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East Carolina vs Samford
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 East Carolina Pirates | 1 | East Carolina leads |
 Samford Bulldogs | 0 |
Meetings since 1965: 1. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-0 Regular season
1-0 Last 1
35-10 Avg score
1 Longest East Carolina win run
Biggest East Carolina win 35-10 in 1965, a 25-point margin.
Every East Carolina vs Samford meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | East Carolina win | Homewood | 35-10 |
Scores from the East Carolina perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1965.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
East Carolina Pirates lead the series since 1965, 1-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when East Carolina and Samford meet.
How to watch East Carolina vs Samford
When East Carolina and Samford are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the East Carolina radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the East Carolina vs Samford time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The East Carolina this season
Follow East Carolina in the title race on the American Conference standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the American Conference rivalry pages, or browse every American Conference matchup.
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East Carolina vs Samford: the essentials
East Carolina Pirates vs Samford Bulldogs is a non-conference matchup that sets the American Conference against the Southern (FCS). East Carolina Pirates lead the series since 1965, 1-0. Across 1 meeting on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the East Carolina vs Samford head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the East Carolina Pirates team hub, the American Conference this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Samford against the whole conference, see Samford vs the American Conference.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between East Carolina and Samford?
East Carolina Pirates lead the series since 1965, 1-0. The two programs have met 1 time on record.
How can I watch East Carolina vs Samford?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are East Carolina and Samford in the same conference?
No. East Carolina plays in the American Conference. Samford plays in the Southern (FCS). This is a non-conference game.