Katin Houser News, Rumors, Updates - East Carolina Pirates

Finds new home Houser has committed to Illinois, On3.com reports.

Impact Houser will return to the Big Ten after two seasons at East Carolina. The senior began his career at Michigan State. Houser completed 65.9 percent of his passes in 2025, having thrown for 3,300 yards with a 19:6 TD:INT during 2025. Houser added 193 rushing yards and nine rushing TDs. He's entering his final collegiate season.

JANUARY 4 • 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

Out for bowl, on to enter portal Houser has opted out of the Military Bowl and is expected to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, Brian Bailey of WNCT-TV reports.

Impact Houser out for the Military Bowl means East Carolina will have to select someone new under center to start against Pittsburgh on Dec. 27. As for the aforementioned quarterback, he has one year of collegiate eligibility remaining. Looking to maximize it, Houser will look to use the portal to his advantage and join a more well-known football program.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four total touchdowns against FAU Houser was 20 of 29 passing for 258 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 42-3 win versus Florida Atlantic. He also had 11 rushes for 67 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Houser showed out in the final regular season game of the year, tallying his second four-touchdown game of the season. The senior finishes the season with 28 total touchdowns to only six interceptions, and will now prepare for the Pirates' bowl game.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Katin Houser leads East Carolina with four total touchdowns in 42-3 win over Florida Atlantic

Katin Houser accounted for four touchdowns in East Carolina’s 42-3 win over Florida Atlantic on Saturday afternoon, in a season finale for both teams

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Inconsistent against UTSA Houser completed 18 of 32 passes for 241 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 58-24 defeat versus Texas-San Antonio. He also had seven rushes for 16 yards.

Impact Houser didn't have his best stuff this week, only completing 56.3 percent of his passes and throwing his first interception in three weeks. The California native did have another two-touchdown game, a mark he has reached in four of the last five 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

Eclipses 300 yards in big win Houser completed 23 of 34 passes for 332 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-27 victory against Memphis. He also had six rushes for negative one yard with one touchdown.

Impact Houser put together one of his best performances of the season against Memphis, throwing over 300 yards for the third time this year to eliminate the Tigers from playoff contention. The former Michigan State Spartan has both a passing and rushing touchdown in five of the last six games.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Katin Houser's late touchdown pass rallies East Carolina to 31-27 victory over Memphis

Katin Houser threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Payton Mangrum with 68 seconds remaining and East Carolina rallied to beat Memphis 31-27

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Two scores passing and rushing Houser completed 26 of 41 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 48-22 victory versus Charlotte. He also had 11 rushes for 26 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Houser was a dual-threat this week, tallying two touchdowns using his arm and two more with his legs. It's his first game this season with two rushing touchdowns, to go along with his third straight game with two passing touchdowns.

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

Throws two touchdowns in win Houser was 19 of 24 passing for 256 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 45-14 win against Temple.

Impact Houser was in cruise control this week, throwing his third two-touchdown game in his last four outings. The former Michigan State Spartan's 79.2 completion percentage is also a season-high, and his best ever in a game that he's started.

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

Hits the 300 yard mark in win Houser was 21 of 38 passing for 300 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's 41-27 win against Tulsa. He also had seven rushes for 22 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Houser impressed Thursday night, throwing for at least 300 yards for the third time this season. The senior also picked up three total touchdowns and has now recorded a score on the ground in each of the last four games.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Katin Houser passes for 300 yards and 2 touchdowns as East Carolina beats Tulsa 41-27 GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Katin Houser passed for 300 yards and two touchdowns, London Montgomery rushed for 125 yards and a score, and East C...

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

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

Throws for a season low in loss Houser completed 19 of 30 passes for 180 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 26-19 defeat against Tulane. He also had eight rushes for 12 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Houser accounted for two touchdowns Saturday, but still struggled, recording his first game of the year where he didn't throw for at least 200 yards. The Michigan State transfer snapped his three-game interception streak, which has been an issue as of late.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tulane knocks down a pass in the end zone on final play to secure 26-19 victory over East Carolina

Jake Retzlaff passed for 347 yards and two touchdowns, and the Tulane defense batted down a pass in the end zone on the final play to secure a 26-19 victory over East Carolina

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Surpasses 250 yards once again Houser completed 15 of 22 passes for 251 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Thursday's 28-6 win versus Army. He also had eight rushes for negative two yards with one...

Impact Houser was efficient in East Carolina's win over Army, throwing two passing touchdowns for the third time this year as well as finding the end zone on the ground for the second week in a row. The senior has looked more than comfortable throughout the first five games, averaging over 300 yards passing per game.

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

AP Player of the Week: Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza throws for 5 TDs again with pinpoint accuracy

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is The Associated Press national player of the week in college football

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Two interceptions in loss Houser was 25 of 42 passing for 285 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 34-13 defeat against Brigham Young. He also had 12 rushes for 11 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Houser once again put up a lot of yards this week, but wasn't very efficient, only completing 59.5 percent of his throws, while throwing two interceptions. The former Michigan State Spartan has now thrown an interception in consecutive games. Houser did record his first rushing touchdown of the season, as he is not known for using his legs much.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Two touchdowns in win Houser completed 28 of 37 passes for 293 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 38-0 win against Coastal Carolina.

Impact Houser set the tone for the Pirates' offense from the beginning, recording his second straight multi-touchdown game and third straight game with at least 290 yards passing. The senior did throw his first interception of the season Saturday, but he has done a better job protecting the football this year after throwing 11 picks in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE