ECU Opens 2026 Season At No. 13 Alabama

East Carolina University (0-0) opens their 2026 football season on Saturday, September 5, traveling to face No. 13 Alabama (0-0) at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 Noon EDT at the iconic venue, which holds approximately 100,000 fans. This marks ECU's season opener against a highly ranked SEC opponent.