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East Carolina vs Coastal Carolina Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 13, 2025

By: Jake Allman Published 09/08/2025, 12:39 AM ET

East Carolina vs Coastal Carolina Game Information

East Carolina makes the short trip to Conway for a non-conference battle with Coastal Carolina. The Pirates are 1-1 after a dominant win over Campbell and a road loss at NC State, while the Chanticleers sit at 1-1 following a blowout loss at Virginia and a bounce-back shutout of Charleston Southern. Kickoff is set for 5:30 PM ET at Brooks Stadium, with streaming on ESPN+. Our college football predictions keep you ahead.

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East Carolina Preview

East Carolina enters behind quarterback Katin Houser, who has been sharp early with 680 passing yards and three touchdowns on 55 completions. The offense has been able to move the ball effectively, with Brock Spalding stepping up as the top target at wide receiver with 178 yards and a score. On the ground, London Montgomery has been efficient, posting 49 yards and two touchdowns on just 15 carries. When the Pirates stay balanced, they have shown the ability to control tempo and finish drives.

The Pirates have also flashed a disruptive defense, limiting Campbell to only three points and holding NC State to 24 in a competitive game. Safety Dre Pinckney leads the way with 12 tackles, while Ja’Marley Riddle has added 11 stops in the secondary. The ability to tackle in space and limit big plays has given East Carolina a reliable floor through two games. If they bring that same energy on the road, Coastal will have a tough time consistently sustaining drives.

Coastal Carolina Preview

Coastal Carolina looks to continue building momentum after blanking Charleston Southern. Quarterback MJ Morris has struggled so far, completing 33 of 58 passes for 265 yards with four interceptions. That inefficiency has put extra pressure on the ground game, where Dominic Knicely has provided 119 yards on 16 carries. Coastal will need to improve its passing rhythm to keep East Carolina from stacking the box.

The Chanticleers’ defense, however, showed life last week by pitching a shutout. End Zeke Campbell has been productive with 1.5 sacks, while safety Dre Pinckney leads with 12 tackles. If the front seven can hold their ground at the line of scrimmage, Coastal may have a chance to force Houser into tougher down-and-distance situations. Playing at home in Conway gives them an added boost, but they’ll need clean execution on both sides to pull an upset.

East Carolina vs Coastal Carolina Prediction

East Carolina’s offensive balance and sharper quarterback play give them the edge in this matchup. The Pirates’ defense has also looked more consistent, which should allow them to control the game and limit Coastal’s scoring chances.

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Final Score: East Carolina 31, Coastal Carolina 13

Best Picks:

  • East Carolina -10.5
  • Under 51.5 points
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