Ahlers, Mitchell star for ECU in win over Old Dominion
Rahjai Harris crosses goal line for 15-yard touchdown
Rahjai Harris crosses goal line for 15-yard touchdown
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- — Holton Ahlers threw for two touchdowns, Keaton Mitchell added two on the ground and East Carolina pulled away from Old Dominion 39-21 on Saturday.
Hayden Wolff's 18-yard TD pass to Ali Jennings III early in the second half got Old Dominion (1-1) with two points but the Pirates (2-0) scored the next 23 points including two touchdowns by Rahjai Harris — one receiving and one rushing — and an 81-yard run by Mitchell.
Ahlers was 25-of-39 passing for 270 yards and Mitchell had 160 yards rushing on 18 carries. ECU, which fell by a point to then-No. 13 North Carolina State last week, outgained Old Dominion 531-286.
Wolff was 18 of 29 for 271 yards passing and three touchdowns, all to Jennings, who made eight catches for 196 yards.
The Monarchs were coming off a 20-17 win over Virginia Tech. They play at Virginia next week. ECU is home against Campbell.
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| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern | 4-1 | 6-3 |
| Marshall | 3-1 | 5-3 |
| Old Dominion | 3-2 | 4-5 |
| James Madison | 2-2 | 6-2 |
| App State | 2-3 | 4-4 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-3 | 4-4 |
| Georgia State | 0-4 | 2-6 |
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|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 4-0 | 7-1 |
| Arkansas State | 3-1 | 5-3 |
| South Alabama | 3-2 | 4-5 |
| UL Monroe | 3-2 | 5-3 |
| Texas State | 2-2 | 4-4 |
| Troy | 1-4 | 2-7 |
| Southern Miss | 0-4 | 1-7 |
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|---|---|---|
| Army | 6-0 | 8-0 |
| Tulane | 5-0 | 7-2 |
| Navy | 4-1 | 6-2 |
| Memphis | 3-2 | 7-2 |
| North Texas | 2-2 | 5-3 |
| East Carolina | 2-2 | 4-4 |
| South Florida | 2-2 | 4-4 |
| Charlotte | 2-3 | 3-6 |
| Rice | 2-3 | 3-6 |
| UTSA | 2-3 | 4-5 |
| Temple | 1-3 | 2-6 |
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