Norfolk State Spartans @ East Carolina Pirates
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NORF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 14 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 42 |
Garcia throws 4 TD passes, defense makes up for 6 East Carolina turnovers in rout of Norfolk State
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- — Jake Garcia threw four touchdown passes and East Carolina overcame six turnovers with the help of a stifling defense in a 42-3 win over Norfolk State on Saturday night in the Pirates' season opener.
Garcia, a Missouri transfer, was 23-of-36 for 308 yards and added 39 yards on the ground but threw three interceptions. Two of his touchdowns went to Desirrio Riles with one each to Anthony Smith and Casey Kelly. Javious Bond added a rushing TD. The Pirates also lost three fumbles.
The Pirates rolled to 506 yards on offense while holding the Spartans from the FCS to 114. The Spartans (0-2) converted only one of 18 third downs.
East Carolina's Gavin Gibson had a 30-yard pick-6 that put the Pirates up 21-6 on their way to a 28-3 halftime lead.
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Game Information
Greenville, NC
2025 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware State | 2-0 | 6-3 |
| South Carolina State | 2-0 | 6-3 |
| North Carolina Central | 1-1 | 6-3 |
| Howard | 1-1 | 4-5 |
| Morgan State | 0-2 | 3-6 |
| Norfolk State | 0-2 | 1-8 |
| American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Navy | 5-1 | 7-1 |
| Memphis | 4-1 | 8-1 |
| North Texas | 4-1 | 8-1 |
| Tulane | 3-1 | 6-2 |
| South Florida | 3-1 | 6-2 |
| East Carolina | 3-1 | 5-3 |
| Temple | 3-2 | 5-4 |
| UTSA | 2-2 | 4-4 |
| Army | 2-3 | 4-4 |
| Florida Atlantic | 2-3 | 3-5 |
| UAB | 1-3 | 3-5 |
| Rice | 1-4 | 4-5 |
| Tulsa | 0-5 | 2-6 |
| Charlotte | 0-5 | 1-7 |
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