NORFOLK, Va. (Interstat) — East Carolina defeated Old Dominion 20-17 on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at S.B. Ballard Stadium. The visiting Pirates moved to 1-2, while the Monarchs also fell to 1-2. Old Dominion quarterback Quinn Henicle completed 8 of 20 passes for 94 yards and rushed 16 times for 73 yards and one touchdown. Devin Roche powered the Monarchs with 18 carries for 102 yards, adding one reception for 25 yards and three punt returns for 38 yards. Mario Thompson led Old Dominion’s defense with nine tackles, one sack and two quarterback hurries, while Jackson Forrest added eight tackles, one sack and one quarterback hurry. Lucas Struck also recorded eight tackles. East Carolina used Mitch Griffis and Emory Williams at quarterback; Griffis threw for 58 yards and ran for 22, while Williams completed 5 of 7 passes for 22 yards. Ja’Keith Hamilton caught a 25-yard touchdown pass. Julien Davis and Zyeir Gamble each posted eight tackles for the Pirates. Kevon Merrell Jr., Kieran Davis and Jackson Barker added seven tackles apiece. The Pirates’ road victory evened their season record.