After consecutive winning seasons in 2021 and 2022, East Carolina struggled in the AAC and went 2-10 overall in 2023.
The Pirates were inconsistent in 2024, starting the season 2-0 but then losing four of their next five games. That led to head coach Mike Houston being fired during his sixth season with ECU.
Here’s more information about Houston.
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What’s East Carolina Head Coach Mike Houston’s Salary?
Mike Houston signed a five-year contract in 2021 which will end after the 2026 season and will pay him about $2.3 million per year. He made $2.4 million in total pay in 2023, according to USA Today.
Mike Houston’s Coaching History
| Years | Team | Position |
| 2019-present | East Carolina | HC |
| 2016-18 | JMU | HC |
| 2014-15 | The Citadel | HC |
| 2011-13 | Lenoir-Rhyne | HC |
| 2007-10 | Lenoir-Rhyne | DC/DBs |
| 2006 | Brevard College | AHC/DC |
What’s East Carolina Head Coach Mike Houston’s Record?
Mike Houston is 27-38 in the FBS as a head coach. That’s all from his six seasons at ECU. Before that, he was 37-6 as the head coach of JMU and 14-11 at The Citadel.
How Old Is East Carolina Head Coach Mike Houston?
Mike Houston is 52 years old.
East Carolina Head Coach Mike Houston’s Background
Mike Houston’s tenure at ECU hasn’t always been smooth. But the Pirates have enjoyed winning seasons twice in the past four years.
Before he went to East Carolina, he was an FCS national champion coach at James Madison. He led the Dukes to a title in 2016 and another championship appearance in 2017. They won two CAA championships during his time there.
Before that, he was the head coach of The Citadel. Houston, who began his coaching career at the high school level, was also the head coach at Lenoir-Rhyne, a Division II collegiate program, from 2011-13. He was the defensive coordinator and secondary coach there from 2007-10 as well and a defensive coordinator and associate head coach at Brevard College in 2006.
