REGIONAL COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Coastal Carolina Gets Back On Track; East Carolina Earns Road Victory

College football teams across the North Carolina-South Carolina coastal region continued their push toward bowl eligibility and conference positioning this weekend, highlighted by a strong road win from Coastal Carolina and another victory for East Carolina.

COASTAL CAROLINA 31, GEORGIA STATE 20

The Chanticleers put together one of their most complete performances of the season Saturday, defeating Georgia State 31-20 in Atlanta.

Quarterback Deuce Bailey led the way, completing 22 of 32 passes for 297 yards and three touchdowns. Two of those scoring strikes went to wide receiver Clayton Coppock Jr., who finished with six catches for 100 yards and two touchdowns.

Zach Courtney added four receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown, while the Chanticleers’ defense held Georgia State scoreless throughout the third quarter as Coastal Carolina built a commanding 31-6 lead.

Defensively, Ja’Marion Wayne led Coastal Carolina with 11 total tackles, while the Chanticleers recorded three sacks and forced a turnover.

KEY PERFORMERS

• Deuce Bailey: 297 passing yards, 3 touchdown passes.

• Clayton Coppock Jr.: 6 catches, 100 yards, 2 touchdowns.

• Zach Courtney: 4 catches, 89 yards, 1 touchdown.

• Ja’Marion Wayne: 11 tackles.

The victory improved Coastal Carolina to 3-5 overall and 2-2 in Sun Belt Conference play.

EAST CAROLINA 17, TEMPLE 9

East Carolina continued its strong season with a hard-fought 17-9 road victory over Temple.

The Pirates’ defense came up big throughout the afternoon, limiting Temple to just nine points and helping ECU strengthen its standing in the American Athletic Conference.

The win keeps East Carolina firmly in the bowl conversation as November football begins.

OTHER REGIONAL NOTES

• South Carolina earned an impressive 42-25 victory over Oklahoma in SEC action.

• NC State rolled past California 31-10.

• Liberty, a frequent Coastal Carolina opponent and regional rival, dominated FIU 49-10.

COASTAL REGION PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Offensive Player of the Week: Deuce Bailey, Coastal Carolina 22-of-32 passing, 297 yards, 3 touchdowns.

Receiving Performance of the Week: Clayton Coppock Jr., Coastal Carolina 6 receptions, 100 yards, 2 touchdowns.

Defensive Performance of the Week: Ja’Marion Wayne, Coastal Carolina 11 tackles to lead the Chanticleer defense.

Coastal Carolina returns home next week looking to build momentum as it hosts Old Dominion in a key Sun Belt matchup. The Chanticleers still have four conference games remaining and remain within reach of postseason eligibility if they can maintain Saturday’s level of play.

Meanwhile, East Carolina enters the stretch run of the season looking to strengthen its bowl résumé as conference play intensifies.

FINAL SCOREBOARD

Coastal Carolina 31, Georgia State 20

East Carolina 17, Temple 9

South Carolina 42, Oklahoma 25

NC State 31, California 10

Liberty 49, FIU 10