Appalachian State (1-0) at East Carolina (0-1), Sept. 12 at 12 p.m. EDT. Opening Line: East Carolina by 7.5. Against the spread: East Carolina 0-1, Appalachian State 1-0. How to watch: ESPNU Key stats East Carolina Offense Overall: 162 yards per game (132nd in FBS) Passing: 160 yards per game (107th) Rushing: 2 yards per game (138th) Scoring: 10 points per game (122nd) East Carolina Defense Overall: 487 yards per game (121st in FBS) Passing:

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East Carolina comes to Tuscaloosa in Week 1 with a roster featuring a number of new faces, as well as impact returning players. Here are five to know.

TUSCALOOSA, N.C. (WNCT) — The Pirates are set to open their season tomorrow against Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Heat aside, the big question will be handling the challenge Alabama presents on the fields, but also the challenge of playing infront of 100 thousand people.