East Carolina at UAB Week 7 College Football Matchup East Carolina at UAB Matchup - Week 7
Thu, Oct 15 2026 · Week 7 · 🏟 Protective Stadium Birmingham, AL · Turf · 47,100 cap
East Carolina✈ 555 mi-1 hr TZ
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Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
East Carolina
39
UAB
21
P&R Line East Carolina -18
P&R Total O/U 59
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
East Carolina has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor East Carolina entering this game.
Momentum Control
73.7%
East Carolina wins
Solid
Game Control
75.9%
East Carolina wins
Solid
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → East Carolina · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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East Carolina 2026 Schedule
East Carolina's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5East Carolina at Alabama+14
Sat 9/12East Carolina vs App State-17.5
Sat 9/19East Carolina at Old Dominion+1
Sat 9/26East Carolina vs North Carolina Central-28
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/10East Carolina vs Rice-23
Thu 10/15East Carolina at UAB-18
Thu 10/22East Carolina at Memphis+3
Sat 10/31East Carolina vs Temple-12
Fri 11/6East Carolina vs South Florida-0.5
Sat 11/14East Carolina at Charlotte-24.5
Sat 11/21East Carolina at Army-2.5
Fri 11/27East Carolina vs Florida Atlantic-15
UAB 2026 Schedule
UAB's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5UAB at Illinois+28.5
Sat 9/12UAB vs UL Monroe-6
Sat 9/19UAB at Louisiana+11.5
Fri 9/25UAB vs Navy+15.5
Sat 10/3UAB vs Samford-7.5
Sat 10/10UAB at Memphis+24
Thu 10/15UAB vs East Carolina+18
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31UAB at South Florida+25
Sat 11/7UAB vs Charlotte-9
Sat 11/14UAB at Temple+14
Sat 11/21UAB vs UTSA+15.5
Sat 11/28UAB at North Texas+24.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
East Carolina PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ East Carolina
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ East Carolina
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ East Carolina
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
East Carolina #40
+0.545
UAB #52
+0.285
East Carolina Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
East Carolina #32
+0.891
UAB #59
+0.447
East Carolina Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
East Carolina #11
0.191
UAB #130
0.120
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
East Carolina Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
East Carolina #63
+8.467
UAB #76
+6.675
East Carolina Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
East Carolina #22
+0.953
UAB #65
+0.808
East Carolina Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
East Carolina #22
68.8
UAB #75
71.1
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
East Carolina Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
East Carolina Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
East Carolina #60
1.4
UAB #124
-16.1
Offense Rating
East Carolina #66
15.8
UAB #127
7.3
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
East Carolina #61
14.4
UAB #125
23.4
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? East Carolina Edge
Avg sequences created per game
East Carolina #18
1.58
UAB #95
0.55
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
East Carolina #36
0.83
UAB #123
1.82
East Carolina +1.04
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? East Carolina Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
East Carolina #91
57.4
UAB #114
25.6
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
East Carolina #39
30.8
UAB #123
58.7
East Carolina +31.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
East Carolina
Blake Harrell #61
14–5 (74%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Jordan Davis Yr 1 #7
DC Jordan Hankins Yr 1 #68
Staff Rating
3.16 #36
UAB
Alex Mortensen #77
2–4 (33%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Alex Mortensen Yr 3 #67
DC Todd Grantham Yr 1 #132
Staff Rating
2.16 #116
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself