East Carolina vs North Texas rivalry

East Carolina leads the series 2-0 in meetings on record since 1979.

This season
Source: CollegeFootballData, 2026 season
Next meeting

East Carolina and North Texas do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.

All-time series

East Carolina 22 meetings since 19790 North Texas

Series leader: East Carolina.

See the full all-time East Carolina vs North Texas head-to-head record and every meeting on record.

By decade

1970s 1 0
2020s 1 0

Series notes

Meetings played2
Series wins, East Carolina2 of 2
Series wins, North Texas0 of 2
Decided by 3 points or fewer0 of 2

Side by side, 2026 season

East Carolina North Texas
24.0 10th
Points per game
40.6 1st
25.3 9th
Points allowed
33.0 13th
336.0 12th
Total yards per game
516.6 2nd
5.6 10th
Yards per play
7.0 2nd
127.5 12th
Rush yards per game
178.4 7th
208.5 5th
Pass yards per game
338.2 1st
15.3 12th
First downs per game
27.0 1st
25.5% 13th
Third-down rate
51.4% 1st
-2 10th
Turnover margin
0 8th
6 7th
Takeaways
7 5th
11 4th
Sacks
8 6th
9 8th
Sacks allowed
4 2nd
84.5 13th
Penalty yards per game
72.2 12th
24:19 14th
Time of possession
33:33 2nd

Season totals from CollegeFootballData. Small figure: rank within the American Conference; the better side is highlighted.

Recent meetings

2024 East CarolinavsNorth Texas East Carolina won 40-28
1979 North TexasvsEast Carolina East Carolina won 16-49

Results are read from official box scores and republished after every meeting.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the record in East Carolina vs North Texas?

East Carolina leads the series 2-0 in meetings on record since 1979. That is East Carolina 2, North Texas 0 across 2 meetings on record.

When do East Carolina and North Texas play next?

East Carolina and North Texas do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.