The countdown is on! We are now less than 50 days away from the start of the 2026 East Carolina football season as the Pirates travel to Tuscaloosa to take on Alabama on Saturday, September 5th at Noon.

As kickoff gets closer, excitement continues to build around Pirate Nation. How are you feeling about the upcoming season? What are your expectations for the Pirates in 2026? Can ECU make a run at the American Athletic Conference Championship? We want to hear your predictions and your projected record for the season!

🏴‍☠️ On tonight's show:

• Less Than 50 Days Until Kickoff!
• ECU vs. Alabama Season Opener Preview
• Latest ECU Football Recruiting News
• Transfer Portal Updates
• The Latest on NIL and Its Impact on College Football
• Players to Watch in 2026
• What Will the Pirates' Record Be This Season?
• Fan Predictions and Expectations
• ECU Athletics News and Notes
• Roundtable Discussion and Much More!

Join us live as we continue the countdown to Pirate Football and discuss everything happening around East Carolina Athletics.

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