Who is playing in the 2025 Military Bowl?

The 2025 Military Bowl will feature the Pittsburgh Panthers against the East Carolina Pirates.

When is the 2025 Military Bowl game?

The 2025 Military Bowl game is scheduled for Saturday, December 27, 2025.

What conference are Pittsburgh and East Carolina in?

Pittsburgh is in the ACC, and East Carolina is in the American Athletic Conference.

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Panthers vs. Pirates: A Military Bowl Showdown

27 Dec, 2025

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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.

Panthers vs. Pirates: A Military Bowl Showdown

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.