East Carolina heads into Friday’s American Conference matchup with South Florida looking to build on a 17–9 win over Temple. The Pirates are 4–4 overall and need two more wins to reach bowl eligibility. The Sports Objective’s preview show features a Temple recap, a USF scouting report, keys to the game and score predictions.

By the Numbers
  • ECU: 4–4 overall; 2–2 in conference play.
  • Temple win: 17–9, before 30,213 fans.
  • Four regular-season games remain; ECU needs two wins to reach six.
What’s Next

ECU faces South Florida on Friday, Nov. 6. The Sports Objective’s preview show is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 8 p.m. Eastern.

Bottom Line

The Temple win puts ECU back on track, but bowl eligibility will depend on sustaining that momentum through a consequential stretch of conference play.