Published October 31, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Game report
The East Carolina Pirates beat the Temple Owls 17-9 in college football on Saturday, October 31. The East Carolina Pirates rushed for 222 yards and the Temple Owls committed 3 turnovers. The East Carolina Pirates won by eight points.
The numbers
The East Carolina Pirates totaled 352 yards, including 130 net passing yards and 222 rushing yards. The Temple Owls finished with 249 total yards, 128 net passing yards and 121 rushing yards. The East Carolina Pirates had 22 first downs and possessed the ball for 32:55; the Temple Owls had 15 first downs and possession for 27:05.
The East Carolina Pirates converted 33.3% of third downs, and the Temple Owls converted 14.3%. The East Carolina Pirates committed 1 turnover, while the Temple Owls committed 3.
Top performers
For the East Carolina Pirates, TJ Engleman Jr. ran for 107 yards on 16 carries, with a touchdown. Mitch Griffis completed 17 of 30 passes for 130 yards, with an interception, and Landon Sides caught 7 passes for 58 yards. On defense, Zyeir Gamble had an interception; Noah Perez made 1 of 1 field goals.