Rice Football 2026 Game Preview: East Carolina

A week removed from a narrow defeat to UTSA, Rice football hits the road to face another challenging American Conference opponent, East Carolina. The Pirates will be coming off a Week 4 bye and should be well-rested when they take on the Owls. Here’s everything you need to know about the matchup between Rice and East Carolina. Kickoff time | 3:00 PM Venue | Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium – Greenville, NC TV | ESPN+ (Viewing Guide) Radio | Varsity Radio App (Online) Gameday cartoon illustrated by Hong Lin Tsai. Sizing up the Contenders Four weeks into the season, East Carolina is still…