Army Black Knights Face East Carolina Pirates in College Football Showdown

GREENVILLE, North Carolina — The Army Black Knights (1-2) will take on the East Carolina Pirates (2-2) in an American Conference matchup on Thursday evening, October 4, 2025. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.

Army is coming off a close loss to North Texas, falling 45-38 in overtime last week. East Carolina’s two-game winning streak ended with a 34-13 defeat against BYU on September 20.

Historically, East Carolina leads the series against Army with an 8-1 record, but Army won their last meeting 45-28 in 2024. Current odds list East Carolina as 4-point favorites, and the over/under for total points scored is set at 52.5 points.

Army employs a run-heavy offense, standing third in the nation with an average of 301.3 rushing yards per game. Quarterback Dewayne Coleman is a dual threat, leading with 217 rushing yards and 230 passing yards this season, totaling four touchdowns. Other key players include running back Hayden Reed, with 211 rushing yards, and quarterback Cale Hellums, who has contributed three touchdowns.

In contrast, East Carolina averages 31 points and 462.3 yards per game, led by quarterback Katin Houser, who has 1,258 passing yards and five touchdowns this season. His favorite target, wide receiver Brock Spalding, has 285 receiving yards on 19 catches. The Pirates have shown explosive potential, having scored over 35 points in two games thus far.

The atmosphere at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium is expected to be electric, providing a challenging environment for Army. Historical matchups indicate that home teams often perform better due to crowd support and familiarity with the field.

As the game day approaches, both teams will need to focus on executing their offensive strategies while capitalizing on the other’s weaknesses. The outcome could hinge on key players’ performances, recent form, and managing turnovers.

Fans and bettors are anticipating a competitive game as both Army and East Carolina fight for momentum in the early weeks of the 2025 season.