Eriq King 2 Yd Run (Caden Novikoff Kick)
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HOU
4 plays, 16 yards, 2:48 · End of Game
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ECU 2:48
11 plays, 76 yards, 3:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:48 27-52
Quay Johnson 18 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Jake Verity Kick)
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HOU 6:05
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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ECU 7:30
11 plays, 25 yards, 4:56 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:30 20-52
Jake Verity 52 Yd Field Goal
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ECU 12:26
9 plays, 42 yards, 3:56 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:26 17-52
Brandon McDowell 74 Yd Interception Return (Caden Novikoff Kick)
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HOU 1:22
9 plays, 53 yards, 2:53 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:22 17-45
Caden Novikoff 44 Yd Field Goal
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ECU 4:15
5 plays, 16 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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HOU 6:09
2 plays, 65 yards, 0:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:09 17-42
Linell Bonner 62 Yd pass from D'Eriq King (Caden Novikoff Kick)
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ECU 6:51
4 plays, 21 yards, 2:01 · Fumble
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HOU 8:52
1 play, 75 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:52 17-35
Steven Dunbar 75 Yd pass from D'Eriq King (Caden Novikoff Kick)
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ECU 9:03
14 plays, 75 yards, 5:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:03 17-28
Trevon Brown 9 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Jake Verity Kick)
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ECU
14 plays, 53 yards, 4:20 · Missed FG
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HOU 4:20
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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ECU 5:24
6 plays, 76 yards, 1:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:24 10-28
Trevon Brown 34 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Jake Verity Kick)
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HOU 7:19
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:19 3-28
Mulbah Car 1 Yd Run (Caden Novikoff Kick)
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ECU 8:40
16 plays, 70 yards, 7:40 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:40 3-21
Jake Verity 22 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 1:20
8 plays, 81 yards, 3:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:20 0-21
Courtney Lark 5 Yd pass from D'Eriq King (Caden Novikoff Kick)
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ECU 4:58
5 plays, 28 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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HOU 7:02
1 play, 22 yards, 0:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:02 0-14
Duke Catalon 22 Yd Run (Caden Novikoff Kick)
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ECU 7:09
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:17 · Interception
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HOU 8:26
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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ECU 9:42
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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HOU 10:48
11 plays, 75 yards, 4:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:48 0-7
D'Eriq King 2 Yd Run (Caden Novikoff Kick)
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Team Stats
ECU
HOU
33
1st Downs
16
12-22
3rd down efficiency
5-9
2-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
504
Total Yards
472
468
Passing
330
54/74
Comp/Att
15/22
6.3
Yards per pass
15.0
36
Rushing
142
24
Rushing Attempts
26
1.5
Yards per rush
5.5
7-51
Penalties
4-34
3
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
40:23
Possession
19:37
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