Brigham Young Cougars running back Algernon Brown (24) scores by East Carolina Pirates defensive back Domonique Lennon (31) Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Provo. BYU beat ECU 45-38.
BYU Cougars running back Algernon Brown (24) scores by East Carolina Pirates defensive back Domonique Lennon (31) Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Provo. BYU beat ECU 45-38. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
Brandon Judd

By Brandon Judd

BYU football returns home this week for a rare Friday matchup against East Carolina University.

Here’s what happened between the Cougars and Pirates in previous matchups.

All-time history between BYU and East Carolina football

View Comments

BYU and East Carolina have split a pair of games played in the past decade.

  • The Cougars won the first matchup between the schools in 2015, winning 45-38 in Provo.
  • BYU blew a 17-point lead, as East Carolina tied the game at 38-all with just over four minutes to play.
  • Running back Algernon Brown — who rushed for 134 yards and three touchdowns — provided the winning score for the Cougars on their final possession, scoring on a 9-yard touchdown run with 19 seconds to play.
  • East Carolina got its revenge two years later, beating BYU 33-17 back on the East Coast.
  • After the two teams went into halftime tied at 10-all, the Pirates scored 23 straight points to run away with the win.
Looking for comments?
Find comments in their new home! Click the buttons at the top or within the article to view them — or use the button below for quick access.