Capital Gazette · Sep 12, 2018
Big week for the American with three wins over Power Five opponents
East Carolina's Leroy Henley (10) runs away from two North Carolina defenders. East Carolina's win against North Carolina was one of three by American schools versus Power Five opponents last weekend. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker) (Karl B DeBlaker / AP)The American Athletic Conference is coming off a banner weekend with three wins over Power Five opponents.
South Florida won a shootout against Georgia Tech (ACC), Houston trounced Arizona (Pac-12) and Heisman Trophy hopeful Khalil Tate, and East Carolina got a much-needed win against in-state rival North Carolina (ACC).
In AAC play, Navy seized early control in the West division with a 22-21 win over Memphis.