East Carolina Pirates
American Athletic
9-4
Record (6-2 conf.)
12.2
SER — #33 FBS
Final 2025 Season
9-4
Record
12.2
Final SER (#33 FBS)
2.44
Offense
9.76
Defense
Quarterfinal: Won 23-17 vs Pittsburgh
SER History — 2014 to 2025
2026 Schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sat, Sept. 5 | 12:00 PM ET | Away | Bryant-Denny Stadium | |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 | 12:00 PM ET | Home | Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium | |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | 6:00 PM ET | Away | S.B. Ballard Stadium | |
| Week 4 | Sat, Sept. 26 | 4:00 PM ET |
North Carolina Central
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Home | Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium |
| Week 6 | Sat, Oct. 10 | Time TBD | Home | Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium | |
| Week 7 | Thu, Oct. 15 | 7:30 PM ET | Away | Protective Stadium | |
| Week 8 | Thu, Oct. 22 | 7:30 PM ET | Away | Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium | |
| Week 9 | Sat, Oct. 31 | Time TBD | Home | Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium | |
| Week 10 | Fri, Nov. 6 | 7:30 PM ET | Home | Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium | |
| Week 11 | Sat, Nov. 14 | Time TBD | Away | Jerry Richardson Stadium | |
| Week 12 | Sat, Nov. 21 | 12:00 PM ET | Away | Michie Stadium | |
| Week 13 | Fri, Nov. 27 | Time TBD | Home | Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium |
Roster Quality — 2026
Preseason projections based on current roster data — updated as rosters change.
0.5
RQI
13.6%
Returning Production
14.6
Experience Index
22
Transfer Count
12.2
Prior Year SER
Important: RQI represents a calculated floor — the minimum expected roster quality based on returning experience and production. It does not account for player development, incoming recruiting classes, coaching changes, or scheme fit. Teams can and do outperform this baseline.