DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
East Carolina defeated Temple 45–14 in a dominant performance. East Carolina covered by 25.5; Game went Over by 0.5. The market closed at East Carolina -5.5 and the Blue Chip model made it East Carolina -11.8 - a gap of 6.3 points toward East Carolina, of which 5.3 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
East Carolina rushed for 358 yards on 51 carries (7.0 yards per carry) with 11 different players contributing, led by London Montgomery's 84 yards. This ground dominance allowed them to control the game and score 31 unanswered points.
Houser completed 19 of 24 passes (79.2%) for 256 yards and two touchdowns, including a 59-yard scoring strike. His accuracy and ability to stretch the field kept Temple's defense off balance.
The Pirates forced two turnovers (interception by Ja'Marley Riddle and fumble recovery by Jamere Jones) while committing only one turnover (interception). These takeaways led directly to 14 points, including a 45-yard touchdown run on the first play after the pick.
East Carolina scored on offense (passing and rushing), defense (turnover returns), and special teams (field goal). Multiple players contributed to the scoring, showcasing depth that could be key in future games.
After a 14-14 tie early in the second quarter, the Pirates scored 31 unanswered points, demonstrating resilience and the ability to adjust. This momentum could carry into their next matchup.
At kickoff, conditions at Lincoln Financial Field were Clear, 60°F with winds of 5 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Clear
60°F
| Measure | East CarolinaAway | TempleHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 320 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | 2,320 miles |
| Season total | 2,462 miles | 4,963 miles |
| Body clock | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Rest | 16 days | 7 days |
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