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JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Erupts vs. Pitt Smith reeled in 4 of 6 targets for 156 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 23-17 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact After he was held to just one catch for nine yards in the Pirates' season finale, Smith bounced back in a big way by exploding for a season-high 156 yards and two touchdowns. That pushed the senior wideout over 1,000 yards receiving on the year, and 2025 was easily the best season yet for the 6-foot-3, 189-pound receiver. Now, Smith appears primed to look towards the NFL.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

East Carolina takes advantage of 5 Pittsburgh turnovers, wins 23-17 in the Military Bowl

Chaston Ditta threw two second-half touchdown passes, and East Carolina overcame an inadvertent whistle that negated a long touchdown in a 23-17 victory over Pittsburgh in the Mili...

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Long ECU touchdown negated by inadvertent whistle, but the Pirates win the Military Bowl anyway

East Carolina’s Marlon Gunn Jr. had a long touchdown run called back because of an inadvertent whistle

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

What Anthony Smith's return means for Gophers football in 2026 Minnesota will have one of the best defensive linemen in college football next season.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • SI.COM

Only nine yards in season finale Smith reeled in one of four targets for nine yards during Saturday's 42-3 victory versus Florida Atlantic.

Impact In what was a career year, Smith had his worst performance of the season this week, tallying season lows in yards and receptions. The senior still put together a great year, though, leading the Pirates with 897 receiving yards to go along with five touchdowns.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Third 100-yard game of the year Smith compiled eight receptions (on 11 targets) for 143 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 58-24 defeat versus Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Despite the loss, Smith had another monster game, surpassing the 100-yard mark for the third time this season, as he is now just 112 yards away from 1000 yards. The Maryland native also scored his fifth touchdown of the season, and has at least seven receptions in each of the last three games.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

McCown throws for 5TDs and UTSA dismantles East Carolina 58-24

Owen McCown threw for five touchdowns, Will Henderson ran for 146 yards, and UTSA became bowl eligible by beating East Carolina 58-24

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Leads ECU in receptions Smith caught seven of eight targets for 62 yards during Saturday's 31-27 win against Memphis.

Impact Smith followed up his eight receptions last week with seven more this week, increasing his team-leading total to 51. His performance Saturday also marks the sixth straight game where he has surpassed 50 yards receiving.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paces ECU receivers in win Smith gathered in eight of 11 targets for 69 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-22 win over Charlotte.

Impact Smith scored his fourth touchdown in the last five games Saturday, while also leading all Pirate receivers in yards and receptions. His eight receptions are the second most he's recorded on the year, and most since he had 11 in Week 3 against Coastal Carolina.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Houser accounts for 4 total TDs as East Carolina wins against Charlotte, 48-22

Katin Houser threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns, added 26 yards and two more scores on the ground, and East Carolina took down Charlotte, 48-22 on Saturday

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Rushes for a score against Temple Smith hauled in two of three targets for 58 yards during Saturday's 45-14 victory versus Temple.

Impact Smith recorded at least 50 receiving yards for the fourth straight game, but his performance was highlighted by his 45-yard rushing touchdown. It was the senior's first carry of the season, helping the Pirates get off to a fast start against Temple.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Katin Houser helps East Carolina score 31 straight to pull away for 45-14 victory over Temple

Katin Houser threw two touchdown passes and East Carolina scored the final 31 points in a 45-14 romp over Temple

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Can't be stopped against Tulsa Smith reeled in four of six targets for 150 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's 41-27 win versus Tulsa.

Impact Smith was virtually unstoppable Thursday night, tallying over 100 yards for the second time this year, while recording his first-ever multi-touchdown game. The sixth-year senior is now the leading receiver on the Pirates by almost 200 yards.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Katin Houser passes for 300 yards and 2 touchdowns as East Carolina beat Tulsa 41-27

Katin Houser passed for 300 yards and two touchdowns, London Montgomery rushed for 125 yards and a score, and East Carolina beat Tulsa 41-27

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Leads ECU in receiving yards Smith hauled in 2 of 7 targets for 54 yards during Thursday's 26-19 defeat to Tulane.

Impact Despite leading the Pirates in receiving yards this week, Smith was held relatively in check outside of his 49-yard reception. His two receptions in the game tie a season low.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paces East Carolina receivers Smith hauled in three of four targets for 87 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 28-6 victory over Army.

Impact Smith tallied his first touchdown of the year Thursday night, while leading all Pirate receivers in yards. The North Carolina State transfer from 2023 is now leading East Carolina in yards with 352, just in front of Yannick Smith and Brock Spalding.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Katin Houser throws for 2 touchdowns and runs for another to lead East Carolina past Army 28-6

Katin Houser passed for 251 yards and two touchdowns, and East Carolina opened American Conference play with a 28-6 victory over defending league champion Army

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Johnson's goal-line INT, pick-6 highlight BYU's 34-13 win at East Carolina for 3-0 start

BYU’s Evan Johnson had a goal-line interception followed by a short pick-6 on East Carolina’s next throw to help the Cougars beat the Pirates 34-13 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Texas Football LB Ty'Anthony Smith is on pace to have a career year Ty'Anthony Smith is making the most of his playing time with the Longhorns. The sophomore is having a career year so far.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Career-high in win Smith totaled 11 receptions (on 14 targets) for 136 yards during Saturday's 38-0 win over Coastal Carolina.

Impact Smith totaled just 105 yards combined in the first two games, but broke out for a career-high in yards and receptions this week, pacing the Pirates' receiving room. He has had at least six receptions in each of the first three weeks and seems to be a big part of the offense this fall.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high in win Smith totaled 11 receptions (on 14 targets) for 136 yards during Saturday's 38-0 win over Coastal Carolina.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Houser leads East Carolina to 38-0 win at Coastal Carolina

Katin Houser had 293 passing yards and two touchdowns as East Carolina routed Coastal Carolina, 38-0

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Quiet vs. former team Smith accrued three receptions (on seven targets) for 32 yards during Saturday's 26-21 victory over North Carolina State.

Impact Smith had a career year in 2024, reeling in 41 catches for 799 yards and six touchdowns, but he was quiet against his old program of three years in East Carolina's bowl game victory over the Wolfpack. The wideout should have one season of eligibility remaining, and will be a starting receiver for ECU should he return.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in Friday's loss Smith caught three passes for 30 yards during Friday's 34-20 loss against Navy.

Impact Smith had a quiet outing Friday as he gained just 30 yards, his fewest since Week 8 at Army. It was a disappointing end to the regular season for him after far and away the best season of his career. He caught 38 passes for 767 yards and six touchdowns in his first and last season with East Carolina. He will look to end his collegiate career on a high note during bowl season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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