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East Carolina University and Coastal Carolina University have agreed to extend their regional non-conference football series through the 2034 season. The extension includes seven games scheduled over the next eight seasons.
East Carolina University (ECU) and Coastal Carolina University have announced an extension of their regional non-conference football series, which will now continue through the 2034 season. The two institutions confirmed the agreement on Tuesday, outlining a schedule of seven games over the next eight seasons.
The extended series features a split hosting arrangement. ECU will host four contests at Bagwell Field inside Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, N.C. Coastal Carolina will host three games at Benton Field inside Brooks Stadium in Conway, S.C.
The Pirates are scheduled to welcome the Chanticleers to Greenville on the following dates:
ECU will travel to Conway, S.C., for games on:
According to the announcement, all dates are subject to change based on future scheduling or television programming needs.
The extension builds upon a series that has seen two previous meetings, both won by East Carolina. The programs first met in the 2022 TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl on Dec. 27, where the Pirates earned a 53-29 victory. This win marked the 10th bowl victory in ECU program history.
In the following season, ECU posted a 38-0 shutout victory over Coastal Carolina in Conway. These results give the Pirates a 2-0 all-time record against the Chanticleers.
Coastal Carolina is one of four announced non-conference opponents on ECU's 2027 schedule. The other announced opponents for that year are Western Carolina (Sept. 4, home), Georgia State (Sept. 11, home), and Northwestern (Sept. 18, road).
For the 2030 season, Coastal Carolina becomes the fourth announced non-conference opponent for ECU, joining Norfolk State (Aug. 31, home), South Carolina (Sept. 7, road), and Old Dominion (Sept. 14, road).
The extension solidifies a regional rivalry in the Carolinas, providing consistent non-conference matchups for both programs. ECU Athletics Director Jon Gilbert stated that the close proximity of the institutions and the passion of the fan bases make this a "natural matchup." The agreement ensures continued competition between the two schools through the 2034 season, offering fans additional opportunities to see their teams compete against a nearby opponent.
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