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Panthers vs. Pirates: A Military Bowl Showdown
27 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Pittsburgh and East Carolina will compete in the Military Bowl.
- The game is scheduled for Saturday, December 27, 2025.
- This contest features teams from the ACC and American conferences.
College football's bowl season continues with the 2025 Go Bowling Military Bowl, scheduled for Saturday, December 27, 2025. The game will be held at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland, with kickoff at 11 a.m. ET on ESPN. This contest pits the Pittsburgh Panthers from the Atlantic Coast Conference against the East Carolina Pirates from the American Athletic Conference.
Pittsburgh, coached by Pat Narduzzi, finished their regular season with an 8-4 record. The Panthers boast a potent offense, averaging 35.1 points per game. Despite their offensive capabilities, their bowl game history under Narduzzi has been mixed, with only two victories in previous appearances.
The East Carolina Pirates also finished with an 8-4 record. However, the team is navigating a period of transition, with significant changes in key coaching positions and the potential departure of their starting quarterback. Despite these challenges, ECU has secured notable wins this season and will look to overcome these hurdles in the Military Bowl.
