On a brisk December morning, the Pittsburgh Panthers will square off against the East Carolina Pirates in the much-anticipated Go Bowling Military Bowl at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. The kickoff is slated for 11 a.m. ET, with the game set to air live on ESPN.
Fans have multiple options for streaming the game. DIRECTV and FuboTV both offer free trials that fans can take advantage of to catch all the action. Other streaming platforms such as SlingTV offer promotional discounts, while HBO Max provides additional entertainment options alongside ESPN for a bundled price.
The East Carolina Pirates’ offense has largely revolved around quarterback Katin Houser, who has impressively racked up 3,300 passing yards and 19 touchdown passes against just six interceptions this season. However, Houser has chosen to opt out of the Military Bowl as he enters the transfer portal. East Carolina’s ground game is spearheaded by running back London Montgomery, who has garnered 742 rushing yards and scored seven touchdowns. Wide receiver Anthony Smith leads the air attack with 897 yards and five touchdowns.
On the other side, the Pittsburgh Panthers are led by quarterback Mason Heintschel, who has thrown for 2,098 yards, contributing 15 touchdowns while facing seven interceptions. Running back Ja’Kyrian Turner adds to the Panthers’ offensive depth with 652 rushing yards and seven touchdowns, while wide receiver Kenny Johnson leads the receiving corps with 695 yards and five touchdowns.
As both teams prepare for this clash, fans are eager to see if Pittsburgh can capitalize on its balanced offense while East Carolina looks to adjust following the absence of its star quarterback. The showdown promises to be an exciting matchup worth watching for college football fans this bowl season.
The Go Bowling Military Bowl represents not just a thrilling contest, but also a celebration of college football, giving players a platform to showcase their talents on a national stage.