The Pirates will play the Crimson Tide on Saturday, September 5th, 2026. The matchup takes place at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 12:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ABC.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2026 college football season has begun, with East Carolina and Alabama scheduled to matchup at Bryant-Denny Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2025 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - East Carolina had a 98.00 conference power ranking in the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Alabama in the 2025 season was 97.33.
- Away East Carolina - At the end of the 2025 regular season, East Carolina had a 3-3 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the American Conference for away team wins.
- Home Alabama - Alabama finished the 2025 regular season with a 6-1 record as a home team. They ranked 3rd in the SEC Conference for home team wins in 2025.
- Points Scored - East Carolina wound up 4th (425) in the American Conference, with Alabama ranked 5th (443) for points scored in the 2025 SEC Conference.
- Points Against - East Carolina finished 13th (261) in the American Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Alabama wound up 7th (288) in the 2025 SEC Conference for points against.
- Team Records - East Carolina had a 9-4 regular season overall record, with Alabama notching a 11-4 regular season standing last year.
Best Pirates at Crimson Tide Odds
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East Carolina at Alabama Prop Bets
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Recent Meetings Since 2022
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2026 Week 1 | East Carolina vs Alabama Saturday, September 5th, 2026 | ALA 48, ECU 10 Bryant-Denny Stadium | Alabama by 38 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| East Carolina | 1-0 | 5.000 | 3 | 2 | 124 | 113 | 2-1 | 1-1 | W3 |
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| #6 Alabama | 3-1 | 2.000 | 5 | 1 | 265 | 124 | 3-1 | 2-0 | L1 |
East Carolina & Alabama Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
East Carolina Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM East Carolina YR: futures available
Alabama Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Alabama YR: futures available
East Carolina & Alabama Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | East Carolina vs Alabama | ALA 48, ECU 10 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Appalachian State vs East Carolina | Saturday, September 12th, 2026 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 2 | Appalachian State vs East Carolina | APP 27, ECU 24 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | East Carolina vs Old Dominion | ECU 20, ODU 17 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | North Carolina Central vs East Carolina | ECU 42, NCCU 9 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 6 | Rice vs East Carolina | ECU 28, RICE 12 Saturday, October 10th, 2026 |
| Week 7 | East Carolina vs UAB | Thursday, October 15th, 2026 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | East Carolina vs Memphis | Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Temple vs East Carolina | Saturday, October 31st, 2026 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | South Florida vs East Carolina | Friday, November 6th, 2026 7:30 pm EST |
| Week 11 | East Carolina vs Charlotte | Saturday, November 14th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | East Carolina vs Army | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 12:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Florida Atlantic vs East Carolina | Friday, November 27th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | East Carolina vs Alabama | ALA 48, ECU 10 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Alabama vs Kentucky | ALA 45, UK 17 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Florida State vs Alabama | ALA 50, FSU 36 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | South Carolina vs Alabama | ALA 49, SC 18 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 5 | Alabama vs Mississippi State | ALA 56, MSST 23 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 6 | Georgia vs Alabama | UGA 20, ALA 17 Saturday, October 10th, 2026 |
| Week 7 | Alabama vs Tennessee | Saturday, October 17th, 2026 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | Texas A&M vs Alabama | Saturday, October 24th, 2026 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Alabama vs LSU | Saturday, November 7th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 11 | Alabama vs Vanderbilt | Saturday, November 14th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Chattanooga vs Alabama | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 2:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Auburn vs Alabama | Saturday, November 28th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the East Carolina vs Alabama College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, September 5th, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the East Carolina vs Alabama Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the East Carolina vs Alabama Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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