Episode 296: Conference Starts Now | ECU vs Rice

Rice at East Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+ at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Homecoming, and the Pirates’ American Conference opener. ECU alumni Jared Shafit and Artie Brower preview Rice after the bye — returning pieces Sam Dankah and JD Lampley, the Owls’ offense, and what ECU has to be to start conference play 1-0. Use promo code Boneyard20 for 20% off at https://rhoback.com The Rundown: — Conference season kickoff — Sam Dankah and JD Lampley back — Rice preview: offense, defense, and the matchup — Houston sports and conference rivalries — Walk the Plank — Gambling Corner: Week 6 picks — ECU vs Rice prediction