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South Florida vs East Carolina

South Florida visit East Carolina in Week 10. The model favors South Florida by 1.2. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
53%
47%

Model win probability from SP+ ratings + home-field edge.

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
#29SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#38
#25FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#48
1774EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1593
-Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.-
South FloridaEast Carolinasolid = better, faded = trailing
What these metrics mean
SP+. SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.
FPI. FPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.
Elo. Elo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.
Title odds. De-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.
Off PPA. PPA (Predicted Points Added): the average point value each play adds. Higher is better for offense, lower for defense.
Success. Success rate: the share of plays that stay on schedule (roughly 50% of needed yards on 1st down, 70% on 2nd, 100% on 3rd/4th). Higher is better.
Explosive. Explosiveness: the average value of a team's successful plays, i.e. how big its good plays are when they hit.
Yards/game. Total yards gained per game.
Success allowed. How often the defense allows an on-schedule play (enough yards for the down). Lower is better.
Havoc. Havoc rate: the share of plays where the defense makes a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception, or pass breakup.
Yards allowed. Total yards allowed per game. Lower is better.
Efficiency profile
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
Recent series
South Florida lead 5-4
East Carolina have won the last 3
20142022
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2022
48-28
East Carolina
neutral site
2021
29-14
East Carolina
at East Carolina
2020
44-24
East Carolina
at South Florida
2019
45-20
South Florida
at East Carolina
2018
20-13
South Florida
at South Florida
2017
61-31
South Florida
at East Carolina
2016
38-22
South Florida
at South Florida
2015
22-17
South Florida
at East Carolina
2014
28-17
East Carolina
at South Florida
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When do South Florida and East Carolina play?

Week 10 of 2026, on Nov 7, 2026 at East Carolina.

Who is favored?

The model projects South Florida by 1.2 (53% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

South Florida lead 5-4 over the meetings in our records.

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