Memphis football continues its run of weekday games by hosting East Carolina on Oct. 22 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
The Tigers (5-2, 2-1 American Conference) had a disappointing 31-17 loss at Tulane on Oct. 16, plagued by six total turnovers.
Memphis is now a game behind UTSA and a half-game behind North Texas in the conference standings.
ECU (3-3, 1-1) had a rare 13-point overtime loss to UAB on Oct. 15, conceding a touchdown in OT before a pick-six to end the game.
Here's what you need to know about today's game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
What channel is Memphis football vs East Carolina on today?
- TV channel: ESPN2
- Live stream: Fubo (free trial) | ESPN app, ESPN Unlimited
Memphis football vs East Carolina will broadcast nationally on ESPN2 in Week
8 of the 2026 college football season. Matt Barrie and Chase Daniel will call the game from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, with Paul Carcaterra reporting on the sidelines.
Memphis football vs East Carolina start time
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 22
- Start time: 6:30 p.m. CT
The Memphis football vs East Carolina game starts at 6:30 p.m. from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Memphis football vs East Carolina predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday, Oct. 21
- Memphis 31, East Carolina 21: "The Tigers minimize turnovers and get back on track with a win over the Pirates." (Pick by Commercial Appeal beat reporter Jonah Dylan)
- Spread: Memphis -10.5
- Over/under: 54.5 points
- Moneyline: Memphis (-425) | East Carolina (+333)
Memphis football schedule 2026
- Aug. 29: at UNLV, W 27-21
- Sept. 5: Arkansas State, W 42-24
- Sept. 12: at Boise State, L 38-20
- Sept. 19: UT Martin, W 45-21
- Sept. 26: OPEN DATE
- Oct. 3: at Charlotte, W 59-8
- Oct. 10: UAB, W 38-13
- Oct. 16: at Tulane, L 31-17
- Oct. 22: East Carolina, 6:30 p.m. on ESPN2
- Oct. 31: Army, 7 p.m. on ESPNU
- Nov. 7: OPEN DATE
- Nov. 12: at USF, 7 p.m. on TBD
- Nov. 21: at Navy, 11 a.m. on TBD
- Nov. 27: Temple, TBD
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: What channel is Memphis football vs East Carolina on today? Time, TV schedule
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