East Carolina Pirates defeat South Florida Bulls 20-17: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · NCAAF · South Florida Bulls 17, East Carolina Pirates 20
The East Carolina Pirates beat the South Florida Bulls 20-17 on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The East Carolina Pirates covered the spread as 2-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 39, with 37 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
South Florida Bulls vs. East Carolina Pirates final score and game recap
The South Florida Bulls led 7-0 after the first quarter. It was 10-10 at halftime. The East Carolina Pirates outscored the South Florida Bulls 10-7 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- D.J. Crowther (South Florida Bulls): 17 carries for 111 yards.
- Luke Kromenhoek (South Florida Bulls): 17/21 passing for 179 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Landon Sides (East Carolina Pirates): 14 catches for 126 yards, 2 receiving touchdowns.
- Emory Williams (East Carolina Pirates): 19/27 passing for 175 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
Who covered the spread in South Florida Bulls vs. East Carolina Pirates?
The East Carolina Pirates covered the spread as 2-point favorites, winning by 3 points.
The spread opened at East Carolina Pirates -1.5 and closed at East Carolina Pirates -2.
Did South Florida Bulls vs. East Carolina Pirates go over or under the total?
The game went under: 37 points combined against a closing total of 39, under by 2. 20 of the 37 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 39.5 and closed at 39.
How did AiQ's South Florida Bulls vs. East Carolina Pirates predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the East Carolina Pirates to win at -115, a win (+$86.96 on a $100 bet).
South Florida Bulls vs. East Carolina Pirates game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- East Carolina Pirates team total 19.5: the over, paying -128, with 20 scored.
- South Florida Bulls team total 19.5: the under, paying -115, with 17 scored.
- First-half moneyline: the first half was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-half total 19.5: the over, paying -122, with 20 points scored.
- First-quarter total 7.5: the under, paying -145, with 7 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: South Florida Bulls won the first quarter, paying -105.
- First-half spread: South Florida Bulls +0.5 covered, paying -122.
South Florida Bulls vs. East Carolina Pirates odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the South Florida Bulls at -105 and the East Carolina Pirates at -115. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the East Carolina Pirates a 51% favorite. The East Carolina Pirates won as the favorite at -115: $86.96 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the East Carolina Pirates, the price before the game was -115: priced below fair (−4.3% value).
The spread moved toward the East Carolina Pirates between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 39.5 to 39, and the game went under.
South Florida Bulls and East Carolina Pirates betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the South Florida Bulls 6-3 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 6 times.
This result left the East Carolina Pirates 5-4 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 7 times. That made it two straight wins for the East Carolina Pirates.
What's next for South Florida Bulls and East Carolina Pirates?
Next for the South Florida Bulls: the Memphis Tigers at home on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Next for the East Carolina Pirates: at the Charlotte 49ers on Saturday, November 14, 2026.