Annapolis, MD – East Carolina University football takes on Pitt on Saturday, Dec.27 at 11 a.m.
Down the tunnel at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium lies a field where improbable victories become defining moments.East Carolina University has a chance to make program history, aiming for back-to-back bowl game wins for the first time since the 1960s.
Last year coming out of the tunnel at the Military Bowl, I think about it. And right now and still get chill bumps just thinking about how the crowd, thay called it ‘lit’. That vibe and that energy received from the fans that day was awesome and realy fueled us throughout the football game. An ending you just couldn’t script any better to close out the year. – Pirates Head Coach Blake Harrell
This year, the opponent isn’t an in-state rival like NC State, but a Pittsburgh Panthers team East Carolina hasn’t faced since 1992. Both teams have strong motivation,and the outcome will be decided in 60 minutes.
The conclusion of this season is still being written. The recent departure of quarterback Katin Houser, who has entered the transfer portal and opted out of the Military Bowl, adds another layer of anticipation. All eyes are on who will step up to lead the Pirates on Saturday.
How did we get here?
Let’s rewind 121 days, from the season opener to the present:
We’re looking back at some of the most memorable moments of the season.
The Pirates enter the game with an even matchup against the Panthers, both teams boasting an 8-4 record. But who are the Pittsburgh Panthers?
Meet Pitt
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