How to buy ECU vs. NC State NCAA college football tickets
The Wolfpack didn't have a great 2024-25 bid, finishing in 10th place in the ACC. East Carolina performed slightly better, coming in fifth in the AAC. But they ended up facing each other in the Military Bowl, where the Pirates came out on top. We'll get to see the rematch at the start of the season.
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