East Carolina Tops North Texas 40-28

East Carolina University (ECU) mounted a significant comeback to defeat North Texas 40-28, overcoming a 21-0 deficit with 24 points in the third quarter. Rahjai Harris was the standout performer, rushing for 128 yards and scoring three touchdowns, while quarterback Katin Houser threw for 298 yards and two touchdown passes. The Pirates managed to score on six consecutive possessions after a sluggish start, marking their fourth consecutive victory under interim head coach. North Texas, on the other hand, suffered its fifth straight loss, despite a strong first half led by quarterback Chandler Morris, who passed for 266 yards and three touchdowns. ECU's defense tightened in the second half, limiting North Texas to just 188 yards and preventing any third or fourth down conversions. The victory secures ECU's third winning season in four years, as they prepare for their regular-season finale against Navy.