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SMU vs East Carolina
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 SMU Mustangs | 5 | Series level |
 East Carolina Pirates | 5 |
Meetings since 2005: 10. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
5-5 Regular season
5-5 Last 10
34-36 Avg score
2 Longest SMU win run
Biggest SMU win 55-31 in 2016, a 24-point margin.
Biggest SMU loss 23-49 in 2015, a 26-point margin.
Every SMU vs East Carolina meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | SMU win | Greenville | 31-10 |
| 2020 | East Carolina win | Greenville | 38-52 |
| 2019 | SMU win | University Park | 59-51 |
| 2016 | SMU win | Greenville | 55-31 |
| 2015 | East Carolina win | University Park | 23-49 |
| 2014 | East Carolina win | Greenville | 24-45 |
| 2010 | SMU win | Greenville | 45-38 |
| 2009 | SMU win | University Park | 28-21 |
| 2006 | East Carolina win | Greenville | 21-38 |
| 2005 | East Carolina win | University Park | 17-24 |
Scores from the SMU perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2005.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
The series since 2005 is level at 5-5. Here is the series on record and how to watch when SMU and East Carolina meet.
How to watch SMU vs East Carolina
When SMU and East Carolina are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the SMU radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the SMU vs East Carolina time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The SMU this season
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SMU vs East Carolina: the essentials
SMU Mustangs vs East Carolina Pirates is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the American Athletic (Group of 6). The series since 2005 is level at 5-5. Across 10 meetings on record the series is level, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the SMU vs East Carolina head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the SMU Mustangs team hub, the ACC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For East Carolina against the whole conference, see East Carolina vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between SMU and East Carolina?
The series since 2005 is level at 5-5. The two programs have met 10 times on record.
How can I watch SMU vs East Carolina?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are SMU and East Carolina in the same conference?
No. SMU plays in the ACC. East Carolina plays in the American Athletic (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.