NCAA - Football
Norfolk State Spartans
3
East Carolina Pirates
42
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ECU | 14 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 42 |
— Jake Garcia threw four touchdown passes and East Carolina overcame six turnovers with the help of a stifling defense in a 42-3 win over Norfolk State on Saturday night in the Pirates' season opener.
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Delaware State Hornets | L 33-36 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ South Carolina State Bulldogs | L 7-22 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Virginia Lynchburg Dragons | W 62-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Robert Morris Colonials | L 31-33 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ Chicago State Cougars | W 43-20 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Desirrio Riles 32 Yd pass from Jake Garcia (Andrew Conrad Kick)
Anthony Smith 18 Yd pass from Jake Garcia (Andrew Conrad Kick)
Desirrio Riles 3 Yd pass from Jake Garcia (Andrew Conrad Kick)
Gavin Gibson 30 Yd Interception Return (Andrew Conrad Kick)
Javious Bond 14 Yd Run (Andrew Conrad Kick)
Casey Kelly 22 Yd pass from Jake Garcia (Andrew Conrad Kick)
Grandin Willcox 39 Yd Field Goal
11 plays, 84 yards, 5:10 · End of Game
3 plays, -5 yards, 2:42 · Punt
1 play, -15 yards, 0:17 · Fumble
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:03 · Punt
7 plays, 72 yards, 2:17 · Touchdown
Desirrio Riles 32 Yd pass from Jake Garcia (Andrew Conrad Kick)
8 plays, 22 yards, 4:54 · Punt
8 plays, 73 yards, 2:05 · Fumble
4 plays, 10 yards, 1:28 · Punt
3 plays, -11 yards, 1:35 · Punt
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:10 · Punt
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:26 · Punt
4 plays, 40 yards, 1:23 · Touchdown
Anthony Smith 18 Yd pass from Jake Garcia (Andrew Conrad Kick)
7 plays, 15 yards, 3:30 · Downs
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:04 · End of Half
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:07 · Punt
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:31 · Punt
5 plays, 21 yards, 1:51 · Touchdown
Desirrio Riles 3 Yd pass from Jake Garcia (Andrew Conrad Kick)
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:32 · Punt
2 plays, 10 yards, 0:28 · Interception
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:13 · Punt
7 plays, 50 yards, 1:41 · Interception
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:03 · Punt
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:25 · Interception Touchdown
Gavin Gibson 30 Yd Interception Return (Andrew Conrad Kick)
6 plays, 37 yards, 2:00 · Punt
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:47 · Punt
4 plays, 76 yards, 1:03 · Touchdown
Javious Bond 14 Yd Run (Andrew Conrad Kick)
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:36 · Punt
7 plays, 45 yards, 1:37 · Touchdown
Casey Kelly 22 Yd pass from Jake Garcia (Andrew Conrad Kick)
10 plays, 34 yards, 5:26 · Field Goal
Grandin Willcox 39 Yd Field Goal
6 plays, 18 yards, 1:10 · Interception
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