Overview
- Kickoff is 11 a.m. ET at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis with national coverage on ESPN.
- Sportsbooks list Pittsburgh as a clear favorite, with spreads reported around -9.5 to -10.5 entering game day.
- Since taking over in October, Pitt freshman Mason Heintschel is 6-2 with four 300-yard passing performances.
- East Carolina is expected to turn to Michael Wright Jr. at quarterback after Houser’s decision and enters the game following the departures of both coordinators.
- The Pirates return to the Military Bowl after last year’s 26-21 victory, one of a small group of FBS teams appearing in the same bowl in consecutive seasons.