USF Bulls vs East Carolina Pirates Prediction, 11/6/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: USF Bulls vs East Carolina Pirates

Date: Friday, November 6, 2026

Location: Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, NC

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Pirates (-2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 39.5

The East Carolina Pirates (4-4) welcome the USF Bulls (6-2) at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Friday, November 6, 2026. East Carolina opens this game as 2.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 39.5.

The USF Bulls come into this matchup with a record of 6-2 for this season. In their last contest, the Bulls took on the UAB Blazers and went home with a win by a final score of 30-10. In the game, they tallied 55 plays which converted into 237 yds. The USF Bulls rushed the ball a total of 43 times and recorded 191 yds, which earned them an average of 4.4 yards per carry. When it came to stopping the run, the Bulls conceded 17 yds on 33 attempts, which calculates to 0.5 yards per run allowed. USF relinquished 14 pass completions on 28 tries for a total of 160 yds, and a completion percentage of 50.0%.

The Bulls have racked up 2,517 total yards this year. In terms of notching touchdowns, USF has compiled 6 touchdowns through the air and 16 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 4 different times. USF has amassed 149 first downs as an offense, and they have been called for 39 penalties for 296 yards. Offensively they hold an average of 148.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 81st in D-1. In terms of scoring points, the USF Bulls have an average of 27.0 points per outing.

In terms of passing yardage, the Bulls have conceded 1,427 yds which ranks them 21st in Division 1. They have surrendered 178.4 yards per contest via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 60.9%. During the season, they are allowing 306.6 yards per game which ranks them 24th in D-1. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns by air and 6 touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition is running for 3.6 yards per rushing attempt and 128.3 rushing yards per contest on the campaign. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 1,026 rushing yards through 8 outings. The Bulls sit in 10th in D-1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 14.5 points per game.

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The Pirates step onto the field holding a record of 4-4 for this season. In their last game, the Pirates got the win with a final of 17-9 against the Temple Owls. East Carolina gave up 27 rush attempts for 121 yds (4.5 yards per rush). The Pirates pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 54.5%, relinquishing 128 yards on 12 out of 22 passing. The Pirates finished with a total of 352 yards while they ran 75 plays (4.7 yards per play). East Carolina ran the ball for 4.9 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 222 yards on 45 carries.

The East Carolina Pirates maintain an average of 351.0 yards/contest, ranking them 102nd in the nation. The East Carolina offense has 432 yds of penalties on 47 violations, which ranks 94th in the nation in terms of helping out the other team. They hold an average of 164.5 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 1,316 yards for this season. They have tossed 7 picks while losing 7 fumbles and they have been able to earn 145 1st downs. In relation to the points being put on the board, the Pirates are sitting 94th in college football with 24.0 points per game. Over the course of the season thus far, the Pirates currently have a total of 1,492 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 186.5 throwing yards per game, which is ranked 114th in D-1.

The Pirates are giving up 24.1 points per contest, which has them 64th in Division 1. East Carolina has given up a total of 1,118 yards via the ground game (139.8 yards/game) as well as 12 touchdowns on the ground this year. They have conceded 6 touchdowns through the air and 196.6 yards per game, which has them in 43rd in the country. The Pirates defense has been on the field for 550 plays, which has them sitting 97th in college football. Their defense has totaled 4 fumbles recovered and 8 picks on the year. This year, they have surrendered 193 pts.

Who will win tonight's Bulls/Pirates college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Bulls +2.5

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