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East Carolina football scrimmages as fall camp concludes ahead of season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:11 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

East Carolina football scrimmages as fall camp concludes ahead of season opener

Summary

East Carolina football conducted its second scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, just two weeks before the season opener against Alabama. Head coach Blake Harrell highlighted the ongoing competition for the starting quarterback position between Mitch Griffis and Emory Williams. Harrell expressed optimism about the team's progress, alongside linebacker Julien Davis and wide receiver Jeremiah Melvin, who shared their excitement for the upcoming season. The Pirates will face the No. 13 Crimson Tide at noon on September 5.

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By the Numbers

•East Carolina held its final scrimmage on August 22 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
•Coach Blake Harrell has not named a starting quarterback yet.
•The Pirates' season opener is scheduled for September 5 against Alabama.
•Alabama is currently ranked 13th in the preseason AP Poll.

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GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — East Carolina football held their second and final scrimmage of fall camp inside Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Saturday, as the season opener at Alabama is just two weeks away. Pirates head coach Blake Harrell declined to name a starting quarterback, but praised the progress of both Mitch Griffis and Emory Williams in […]
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