{
  "id": 3825536,
  "title": "Griffis named starter for opener against Alabama",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/griffis-named-starter-for-opener-against-alabama",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T21:43:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/griffis-named-starter-opener-against-214312787.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Greenville, N.C. (WNCT) -- The Pirates have selected Mitch Griffis as the starting quarterback for their season opener against Alabama next week, according to a news release. Griffis, a former Wake Forest player, began his college football career at the university back in 2020 before transferring to Texas Tech last year. Head coach Blake Harrell claimed Griffis felt more comfortable with the offense due to its similarity to the one he utilized during his time with the Red Raiders. However, Miami transfer Emory Williams could also take the field. Harrell stated that he anticipates seeing both Griffis and Williams play in the opener, and that it will be interesting to observe the development process moving forward. Throughout his career, Griffis has thrown for 2,314 yards and 17 touchdowns, boasting a 61% completion rate.",
  "summary": "GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — ECU has their QB1 to start the season as the Pirates have tabbed Mitch Griffis as the starter for their season opener at Alabama next week. Griffis began his career at Wake Forest back in 2020. He played for the Demon Deacons for three years before transferring to Texas Tech last […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Mitch Griffis named starter for Alabama opener.",
    "Former Wake Forest player transferred to Texas Tech.",
    "Emory Williams could also play in the opener."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}