Who’s Playing
East Carolina @ Cincinnati
Current Records: East Carolina 6-3; Cincinnati 7-2
What to Know
The East Carolina Pirates are 1-6 against the Cincinnati Bearcats since November of 2015, but they’ll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. East Carolina’s week off comes to an end as they meet up with Cincinnati at 8 p.m. ET at Nippert Stadium. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.
It was all tied up 17-17 at the half for the Pirates and the BYU Cougars two weeks ago, but East Carolina stepped up in the second half for a 27-24 win. East Carolina’s RB Keaton Mitchell did his thing and rushed for one TD and 176 yards on 21 carries.
Meanwhile, Cincinnati beat the Navy Midshipmen 20-10 this past Saturday. Among those leading the charge for the Bearcats was WR Tyler Scott, who caught ten passes for two TDs and 139 yards. Scott hadn’t helped his team much against the UCF Knights two weeks ago, so this was a nice turnaround for him.
The Pirates are expected to lose this next one by 5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 3-1 against the spread when expected to lose.
East Carolina is now 6-3 while Cincinnati sits at 7-2. A pair of defensive numbers to keep in mind before kickoff: East Carolina ranks 22nd in the nation when it comes to rushing touchdowns allowed, with only nine on the season. As for Cincinnati, they enter the contest with 32 sacks, good for third best in the nation.
How To Watch
- When: Friday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Nippert Stadium — Cincinnati, Ohio
- TV: ESPN2
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Bearcats are a 5-point favorite against the Pirates, according to the latest college football odds.
Over/Under: -111
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Series History
Cincinnati have won six out of their last seven games against East Carolina.
- Nov 26, 2021 – Cincinnati 35 vs. East Carolina 13
- Nov 13, 2020 – Cincinnati 55 vs. East Carolina 17
- Nov 02, 2019 – Cincinnati 46 vs. East Carolina 43
- Nov 23, 2018 – Cincinnati 56 vs. East Carolina 6
- Nov 18, 2017 – East Carolina 48 vs. Cincinnati 20
- Oct 22, 2016 – Cincinnati 31 vs. East Carolina 19
- Nov 28, 2015 – Cincinnati 19 vs. East Carolina 16
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