The basics
East Carolina (3-2) at BYU (3-2)
SATURDAY, 5:30 p.m. MT
LaVell Edwards Stadium (63,725)
Natural Grass
TV: ESPNU
Stream: ESPN3
Radio: KSL 1160 AM, 102.7 FM
Weather: Clear skies and temperatures in the mid-70s at kickoff
Tickets: Purchase tickets
How to get to the game: UTA train and bus service; stadium parking information.
The stakes
For East Carolina … The Pirates are looking to extend their winning streak to three games. This is one of the longest road trips in ECU history.
For BYU ... The Cougars are looking for their second straight win in a four-game October homestand.
The trends
For East Carolina ... The Pirates have won 25 of their last 29 games when scoring 30 or more points and they’ve lost 14 games in a row when scoring 20 or less points.
For BYU ... The Cougars are 48-2 at home when holding opponents to 24 points or less.
Road to victory
East Carolina will win if ... The Pirates can make big plays through the air against BYU’s defense and force turnovers.
BYU will win if ... The Cougars can finish drives and contain ECU’s running quarterback.
Opponent to watch
James Summers, junior quarterback: The dual-threat QB is dangerous with both his arm and his legs. Last week against SMU, Summers completed 9 of 10 for 153 yards and two touchdowns and he rushed for 85 yards and two more TDs.
Key matchup
EAST CAROLINA’S RECEIVERS VS. BYU’S DEFENSIVE SECONDARY: The Cougars should be tested against ECU receiver Isaiah Jones and tight end Bryce Williams, who are athletic and are capable of put up big numbers.
Injury report
East Carolina: WR Jimmy Williams (ankle) is out. OL C.J. Struyk (knee), WR DaQuan Barnes (hip), and OL Donae Levingston (shoulder) are questionable.
BYU: RB Adam Hine (ankle) is out. LB Harvey Langi, defensive lineman Travis Tuiloma (knee) are probable. OL Kyle Johnson is questionable. LB Phillip Amone (knee) is out for the season.
Next up
BYU hosts Cincinnati next Saturday while East Carolina hosts Tulsa.
BYU schedule
Sept. 5 — BYU 33, Nebraska 28
Sept. 12 — BYU 35, Boise State 24
Sept. 19 —UCLA 24, BYU 23
Sept. 26 — Michigan 31, BYU 0
Oct. 2 — BYU 30, Connecticut 13
Oct. 10 — EAST CAROLINA, 5:30 p.m. (ESPNU)
Oct. 16 — CINCINNATI, 6 p.m. (ESPN)
Oct. 24 — WAGNER, 1 p.m. (BYUtv)
Nov. 6 — at San Jose State, 9:30 p.m. (CBSS)
Nov. 14 — vs. Missouri, TBA
Nov. 21 — FRESNO STATE, TBA
Nov. 28 — at Utah State, 1:30 p.m. (CBSS)
All times Mountain
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