N.C. State and East Carolina are gearing up for a clash in the Military Bowl, before squaring off again to kick off the 2025 season.
The Wolfpack (6-6) secured their fifth consecutive bowl trip under the steady hand of head coach Dave Doeren, while the Pirates (7-5) rallied behind interim-turned-official head coach Blake Harrell to punch their postseason ticket.
Historically, N.C. State leads the series with a 19-13 edge and rides a three-game winning streak against ECU. However, the Pirates have proven their mettle on neutral ground, boasting a 2-1 record in such matchups…