AAC opponents meet when the East Carolina Pirates (7-4) and the Navy Midshipmen (7-3) play on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Bagwell Field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
The matchup is on ESPN, if you’re looking for how to watch.
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When is East Carolina vs. Navy and when does it start?
This matchup between the Pirates and Midshipmen will happen on Friday, November 29, 2024. You should expect the kickoff at 12 p.m. ET.
Where to watch East Carolina vs. Navy
The Pirates and Midshipmen will hit the gridiron at Bagwell Field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium for this matchup on Nov. 29, and if you would like to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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East Carolina Stats & Insights
In their last outing, the Pirates won 40-28 over the North Texas Mean Green.
East Carolina is totaling 440.4 yards per game on offense this year (26th in the FBS), and are surrendering 398.6 yards per game (100th) on the defensive side of the ball.
Offensively, the Pirates have been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 18th-best in the FBS by compiling 278.7 per game. They rank 101st on defense (242.2 passing yards allowed per game).
East Carolina is putting up 161.6 rushing yards per game on offense this season (68th in the FBS), and is allowing 156.5 rushing yards per game (82nd) on the other side of the ball.
The Pirates are totaling 33.6 points per game on offense, which ranks them 28th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 82nd, allowing 27.3 points per game.
Navy Stats & Insights
The Midshipmen are coming off of a loss to the Tulane Green Wave by the score of 35-0.
In terms of total offense, Navy ranks 86th in the FBS (367.7 total yards per game) and 84th on the other side of the ball (383.5 total yards allowed per game).
The Midshipmen’s passing game has been sputtering, ranking third-worst in the FBS with 124.5 passing yards per game. They have been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, giving up 220.8 passing yards per contest (70th-ranked).
Navy’s run defense ranks 89th in the FBS with 162.7 rushing yards surrendered per contest, but it has been bolstered by its offense, which ranks eighth-best by racking up 243.2 rushing yards per contest.
With 32.1 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, the Midshipmen rank 38th in the FBS. On defense, they rank 56th, allowing 23.5 points per contest.
East Carolina Key Players to Watch
Katin Houser leads East Carolina with 1,640 passing yards (149.1 ypg) on 111-of-180 passing with 16 touchdowns compared to eight interceptions this season.
Rahjai Harris has carried the ball 170 times for a team-high 858 yards (78.0 per game), with 10 touchdowns this year.
This season London Montgomery has rushed for 306 yards (30.6 per game) on 58 carries with two touchdowns.
Anthony Smith’s 737 receiving yards (67.0 yards per game) lead all receivers on the team. He’s collected 35 receptions and six touchdowns.
Chase Sowell has put up a 678-yard season so far (67.8 receiving yards per game) with three touchdowns, hauling in 34 passes.
Winston Wright has hauled in 45 receptions for 492 yards (49.2 ypg) and seven touchdowns this season.
Navy Key Players to Watch
Blake Horvath has been a dual threat to lead Navy in both passing and rushing. He has 1,154 passing yards (115.4 ypg), completing 58.5% of his passes and collecting 11 touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 895 yards (89.5 ypg) on 132 carries with 13 rushing touchdowns.
This season Alex Tecza has 168 receiving yards (16.8 per game) on 10 catches with two touchdowns, while also racking up 447 rushing yards (44.7 per game) on 86 carries with seven touchdowns.
Eli Heidenreich’s 556 receiving yards (61.8 yards per game) lead the team. He has 30 receptions with five touchdowns.
Brandon Chatman has recorded 216 receiving yards (21.6 yards per game) and three touchdowns, hauling in 13 passes this year.
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