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East Carolina names Mitch Griffis starting quarterback for season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:05 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

East Carolina names Mitch Griffis starting quarterback for season opener

Summary

Mitch Griffis has been named the starting quarterback for East Carolina's Week 1 game against Alabama on September 5. Emory Williams, who also transferred to ECU, is expected to see playing time. Griffis, a seasoned player with experience at Wake Forest and Texas Tech, steps into the role following the departure of two-year starter Katin Houser. Griffis has recorded 2,314 career passing yards and 17 touchdown passes. Williams brings two starts and 813 passing yards from his time at Miami.

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By the Numbers

•Mitch Griffis named Week 1 starter for East Carolina.
•ECU plays Alabama on September 5, entering as underdogs.
•Griffis has 2,314 career passing yards and 17 touchdowns.
•Emory Williams will also see action during the opener.
•Katin Houser, the previous starter, left for Illinois earlier this year.

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3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Report: East Carolina names Mitch Griffis starting QB

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The East Carolina Pirates have settled their two-man quarterback competition. Mitch Griffis was named the Week 1 starter, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. However, Emory Williams is also expected to see action in the Sept. 5 opener at Alabama. Both Griffis and Williams transferred to ECU this offseason in hopes of filling the vacancy left by […]
— Yahoo Sports

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