DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Tulane defeated East Carolina 26–19 in a one-score game. Push covered by 0.0; Game went Under by 8.5. The market closed at Tulane -7.0 and the Blue Chip model made it Tulane -2.2 - a gap of 4.8 points toward East Carolina, of which 3.5 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 tied the game at 19-19 with 5:48 left, but allowed a 12-play, 75-yard touchdown drive by Tulane in the final minutes, leading to a 26-19 loss.
ECU was shut out in the first half, trailing 12-0 at halftime, which forced them to play catch-up for the rest of the game.
ECU scored 16 unanswered points in the third quarter to take a 16-12 lead, showing resilience and ability to adjust at halftime.
Katin Houser completed 19 of 30 passes for 180 yards and a touchdown, but the offense lacked explosive plays and consistency.
The defense allowed a 63-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter and failed to stop Tulane's game-winning drive, despite forcing a tie earlier.
At kickoff, conditions at Yulman Stadium were Clear, 78°F with winds of 6 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
78°F
| Measure | East CarolinaAway | TulaneHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 837 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | Bye week |
| Season total | 1,304 miles | 1,954 miles |
| Body clock | 19:30 | 18:30 |
| Rest | 14 days | 12 days |
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