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Ryder Burton rallies UAB to 30-17 come-from-behind victory over East Carolina in OT

Ryder Burton threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Rod Robinson II in overtime and Delvon Gulley followed with an 80-yard interception return to wrap up UAB’s come-from-behind 30-17 vic...
3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Landon Lewis - Sitting once again Lewis (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's game at UAB, per the AAC availability report.
Impact Lewis will now miss back-to-back games as he works back from an unknown injury. The tight end's next shot to see the field will be this upcoming Thursday at Memphis.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Dillon Lorick - Missing another game Lorick (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's game at UAB, per the AAC availability report.
Impact Lorick missed the Pirates' most recent matchup against the Rice, and he'll now miss another game. He'll aim to make a return for next Thursday's game against Memphis.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Brock Spalding - Sitting out again Spalding (back) will be out Thursday against UAB, per the American availability report.
Impact Spalding will remain out as the Pirates travel to take on UAB. The wide receiver has yet to see the field this season.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Ray Ray Joseph Jr. - Hits paydirt twice Joseph hauled in 6 of 9 targets for 68 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 28-12 victory versus Rice.
Impact Joseph served as the primary target for quarterback Emory Williams, leading the team with six receptions and 68 yards in their conference opener. The wideout opened the scoring with a 22-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter before adding a six-yard score later in the contest. He has now recorded a touchdown in consecutive games and will look to extend his scoring streak against UAB on Thursday.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
TJ Engleman Jr. - Assumes primary duties in backfield Engleman notched 14 rushes for 136 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 28-12 victory over Rice.
Impact Engleman surpassed double-digit carries in his third consecutive game and continued to impress on the ground following a dominant performance in Week 4 against North Carolina Central. The running back logged his third touchdown of the season on a 43-yard carry in the fourth quarter, helping secure his second consecutive 100-yard rushing performance. He outpaced fellow running backs even with Ashton Gray returning from injury. Engleman should continue to see a heavy workload moving forward.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Emory Williams - Three scores in win Williams completed 19 of 31 passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 28-12 win over Rice. He also had six rushes for 23 yards with one touchdown.
Impact Williams returned from a bye week and produced a solid outing in East Carolina's conference opener against Rice, accounting for three total touchdowns. The quarterback connected with wideout Ray Ray Joseph for a pair of passing scores and scored his first rushing touchdown of the season on a 12-yard run. His performance helps solidify his case to remain the starting quarterback as conference play continues. Through two starts, Williams has completed 44 of 67 passes for 484 yards, five touchdowns and one interception.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
How to watch Rice vs East Carolina: Live stream, NCAA, College Football, TV channel The Rice Owls head to Greenville on Saturday afternoon looking to snap a four-game losing streak when they face the East Carolina Pirates in...
OCTOBER 10 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Landon Lewis - Out Saturday Lewis (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game versus Rice, per the AAC availability report.
Impact Lewis will miss his first game of the season Saturday as he deals with an undisclosed injury. He appeared in each of the first four games of the season but did not receive a target.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Dillon Lorick - Out Saturday Lorick (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game versus Rice, per the AAC availability report.
Impact Lorick will miss his first game of the season Saturday as he deals with an undisclosed injury. He's coming off his best performance of the season in Week 4 where he caught two of three targets for 60 yards.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Meliq McGowan - Available Saturday McGowan is available for Saturday's game versus Rice, per the AAC availability report.
Impact McGowan, who has not played yet this season, is available for Saturday's contest. It's unclear if the true freshman will see the field though given his place on the depth chart.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Brock Spalding - Remains out Saturday Spalding (back) will not play Saturday versus Rice, per the American availability report.
Impact Spalding was expected to be sidelined until conference play, but it appears the fifth-year wideout's issue continues to linger into mid-October. He has yet to appear in a game in 2026, and the Pirates have a short turnaround ahead of next Thursday's game versus UAB.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Ashton Gray - Good to go Saturday Gray is available for Saturday's game versus Rice, per the AAC availability report.
Impact Gray, who has not played since Week 3 due to an undisclosed injury, will be back in action Saturday. He rushed 32 times for 152 yards across the first three games of the season, so he's expected to have a big role in his return to the field.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Jeremiah Melvin - Ready to return in Week 6 Melvin (back) is available for Saturday's game against Rice.
Impact East Carolina's bye week allowed Melvin sufficient time to clear up his availability for the team to begin its October schedule this Saturday. In two games last month, he showed great promise, with 11 receptions (on 16 targets) for 154 yards and one touchdown.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's College Football Week 6 Expert Picks, Best Bets

"The Bear" is back with his expert picks and best bets for college football Week 6. Here's how he's wagering on this weekend's action.
OCTOBER 9 • FOX SPORTS
Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's College Football Week 6 Expert Picks, Best Bets

If The CFP Expands, What Happens To Army-Navy And Conference Title Games?

College Football Playoff expansion might make sense on paper, but there's an Army-Navy game puzzle to solve.
OCTOBER 7 • FOX SPORTS
If The CFP Expands, What Happens To Army-Navy And Conference Title Games?
Ray Ray Joseph Jr. - Paces receiving corps in win Joseph tallied 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 141 yards during Saturday's 42-9 win versus North Carolina Central.
Impact Joseph emerged as Emory Williams' top target Saturday, hauling in double-digit receptions for the first time this season. North Carolina Central's secondary had no answer for the wideout as he paced the team by a wide margin in both catches and yards. It is worth noting that Jeremiah Melvin (back) and Brock Spalding (back) did not suit up, which allowed for increased targets. Regardless, it was a highly promising performance for Joseph, who has an opportunity to solidify himself as a staple in the passing attack.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
TJ Engleman Jr. - Erupts for three TDs in blowout win Engleman totaled 10 carries for 129 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in all two targets for 33 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-9 victory versus North Carolina Centr...
Impact Engleman started in the backfield for the second straight game with Ashton Gray (undisclosed) still recovering from an injury. The running back was dominant against North Central Carolina, recording 162 total yards and three touchdowns. He has now put together back-to-back productive starts, making a strong case to carve out a shared role once Gray returns.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Emory Williams - Shines in start Williams was 25-for-36 passing for 341 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 42-9 win versus North Carolina Central.
Impact It had been a long time since Williams last earned a start under center, with his previous opportunity coming back in 2023 at Miami. The quarterback lost the competition to Mitch Griffis during fall camp and had been waiting for an opening ever since. He was tasked with facing an FBS team with a lot of pressure to perform well, and he stepped up to the occasion, tossing for three touchdowns and over 300 yards for the first time in his career. After his performance, his starting spot should be secured, and an upcoming bye gives him more time to earn extra reps with the first-team offense.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Mitch Griffis - Shines in first start Griffis was 1-for-2 passing for zero yards during Saturday's 42-9 win versus North Carolina Central.
Impact It had been a long time since Williams last earned a start under center, with his previous opportunity coming back in 2023 at Miami. The quarterback lost the competition to Mitch Griffis during fall camp and had been waiting for an opening ever since. He was tasked with facing an FBS team with a lot of pressure to perform well, and he stepped up to the occasion, tossing for three touchdowns and over 300 yards for the first time in his career. After his performance, his starting spot should be secured, and an upcoming bye gives him more time to earn extra reps with the first-team offense.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

East Carolina scores 6 TDs in first half to cruise past North Carolina Central 42-9

Emory Williams threw three touchdown passes and TJ Engleman Jr. accounted for three scores, and East Carolina rolled past North Carolina Central 42-9
SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press
How to watch North Carolina Central vs East Carolina: Live stream NCAA College Football, TV channel The North Carolina Central Eagles continue their road swing Saturday when they make the short trip to Greenville to take on the East Carolin...
SEPTEMBER 26 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Jeremiah Melvin - Close to returning Melvin (back) is close to returning, and he would've played if Saturday's game against North Carolina Central had been a championship game, according to 94.3 The Game.
Impact Melvin is trending in the right direction and should be back on the field soon. Based on the latest developments, it wouldn't be shocking if he can play against Rice on Oct. 10 after the bye week.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Ashton Gray - Close to returning Head coach Blake Harrell said Gray (undisclosed) is close to returning to action for East Carolina, per 94.3 The Game.
Impact Gray suffered an injury against Old Dominion in Week 3 and was scheduled to undergo an MRI. It appears that the running back is progressing well, considering Harrell's comments. In his stead, TJ Engleman has stepped into a larger role in the backfield. The running back will aim to return against Rice on Oct. 10, utilizing the upcoming bye week to continue recovering.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Landon Sides - Multiple receptions in return Sides (hamstring) logged two receptions for 18 yards during Saturday's 42-9 win against North Carolina Central.
Impact Sides logging multiple receptions in his first game for East Carolina is a promising start, even if he did so against a non-FBS team. It would not be surprising if the Pirates expect a lot from him, knowing that he thrived not only for his previous team but also in American Conference play. Last season, despite scoring zero touchdowns, Sides still made a decent impression by recording 24 receptions for 322 yards, 13.4 averaged per catch.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
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