How to Watch Tulane vs. East Carolina: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 9, 2025

Updated Oct. 9, 2025 7:28 p.m. ET

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At 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, the East Carolina Pirates (3-2) take on Jake Retzlaff and the Tulane Green Wave (4-1). Want to watch the game featuring the Green Wave and Pirates? You can do so on ESPN.

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How to Watch Tulane vs. East Carolina

When: Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana
TV Channel: ESPN
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Tulane vs. East Carolina: Head to Head

Tulane has won against East Carolina two times in the past two matchups.
The Green Wave and the Pirates hold an even record ATS (1-1) the last two times they have met, while the two teams haven't managed to go over the total.
East Carolina has scored 18 fewer points than Tulane in their past two games.

Tulane's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Northwestern	W 23-3
9/6/2025	at South Alabama	W 33-31
9/13/2025	vs. Duke	W 34-27
9/20/2025	at Ole Miss	L 45-10
9/27/2025	at Tulsa	W 31-14
10/9/2025	vs. East Carolina	-
10/18/2025	vs. Army	-
10/30/2025	at UTSA	-
11/7/2025	at Memphis	-
11/15/2025	vs. Florida Atlantic	-
11/22/2025	at Temple	-
11/29/2025	vs. Charlotte	-

Tulane 2025 Stats & Insights

Tulane is totaling 394.4 yards per game on offense, which ranks 68th in the FBS. On defense, the Green Wave rank 108th, allowing 399 yards per game.
Despite sporting a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks 25th-worst in the FBS (251.4 passing yards allowed per game), Tulane has played better on offense, ranking 102nd in the FBS by totaling 188.6 passing yards per game.
The Green Wave rank 84th in scoring offense (26.2 points per game) and 72nd in scoring defense (24 points allowed per game) this year.
The Green Wave are totaling 205.8 rushing yards per game on offense this year (28th in the FBS), and they are surrendering 147.6 rushing yards per game (73rd) on defense.
On offense, Tulane ranks 49th in the FBS with a 43.6% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, the team's defense ranks 92nd in third-down conversion rate allowed (147.6).
With 11 forced turnovers (eighth in the FBS) against four turnovers committed (19th in the FBS), the Green Wave's +7 turnover margin is the fifth-best in college football.

Tulane 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jake Retzlaff	QB	820 YDS (54.4%) / 2 TD / 0 INT 368 RUSH YDS / 7 RUSH TD / 73.6 RUSH YPG
Javin Gordon	RB	235 YDS / 3 TD / 47 YPG / 4.7 YPC
Zuberi Mobley	RB	136 YDS / 2 TD / 27.2 YPG / 5 YPC
Omari Hayes	WR	18 REC / 254 YDS / 0 TD / 50.8 YPG
Jack Tchienchou	DB	33 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Dickson Agu	LB	34 TKL / 1 TFL
Santana Hopper	DL	15 TKL / 5 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Javion White	DB	13 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD

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	-
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's offense has been excelling, putting up 456 total yards per game (25th-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 26th by allowing 304.2 total yards per game.
East Carolina's pass defense ranks 38th in the FBS with 186.4 passing yards surrendered per contest, but it has been bolstered by its offense, which ranks 10th-best by generating 315 passing yards per contest.
The Pirates have been dominant on defense, allowing only 13.4 points per game (11th-best). On offense, they rank 59th by piling up 30.4 points per game.
From an offensive angle, the Pirates are generating 141 rushing yards per game (92nd-ranked). They rank 44th in the FBS on defense (117.8 rushing yards surrendered per game).
East Carolina's third-down offense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 14th-best in the FBS with a 53.9% third-down conversion rate. In terms of defense, it is giving up a 31.9% third-down rate, which ranks 29th.
The Pirates have generated nine forced turnovers this season and have turned it over five times, leading to a +4 turnover margin, which ranks 25th-best in the FBS.

East Carolina 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Katin Houser	QB	1,509 YDS (68.3%) / 7 TD / 4 INT 51 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 10.2 RUSH YPG
Yannick Smith	WR	26 REC / 338 YDS / 2 TD / 67.6 YPG
Anthony Smith	WR	28 REC / 352 YDS / 1 TD / 70.4 YPG
Brock Spalding	WR	22 REC / 320 YDS / 1 TD / 64 YPG
Jasiyah Robinson	DL	6 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Samuel Dankah	DL	16 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK
Ja'Marley Riddle	DB	17 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Rasheed Reason	DB	12 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD