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Alabama defeats East Carolina in season opening football game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 2:38 PM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Alabama defeats East Carolina in season opening football game

Summary

Alabama defeated East Carolina 48-10 in Tuscaloosa on September 6, 2026. The Crimson Tide offense generated 227 rushing yards and five total touchdowns during the victory. Mitch Griffis threw an interception that Yhonzae Pierre returned for a touchdown, contributing to a 38-7 halftime lead for Alabama. The Pirates struggled to maintain offensive momentum, finishing the game with only 162 total yards, including just two rushing yards. Following the loss, East Carolina coach Blake Harrell pointed to his team's failure to effectively run the football or stop the Alabama ground attack. East Carolina will return home next week to play Appalachian State.

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By the Numbers

•Alabama defeated East Carolina 48-10 in Tuscaloosa.
•The Crimson Tide recorded 227 rushing yards and five touchdowns.
•Yhonzae Pierre scored on an interception return against Mitch Griffis.
•East Carolina finished the contest with two total rushing yards.
•The Pirates host Appalachian State in their next game.

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2:38 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates struggle on the road, drop season opener to Crimson Tide 48-10

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TUSCALOOSA, AL (WNCT) — Alabama ran for 227 yards and five touchdowns as a team, and Yhonzae Pierre returned an interception for a touchdown off Mitch Griffis as the Crimson Tide rolls through ECU, 48-10. The Pirates struggled on offense, totaling just 162 total yards, with just two yards on the ground. “We talked earlier […]
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