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Engleman runs for 107 yards and a TD in East Carolina's 17-9 win over Temple

TJ Engleman Jr. ran for 107 yards including a second-half touchdown that helped East Carolina defeat Temple 17-9 on Saturday

4 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Strong rushing performance Engleman recorded 18 rushes for 92 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 1 of 3 targets for three yards during Thursday's 41-34 overtime loss versus Memphis.

Impact Engleman fell just eight yards short of extending his streak of reaching the 100-yard rushing mark, though he managed to punch in a four-yard touchdown run after being held out of the end zone last week against UAB. He continues to handle significant touches as the lead option in East Carolina's backfield while sharing carries with Ashton Gray. Through seven games, Engleman has rushed for 582 yards and four touchdowns on 89 carries, already surpassing his production last season.

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

Continues leading ECU on the ground Engleman compiled 26 rushes for 104 yards and gathered in all three targets for 17 yards during Thursday's 30-17 overtime defeat versus UAB.

Impact Engleman handled a heavy workload on the ground against UAB, logging over 20 rushing attempts for the first time this season. He surpassed 100 rushing yards for the third straight game and showed his receiving ability with three catches. The running back paced the backfield and is poised to see significant touches against Memphis in Week 8.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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...

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

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

Engleman's 43-yard TD run in 4th helps East Carolina beat Rice 28-12

TJ Engleman Jr. runs for 136 yards, including a 43-yard touchdown, helping East Carolina secure a 28-12 win over Rice in their American Conference opener

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

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

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

Duncanson's pick-6 ignites East Carolina in 20-17 victory against Old Dominion

Ayden Duncanson and Ja’Keith Hamilton each scored touchdowns as East Carolina beat Old Dominion 20-17 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Set to handle backup duties vs. Alabama Engleman is listed as the second running back on the team's depth chart ahead of Saturday's contest against the Crimson Tide, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Englman is set to handle work behind fellow back Ashton Gray, who transferred in from North Texas during the summer. The 5-foot-9 ball-carrier totaled 59 carries for 306 yards (5.6 yards-per-carry) and one touchdown across 10 games.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

In the mix for carries Engleman was named along with Ashton Gray and Michael Allen as a contender for the lead role in the East Carolina backfield, per Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com.

Impact Engleman will contend with Allen and Gray for the lead role for the Pirates heading into the 2026 season. All three backs demonstrate particular upside for the East Carolina offense and will look to assert themselves as the leader, though the East Carolina staff may be leaning toward more of a committee-style approach as well.

AUGUST 20 • 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

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

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