Alabama Crimson Tide defeat East Carolina Pirates 48-10: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · East Carolina Pirates 10, Alabama Crimson Tide 48
The Alabama Crimson Tide beat the East Carolina Pirates 48-10 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Alabama Crimson Tide covered the spread as 28-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 52.5, with 58 points combined.
East Carolina Pirates vs. Alabama Crimson Tide final score and game recap
The Alabama Crimson Tide led 10-0 after the first quarter. They won the second quarter 28-7 to lead 38-7 at halftime. They outscored the East Carolina Pirates 10-3 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jeremiah Melvin (East Carolina Pirates): 4 catches for 60 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Mitch Griffis (East Carolina Pirates): 10/16 passing for 137 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
- Ryan Coleman-Williams (Alabama Crimson Tide): 5 catches for 130 yards.
- Keelon Russell (Alabama Crimson Tide): 17/29 passing for 249 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
Who covered the spread in East Carolina Pirates vs. Alabama Crimson Tide?
The Alabama Crimson Tide covered the spread as 28-point favorites, winning by 38 points.
The spread opened at Alabama Crimson Tide -27.5 and closed at Alabama Crimson Tide -28.
Did East Carolina Pirates vs. Alabama Crimson Tide go over or under the total?
The game went over: 58 points combined against a closing total of 52.5, over by 5.5. 45 of the 58 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 52.5.
East Carolina Pirates vs. Alabama Crimson Tide odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the East Carolina Pirates at +1860 and the Alabama Crimson Tide at -5156. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Alabama Crimson Tide a 95% favorite. The Alabama Crimson Tide won as the favorite at -5156: $1.94 profit on a $100 bet.
The spread moved toward the Alabama Crimson Tide between the open and the close, and they covered.
East Carolina Pirates and Alabama Crimson Tide betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the East Carolina Pirates 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the Alabama Crimson Tide 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
What's next for East Carolina Pirates and Alabama Crimson Tide?
Next for the East Carolina Pirates: the App State Mountaineers at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Next for the Alabama Crimson Tide: at the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, September 12, 2026.