University of Pittsburgh Athletics
GAMEDAY: Football vs. East Carolina
12/26/2025 11:00:00 AM | Football
The Pitt Panthers will close out the 2025 season on Saturday morning when they face the East Carolina Pirates in the Go Bowling Military Bowl at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Pitt enters the matchup at 8-4 overall and 6-2 in ACC play, earning its second appearance in the Military Bowl and its 39th bowl berth all-time. The game is scheduled for an 11 a.m. kickoff and will air on ESPN.
The game marks the eighth postseason appearance under head coach Pat Narduzzi, who has guided Pitt to a 2–5 mark in bowl games during his tenure. The Panthers’ most recent postseason win came in the 2022 Sun Bowl against UCLA. Pitt previously appeared in the Military Bowl in 2015, a loss to Navy, and will look to finish the season with a ninth victory for the third time under Narduzzi and the sixth time overall since 1982.
Saturday’s game will be the fifth meeting between Pitt and East Carolina, with the all-time series tied 2–2. The teams have not faced each other since 1992, when ECU earned a 37–31 victory. Pitt arrives in Annapolis following a late-season surge, going 6–2 over its final eight games, including four straight road wins and two victories over ranked opponents.
Pitt Alumni Association Tailgate
Don't miss out on the Pitt Alumni Military Bowl Game Tailgate! Join fellow Pitt alumni and fans as we get ready to cheer the Pitt Panthers on to victory in Annapolis. Payment and registration are required to guarantee a spot. Admission to the tailgate includes breakfast sandwiches, pastries and fruit in addition to coffee and one drink ticket for guests 21 and over.
Regional Watch Parties
The Pitt Alumni Association and Pitt Alumni Regional Networks invite alumni, friends and Panther fans everywhere to enjoy upcoming Game Watch parties.
