Landon Sides News, Rumors, Updates - East Carolina Pirates

Erupts for 130 yards Sides reeled in 7 of 10 targets for 130 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 41-34 overtime loss to Memphis.

Impact It was a career day for Sides as he hauled in a personal best of 130 receiving yards. The wideout emerged as the primary target for Mitch Griffis after the backup quarterback took over under center in the second quarter. Prior to Saturday, Sides had logged just five receptions for 44 yards across three games, making this breakout effort a promising step toward securing a larger role in the passing attack moving forward. He capped off his huge performance by hauling in his first touchdown of the season on a 20-yard reception late in the fourth quarter to tie the contest and send the game into overtime.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Stokes has 5 total TDs after halftime, Memphis rallies to beat ECU 34-31 in OT

Marcus Stokes was 29-of-43 passing for 320 yards and three touchdowns and added two rushing TDs to help Memphis beat East Carolina 41-34 in overtime

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

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

Sidelined again Saturday Sides (hamstring) remains out for Saturday's game versus Old Dominion, Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Sides wasn't a full participant in practice earlier in the week, so it's not too surprising he'll miss out on another contest as he continues to recover from injury. The Pirates have another non-conference matchup on tap next week versus North Carolina Central, and a bye week after that, so there's a chance the staff will take precautions to ensure the wideout is healthy for conference play when it starts Oct. 10.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing fully Sides (hamstring) was working off to the side at East Carolina's practice on Tuesday, per Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.

Impact Sides still has yet to play this season, and he's clearly still hampered by his hamstring injury as he's not yet a full practice participant for the Pirates. He remains questionable for Saturday at Old Dominion, but he's certainly not trending in the right direction ahead of Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't take field early for Pirates Sides (hamstring) is suited up but doesn't have a helmet and is away from the rest of the Pirates' offense on the sideline, per Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com

Impact Sides was initially expected to play, but the receiver has yet to appear for East Carolina and his hamstring issue still appears to be bothering him. ECU figures to rely on Jeremiah Melvin, Tyler Johnson and Ray Ray Joseph in his stead.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to roll vs. Mountaineers Sides (hamstring) is available against Appalachian State in Week 2, per Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com.

Impact Sides will make his ECU debut in Week 2. The North Texas transfer wideout is expected to be a big part of this Pirates' passing game, and he'll look to quickly develop a rapport with quarterback Mitch Griffs, who tossed for 137 yards, a touchdown and an interception on 62.5% completion against Alabama.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Impact Sides missed ECU's opener at Alabama, but the receiver looks poised to return in Week 2. Expect him to be on a snap count, but his return should still be a big deal for the Pirates' offense; last fall at North Texas, he posted 34 catches for 449 yards and a touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Moving in right direction Head coach Blake Harrell revealed that Sides (hamstring) returned to practice on Monday and is moving in the right direction, per 94.3 The Game.

Impact Sides previously missed East Carolina's season opener against Alabama due to a hamstring injury, but it appears he's well on his way to making a return. The 5-foot-11 receiver transferred to East Carolina in the offseason from North Texas, where he caught 34 passes for 449 yards and a single touchdown. While he hasn't been officially cleared for a return yet, his return to practice is certainly encouraging.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 1 Sides (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game at Alabama, Stephen Igoe of 247Sports reports.

Impact Sides will not get an immediate chance to stand out for his new American Conference team. The wide receiver spent several seasons with North Texas, and his 2025 campaign culminated in his 34 receptions on 58 targets for 449 yards, 13.2 averaged per catch and all career-highs.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tending hamstring injury Head coach Blake Harrell indicated Monday that Sides is nursing a hamstring injury ahead of Saturday's game against Alabama, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Sides was already excluded from the team's initial depth chart ahead of Saturday's contest and these news further cloud his availability. It seems the team will be cautious with the North Texas transfer and will hope to have him back for the following matchup against Appalachian State on Sep. 12.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on Week 1 depth chart Sides (undisclosed) is not listed on the depth chart for the Week 1 matchup against Alabama on Saturday, according to 247Sports.

Impact Sides hasn't officially been ruled out of the season opener, but not seeing him on the depth chart for this season opener is far from ideal. If Sides doesn't suit up, look for players such as Tyler Johnson, Jeremiah Melvin, Dawson Quartman and others to see more targets in the passing game.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Another DNP, may be available Week 1 Sides (undisclosed) did not play Saturday's scrimmage but may be available for Week 1 at Alabama, Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Saturday marked back-to-back scrimmages Sides has sat out for East Carolina, but it is believed that he is a candidate to be available Week 1, which includes the Pirates at Alabama on Sept. 5. This is welcoming news for East Carolina, considering the Pirates will face one of college basketball's most formidable teams in recent history and having a top receiver like Sides can be a difference-maker even if the odds are against ECU. In 2025, Sides logged a career-high 449 receiving yards.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Out for scrimmage Sides (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's scrimmage, Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact As expected following Sides' early-January commitment, he transferred colleges from North Texas to fellow American team East Carolina. But by sitting out ECU's weekend scrimmage, the wide receiver did not immediately get to show why the Pirates were attracted to his services. Considering the magnitude of East Carolina's season-opening opponent Alabama, ECU will hope to them available come Week 1. In three seasons with UNT, Sides logged more than 20 receptions and 250 receiving yards every year.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Joining East Carolina Sides will transfer to East Carolina, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Sides spent his first three seasons of college ball at North Texas, and was productive in each of them. However, he's coming off his best year with the Mean Green, reeling in 34 catches for 449 yards and one touchdown. With a single season of eligibility remaining, he looks poised to quickly earn snaps in the Pirates' wide receiver room.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Set to enter transfer portal Sides plans to enter the transfer portal, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Sides will hit the portal and look for a new team after a successful three-year stint with North Texas. The 5-foot-11 wide receiver made bigger strides in his junior campaign, reeling in 34 catches for 449 yards and a touchdown. He'll have one year of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Surpasses 100 yards in win Sides caught all five targets for 114 yards during Friday's 54-20 victory against Charlotte.

Impact Sides hasn't been too much of a factor so far this season, but broke out Friday night, surpassing 100 yards for the first time in 2025. Drew Mestemaker has been one of the best quarterbacks in the American Conference this year, and if Sides can start to develop a connection with him, production could increase the remainder of the year.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mestemaker, North Texas take advantage of Washington State miscues in 59-10 win

Drew Mestemaker threw for 211 yards and four touchdowns and North Texas smashed Washington State 59-10

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Available for Week 2 Sides (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game at Western Michigan, Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle reports.

Impact North Texas' depth chart including Sides indicated his availability Saturday. During 2024, he logged 24 receptions for 280 yards (11.7 averaged per reception) and one touchdown. Though impressive, the wide receiver has a better 2023. During that year, Sides recorded 30 receptions for 363 yards (12.1 per catch) and four touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UNT could get two key players back this week after blowout win in opener North Texas wide receiver Landon Sides and cornerback David Fisher are both on track to make their season debuts when UNT faces Western Mich...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • DENTONRC.COM

Questionable for Week 2 Sides (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at Western Michigan, Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle reports.

Impact Even though North Texas' depth chart re-added Sides, his game availability remains murky. However, he is "trending the right way" to matchup participation. Vito's update, though not positive, indicates that there is still a legitimate opportunity for him to return at Western Michigan.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Part of depth chart for Week 2 Sides (undisclosed) is part of the Mean Green's depth chart for Saturday at Western Michigan, Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle reports.

Impact For the Mean Green's updated chart, their starting wideouts include Sides, indicating that he should be available Saturday at Western Michigan. During 2024, Sides logged 24 receptions for 280 yards (11.7 averaged per reception) and one touchdown. Yet, his primary objective is to be back on track. During 2023, Sides recorded 30 receptions for 363 yards (12.1 averaged per reception) and four TDs.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Week 1 Sides (undisclosed) won't play in North Texas' opener against Lamar, per Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle.

Impact The wideout was reportedly working his way back from an injury late in fall camp, one that appears to have bled into the regular season. Sides, who caught 24 passes for 280 yards and one touchdown last season with the Mean Green, was expected to be a significant part of this passing attack. However, his next chance to play will come in Week 2 on the road against Western Michigan.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Working way back from injury Sides is working his way back from an undisclosed injury, Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle reports.

Impact North Texas' depth chart does not include Sides, and Vito's latest update explains why. Because of an undisclosed injury, the wide receiver is questionable as UNT's team prepares for its upcoming game Saturday against Lamar. Without him on the Mean Green's depth chart, their starting wideouts include Baron Tipton (a freshman) instead.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UNT wide receiver Landon Sides appears back in form after health issues derailed sophomore year Landon Sides endured a tough year from a health perspective last season at North Texas. Those issues have him highly motivated heading into...

AUGUST 7, 2025 • DENTONRC.COM

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