Mooney helps Tulane to 3rd straight win, beating E. Carolina
Darnell Mooney caught six passes for 217 yards and two touchdowns to help Tulane hold off East Carolina 24-18 for its third straight victory on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
East Carolina Pirates
18
Tulane Green Wave
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECU | 3 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 18 |
| TULN | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
Yulman Stadium · 20,860 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
-
Field Goal 7:35 18-24
Merek Glover 33 Yd Field Goal
-
Touchdown 11:54 18-21
Trevon Brown 31 Yd pass from Holton Ahlers (Holton Ahlers Pass to Trevon Brown for Two-Point Conversion)
-
Touchdown 12:19 10-21
Darnell Mooney 79 Yd pass from Justin McMillan (Merek Glover Kick)
-
Touchdown 2:31 10-14
Trevon Brown 80 Yd pass from Holton Ahlers (Jake Verity Kick)
-
Touchdown 5:13 3-14
Terren Encalade 73 Yd pass from Justin McMillan (Merek Glover Kick)
-
Touchdown 6:50 3-7
Darnell Mooney 86 Yd pass from Justin McMillan (Merek Glover Kick)
-
Field Goal 10:31 3-0
Jake Verity 46 Yd Field Goal
-
ECU
6 plays, 45 yards, 0:26
-
TULN 0:48
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:17 · Punt
-
ECU 2:05
4 plays, 1 yard, 0:49 · Downs
-
TULN 2:54
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:21 · Punt
-
ECU 3:15
5 plays, 5 yards, 1:41 · Punt
-
TULN 4:56
5 plays, 31 yards, 1:34 · Punt
-
ECU 6:30
5 plays, 16 yards, 1:05 · Punt
-
TULN 7:35
10 plays, 59 yards, 4:19 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 7:35 18-24
Merek Glover 33 Yd Field Goal
-
ECU 11:54
1 play, 46 yards, 0:13 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 11:54 18-21
Trevon Brown 31 Yd pass from Holton Ahlers (Holton Ahlers Pass to Trevon Brown for Two-Point Conversion)
-
TULN 12:07
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:04 · Punt
-
ECU 14:11
5 plays, 22 yards, 1:22 · Punt
-
TULN 0:33
7 plays, 30 yards, 2:49 · Downs
-
ECU 3:22
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:36 · Punt
-
TULN 4:58
6 plays, 38 yards, 3:13 · Punt
-
ECU 8:11
7 plays, 28 yards, 1:07 · Punt
-
TULN 9:18
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:52 · Punt
-
ECU 10:10
5 plays, 28 yards, 2:02 · Punt
-
TULN 12:19
1 play, 79 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 12:19 10-21
Darnell Mooney 79 Yd pass from Justin McMillan (Merek Glover Kick)
-
ECU 12:30
8 plays, 29 yards, 2:30 · Punt
-
TULN
1 play, 12 yards, 0:16 · End of Half
-
ECU 0:16
3 plays, -20 yards, 0:39 · Punt
-
TULN 0:55
1 play, 1 yard, 0:06 · Fumble
-
ECU 1:01
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:39 · Punt
-
TULN 1:40
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:51 · Punt
-
ECU 2:31
2 plays, 80 yards, 0:16 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 2:31 10-14
Trevon Brown 80 Yd pass from Holton Ahlers (Jake Verity Kick)
-
TULN 2:47
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:50 · Punt
-
ECU 4:37
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:36 · Punt
-
TULN 5:13
6 plays, 97 yards, 2:04 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 5:13 3-14
Terren Encalade 73 Yd pass from Justin McMillan (Merek Glover Kick)
-
ECU 7:17
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:18 · Punt
-
TULN 8:35
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:09 · Punt
-
ECU 10:44
7 plays, 43 yards, 1:32 · Punt
-
TULN 12:16
4 plays, 26 yards, 2:00 · Punt
-
ECU 14:16
7 plays, 40 yards, 2:29 · Punt
-
TULN 1:45
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:36 · Punt
-
ECU 3:21
8 plays, 48 yards, 3:23 · Interception
Showing the last 40 of 47 events.
Team Stats
ECU
TULN
23
1st Downs
17
3-22
3rd down efficiency
3-18
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-2
450
Total Yards
535
360
Passing
372
21/68
Comp/Att
12/28
5.3
Yards per pass
13.3
90
Rushing
163
26
Rushing Attempts
49
3.5
Yards per rush
3.3
7-69
Penalties
8-93
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
26:44
Possession
33:16
Highlights
NCAAF News
All news
Video
Why Philip Rivers coaching NC State makes sense to Ian Rapoport
Why Philip Rivers coaching NC State makes sense to Ian Rapoport
ESPN
College football games this weekend: Top 25 schedule
Here's what to know about the college football slate for the Top 25 this weekend.
News
Sources: Robert Griffin III expected to interview for Baylor job
Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III is expected to interview for the head coaching job at his alma mater, Baylor, sources told ESPN.
ESPN
Navy reveals special warfare-themed uniforms for 2026 Army-Navy Game
In keeping with tradition for Army-Navy alternate uniforms, the look is jam-packed with details paying homage to its chosen theme.