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The East Carolina Pirates enter a pivotal season after losing 24 players to the transfer portal, leaving a young, untested roster to face a heavily favored Alabama squad projected to win by nearly three touchdowns.
The Pirates finished 2025 with a 9‑4 record and a Military Bowl victory, but will enter 2026 with only 42 % of last year’s production and a brand‑new offensive scheme.
Eleven East Carolina football players receive preseason All‑American recognition from Athlon Sports, highlighting a deep roster as the Pirates gear up for their 2026 debut against Alabama.
Electronic Arts has released detailed player ratings for East Carolina University in EA Sports College Football 27, ahead of the worldwide launch on July 9, 2026. The Pirates rank near the bottom of the American Conference, but several athletes earn high marks.
The Pirates are set to open the 2026 campaign on the road in Tuscaloosa, where they will test a new-look roster against the heavily favored Crimson Tide.