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Syracuse vs East Carolina
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Syracuse Orange | 7 | Syracuse leads |
 East Carolina Pirates | 3 |
Meetings since 1988: 10. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
7-3 Regular season
7-3 Last 10
32-21 Avg score
3 Longest Syracuse win run
Biggest Syracuse win 56-0 in 1997, a 56-point margin.
Biggest Syracuse loss 17-34 in 2000, a 17-point margin.
Every Syracuse vs East Carolina meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Syracuse win | Syracuse | 44-30 |
| 2000 | East Carolina win | Greenville | 17-34 |
| 1997 | Syracuse win | Syracuse | 56-0 |
| 1995 | East Carolina win | Syracuse | 24-27 |
| 1994 | Syracuse win | Greenville | 21-18 |
| 1993 | Syracuse win | Greenville | 41-22 |
| 1992 | Syracuse win | Greenville | 42-21 |
| 1991 | East Carolina win | Syracuse | 20-23 |
| 1989 | Syracuse win | Syracuse | 18-16 |
| 1988 | Syracuse win | Greenville | 38-14 |
Scores from the Syracuse perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1988.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Syracuse Orange lead the series since 1988, 7-3. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Syracuse and East Carolina meet.
How to watch Syracuse vs East Carolina
When Syracuse 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 Syracuse radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Syracuse 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 Syracuse this season
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Syracuse vs East Carolina: the essentials
Syracuse Orange vs East Carolina Pirates is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the American Athletic (Group of 6). Syracuse Orange lead the series since 1988, 7-3. Across 10 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Syracuse 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 Syracuse Orange 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 Syracuse and East Carolina?
Syracuse Orange lead the series since 1988, 7-3. The two programs have met 10 times on record.
How can I watch Syracuse 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 Syracuse and East Carolina in the same conference?
No. Syracuse plays in the ACC. East Carolina plays in the American Athletic (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.