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The SMU Mustangs (3-2, 1-0 American) will be trying to snap their two-game road losing streak when they face the East Carolina Pirates (1-4, 0-1 American) on Thursday night. The game will be played at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium and it is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM. ET.
The Mustangs are coming off a 34-16 win over Charlotte as 22.5-point favorites. The Pirates are coming off a 24-17 loss to Rice as 3.5-point underdogs.
East Carolina is 5-4 in nine games against SMU.
The Mustangs bounced back from their loss to TCU with a win over the 49ers in their last game. They will try to keep the momentum going with a win over the Pirates, which will give them their second win in a row and fourth win in their last six games.
SMU is averaging 32.6 points per game. They are throwing for 256 yards and rushing for 177.8 yards per game.
Preston Stone completed 61 percent of his passes for 135 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in the win over the 49ers. He also had nine carries for 20 yards. Jaylan Knighton led the team with 11 carries for 150 yards and two touchdowns, while Jake Bailey had three catches for 34 yards.
SMU has played well defensively, giving up 18.4 points per game. They gave up 16 points in their last game and will need a similar effort if they want to get the win.
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