Mitch Griffis News, Rumors, Updates - East Carolina Pirates

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

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

Not starting Saturday Griffis is not starting in Saturday's game against North Carolina Central, 247Sports reports.

Impact Griffis will handle backup duties as Emory Williams will get the starting nod under center. The senior quarterback has completed 53.8 percent of his passes for 425 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions across three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Manages close win amid struggles Griffis completed 4 of 12 passes for 58 yards during Saturday's 20-17 victory over Old Dominion. He also had six rushes for 22 yards.

Impact Griffis led East Carolina to its first win of the season, but it wasn't a great day for the quarterback, as he completed only four passes and threw for fewer than 100 yards. Emory Williams saw some action under center in the first half, but Griffis handled the duties by himself in the second half. If the lead signal-caller continues to struggle, he could lose his starting spot, especially with conference play approaching.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

How to watch East Carolina vs Old Dominion: Live stream NCAA College Football, TV channel The East Carolina Pirates travel to Norfolk on Saturday to face the Old Dominion Monarchs at S.B. Ballard Stadium, with kickoff set for 6:00...

SEPTEMBER 19 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Throws two touchdowns in loss Griffis completed 21 of 37 passes for 230 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 27-24 loss against Appalachian State. He also had 11 rushes for 52 yards.

Impact It wasn't a great game in terms of efficiency for Griffis, but he was still able to throw two touchdowns. The quarterback doubled his passing attempts from Week 1 and recorded 52 rushing yards, which was second most on the team. His blunder of the game was a reckless throw in the fourth quarter while scrambling to his right, resulting in a toe-tap interception near the sideline. Griffis once again couldn't lead his team to a win, though he put forth a valiant offensive effort Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Malachi Singleton passes for 267 yards and rushes for a TD to lead App State past ECU 27-24

Malachi Singleton passed for 267 yards and had one of three Appalachian State rushing touchdowns as the Mountaineers beat East Carolina 27-24 for their fourth straight win in the s...

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Struggles in ECU debut Griffis completed 10 of 16 passes for 137 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 48-10 defeat against Alabama. He also had five rushes for one yard.

Impact Griffis transferred to East Carolina this past offseason, aiming to reclaim a starting quarterback job for the first time since 2023. He ultimately won the competition over Emory Williams but was immediately tasked with a difficult matchup against Alabama in the season opener. The quarterback attempted only 16 passes -- an unusually low total for a game where the Pirates trailed throughout -- while the ground game managed just two total yards. He was eventually pulled in the fourth quarter due to the blowout, allowing Williams to step in and complete 1 of 3 passes for 23 yards. Griffis is expected to remain under center against Appalachian State next Saturday, but another unproductive outing could put his starting job in jeopardy.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Keelon Russell shows off dual-threat ability as No. 13 Alabama handles East Carolina 48-10

Keelon Russell accounted for 335 yards and touchdown, and No. 13 Alabama opened the season with a 48-10 victory over East Carolina

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Starting Week 1 Griffis has been named the starter for East Carolina's Week 1 matchup against Alabama, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Griffis has been competing with fellow quarterback Emory Williams for the top spot throughout the offseason since transferring in from Texas Tech. Though the 6-foot signal caller has been officially named as the Week 1 starter, it seems Williams will still get his chance to make a statement as both quarterbacks are expected to play against the Crimson Tide.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Competing for QB1 role Griffins is currently competing against Emory Williams for ECU's starting quarterback job, Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Griffis has been battling fellow signal-caller Emory Williams for the starting job since fall camp began, and it remains a neck-and-neck competition. While both quarterbacks are transfers, Griffis may have the upper hand due to his experience as a starter at Wake Forest, though he struggled with turnovers during his time there, finishing the 2023 season with a 9:7 TD-INT ratio. If he does win the starting job, he will be tasked with leading a Pirates' wide receiver room that experienced massive turnover from last season.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Announces next school Griffis is transferring to East Carolina, Chris Hummer of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Griffis is headed back to the Carolinas after spending his first two years at Wake Forest. He spent the 2025 campaign at Texas Tech, primarily serving as a backup to Behren Morton. Griffis should immediately be in contention to take over the starting job for the Pirates next fall.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Red Raiders Griffis will enter the transfer portal, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.

Impact Griffis, who previously transferred to Texas Tech from Wake Forest, was the backup to starting gunslinger Behren Morton this season in Lubbock. He wound up tossing for 357 yards and two touchdowns on 26-of-36 passing. With one final season of eligibility remaining, he'll look for a program where he can compete for the starting role.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Available for championship Griffis (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's Big 12 Championship versus BYU.

Impact Griffis will be good to go, as needed, in the Red Raiders' shot at their first Big 12 Title. While starting quarterback Behren Morton is also healthy for the big game, Griffis will be healthy if a fill-in is needed.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Big 12 Championship Griffis (undisclosed) is listed as probable for Saturday's matchup against BYU in the Big 12 Championship.

Impact Griffis will carry an injury tag into the Big 12 championship game against BYU on Saturday, though the probable tag gives the impression that he will likely be able to play if the team needs him. The 6-foot quarterback had a tough go in the team's regular season finale against West Virginia, failing to complete his lone pass attempt while losing a fumble on the ground. He will hope to atone for that performance if he is called on against the Cougars, and with starter Behren Morton also probable, Griffis seeing the field is not out of the question. He may split reps with freshman signal caller Lloyd Jones if given the opportunity.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lost fumble versus WVU Griffis completed 0 of 1 passes for zero yards during Saturday's 49-0 win against West Virginia. He also rushed for five yards on two carries and recorded a lost fumble.

Impact Griffis recorded at least one rushing attempt for the fifth time this season. He also committed his first turnover of the year which is likely why Texas Tech gave freshman QB Lloyd Jones some snaps. Jones threw two touchdowns passes to Micah Hudson to extend out the lead for the Red Raiders. Texas Tech will play BYU in the Big 12 Title Game next week.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Morton throws for 3 TDs, LB Rodriguez scores on offense again and Texas Tech whips WVU 49-0

Seventh-ranked Texas Tech finished the regular season with a 49-0 win at West Virginia

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 7 Texas Tech focused on Saturday's matchup at West Virginia and not what lies beyond

Seventh-ranked Texas Tech is closing in on a berth in next week's Big 12 championship game

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Played bulk of snaps in second half Griffis completed 13 of 17 passes for 145 yards during Saturday's 48-9 victory over UCF.

Impact Griffis had the opportunity to log significant snaps after Texas Tech went up 38-2 at halftime. He completed 76.5 percent of his passes and looked good against an outmatched UCF team. Texas Tech is on a bye next week before finishing the regular season at West Virginia.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

LB's TD: Jacob Rodriguez strikes Heisman pose again as No. 8 Texas Tech routs UCF 48-9

Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez struck the Heisman Trophy pose again after the first offensive touchdown of his career, Reggie Virgil scored three times and No. 8 Texas Tech routed UCF...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

'A really talented kid': Texas Tech OC praises Mitch Griffis after Oklahoma State game Mitch Griffis is a pretty seasoned quarterback who has seen some action in the ACC when he played for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and it s...

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • WRECKEMRED.COM

Texas Tech backup QB Will Hammond is out for the season with a torn ACL

Texas Tech backup quarterback Will Hammond is out for the season after tearing the ACL in his right knee in the No. 13 Red Raiders’ 42-0 victory over Oklahoma State

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Two scores in relief Griffis was 9-for-13 passing for 172 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-0 win against Oklahoma State. He also had seven rushes for negative seven yards with one touchdown...

Impact Griffis added his second passing touchdown of the season and his first on the ground after Will Hammond left with a non-contact knee injury. The Wake Forest transfer did have 11 total touchdowns during the 2023 season, so he does have some experience if the Red Raiders need him. QB Behren Morton was available in an emergency situation, so it's probable that Morton returns to play at Kansas State next week.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

J'Koby Williams scores twice right away as No. 14 Texas Tech routs Oklahoma State 42-0

J’Koby Williams returned the opening kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown and took a short pass 26 yards for a score on Texas Tech’s first play, jump-starting the No. 14 Red Raiders’ 4...

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Hammond injures knee as No. 14 Texas Tech puts Morton in uniform at halftime just in case

Will Hammond exited No. 14 Texas Tech’s game against Oklahoma State with a right knee injury

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

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