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The Rice Owls head to Greenville on Saturday afternoon looking to snap a four-game losing streak when they face the East Carolina Pirates in American Conference action.
Sep 12, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Rice Owls quarterback Jacurri Brown (11) throws a pass against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
How to Watch Rice vs East Carolina
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Channel: ESPN+
- Stream: ESPN Unlimited (watch now)
Rice enters at 1-4 overall and 0-1 in conference play after a narrow 16-14 loss to UTSA. Quarterback Jacurri Brown has been the driving force behind the Owls’ option attack, rushing for 495 yards and four touchdowns this season. Rice has been competitive despite its record, but finding more production around Brown will be important against a Pirates defense that has shown plenty of promise.
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East Carolina enters at 2-2 following an open week, giving the Pirates extra time to prepare for their conference opener and Homecoming game. ECU has won two straight after opening the season with back-to-back losses, while Rice won the most recent meeting between these programs 24-17 in 2023. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
This is a great college football matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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