How to Watch East Carolina vs. Tulsa: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 16, 2025

Updated Oct. 16, 2025 7:31 p.m. ET

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On Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-4) will take on Katin Houser and the East Carolina Pirates (3-3). The game is on ESPN, if you're looking for how to watch.

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How to Watch East Carolina vs. Tulsa

When: Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Bagwell Field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, North Carolina
TV Channel: ESPN
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

East Carolina vs. Tulsa: Head to Head

East Carolina and Tulsa have been an even matchup in the past two meetings, with two wins, two losses, and a tie for each team.
The Golden Hurricane have covered two times in those games, with the teams going over the total both times.
East Carolina has outscored Tulsa 65 points to 60 in the past two games.

East Carolina's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/28/2025	at North Carolina State	L 24-17
9/6/2025	vs. Campbell	W 56-3
9/13/2025	at Coastal Carolina	W 38-0
9/20/2025	vs. BYU	L 34-13
9/25/2025	vs. Army	W 28-6
10/9/2025	at Tulane	L 26-19
10/16/2025	vs. Tulsa	-
11/1/2025	at Temple	-
11/8/2025	vs. Charlotte	-
11/15/2025	vs. Memphis	-
11/22/2025	at UTSA	-
11/29/2025	at Florida Atlantic	-

East Carolina 2025 Stats & Insights

East Carolina is totaling 436.7 yards per game offensively this year (35th in the FBS), and are allowing 329.8 yards per game (41st) on the other side of the ball.
Offensively, East Carolina has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 21st-best in the FBS by compiling 292.5 per game. The Pirates rank 60th on defense (215.7 passing yards allowed per game).
The Pirates have the 71st-ranked offense this season (28.5 points per game), and they've been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 15th-best with only 15.5 points allowed per game.
The Pirates rank 84th in run offense (144.2 rushing yards per game) and 35th in run defense (114.2 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
East Carolina sports the 27th-ranked defense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (31.7% third-down percentage allowed), and has been more effective offensively, ranking 12th-best with a 53.7% third-down percentage.
The Pirates have the 20th-best turnover margin in college football at +5, forcing 10 turnovers (29th in the FBS) while turning it over five times (20th in the FBS).

East Carolina 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Katin Houser	QB	1,689 YDS (67.6%) / 8 TD / 4 INT 63 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 10.5 RUSH YPG
Yannick Smith	WR	29 REC / 370 YDS / 2 TD / 61.7 YPG
Anthony Smith	WR	30 REC / 406 YDS / 1 TD / 67.7 YPG
Brock Spalding	WR	25 REC / 337 YDS / 2 TD / 56.2 YPG
Ja'Marley Riddle	DB	26 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Samuel Dankah	DL	23 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK
Rasheed Reason	DB	16 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Jasiyah Robinson	DL	9 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK

Tulsa's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Abilene Christian	W 35-7
9/6/2025	at New Mexico State	L 21-14
9/13/2025	vs. Navy	L 42-23
9/19/2025	at Oklahoma State	W 19-12
9/27/2025	vs. Tulane	L 31-14
10/4/2025	at Memphis	L 45-7
10/16/2025	at East Carolina	-
10/25/2025	vs. Temple	-
11/8/2025	at Florida Atlantic	-
11/15/2025	vs. Oregon State	-
11/22/2025	at Army	-
11/29/2025	vs. UAB	-

Tulsa 2025 Stats & Insights

Tulsa is generating 368.5 total yards per contest on offense this season (83rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 384.8 total yards per game (89th-ranked).
In terms of passing, Tulsa ranks 83rd in the FBS (215.5 passing yards per game) and 52nd on the other side of the ball (203.7 passing yards allowed per game).
The Golden Hurricane rank 15th-worst in points per game (18.7), but they've been better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 83rd in the FBS with 26.3 points surrendered per contest.
The Golden Hurricane have been struggling against the run, ranking 23rd-worst with 181.2 rushing yards given up per game. They have been better on the other side of the ball, generating 153 rushing yards per contest (75th-ranked).
In terms of third-down efficiency, Tulsa ranks 106th in the FBS (35.4% third-down conversion rate) and 104th on the other side of the ball (43% third-down rate allowed).
With eight forced turnovers (54th in the FBS) and 11 turnovers committed (116th in the FBS) this season, the Golden Hurricane rank 99th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -3.

Tulsa 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Dominic Richardson	RB	538 YDS / 2 TD / 89.7 YPG / 4.8 YPC 13 REC / 78 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 13 REC YPG
Baylor Hayes	QB	782 YDS (60.8%) / 4 TD / 3 INT 41 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 10.3 RUSH YPG
Brody Foley	TE	12 REC / 220 YDS / 3 TD / 36.7 YPG
Zion Booker	WR	34 REC / 288 YDS / 1 TD / 48 YPG
Elijah Green	DB	19 TKL / 1 TFL / 5 INT / 5 PD
J'Dan Burnett	DL	10 TKL / 5 TFL / 6 SACK
Ray Coney	LB	31 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK
Byron Turner Jr.	DL	8 TKL / 5 TFL / 4.5 SACK