Overview

• Kickoff is Thursday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. ET at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh.
• East Carolina defeated NC State 26-21 in the 2024 Military Bowl in Annapolis, a game marred by a late on-field fight.
• Pirates quarterback Katin Houser returns after a 5-2 run as starter with 18 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, including 84 rushing yards versus the Wolfpack.
• NC State opens with sophomore CJ Bailey at quarterback and introduces new coordinators on both sides of the ball.
• ECU enters with suspensions, including defensive lineman P. Carr and J. Lampley, while NC State leads the series 19-14.