AAC foes match up when the East Carolina Pirates (2-2) and the Army Black Knights (1-2) square off on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Bagwell Field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.

The Black Knights are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+4), against the Pirates (with an over/under of 52.5 points).

Read on for our preview for this this contest between the Pirates and the Black Knights, and discover all of our expert picks here, too!

East Carolina vs. Army betting lines

• Spread favorite: Pirates (-4)
• Moneyline: Pirates (-187), Black Knights (+154)
• Total: 52.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo

East Carolina vs. Army betting info and stats

East Carolina has three wins against the spread in four opportunities so far this season (3-1-0). In two games played when favored by at least four points, East Carolina is undefeated ATS at 2-0. East Carolina has won both games as the moneyline favorite this season. Army has a single win against the spread this season (1-2-0). When Army is an underdog by 4 points or more, it has posted a record of 1-0 ATS. Army has played as an underdog on the moneyline in two games this season, and it split the two games.

East Carolina vs. Army key players

East Carolina Pirates

• Katin Houser has compiled 1,258 yards (314.5 ypg) on 108-of-158 passing with five touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 53 rushing yards (13.3 ypg) on 25 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
• The team’s top rusher, London Montgomery, has carried the ball 36 times for 151 yards (37.8 per game), scoring two times.
• This season, Parker Jenkins has carried the ball 32 times for 102 yards (25.5 per game) and two touchdowns.
• Brock Spalding’s leads his squad with 285 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 19 catches (out of 21 targets) and scored one touchdown.
• Yannick Smith has put together a 282-yard season so far with two touchdowns, reeling in 23 passes on 31 targets.
• Anthony Smith has a total of 265 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 25 throws.
• Jasiyah Robinson has 2.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 2.0 TFL and six tackles.
• Ja’Marley Riddle is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s collected 17 tackles and one interception.
• Teagan Wilk has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has 12 tackles and one pass defended to his name.

Army Black Knights

• Dewayne Coleman has thrown for 230 yards (115.0 ypg) to lead Army, completing 56.5% of his passes and collecting two touchdown passes and two interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 217 yards (108.5 ypg) on 47 carries with two touchdowns.
• Hayden Reed has piled up 211 yards (on 43 carries) with two touchdowns.
• Brady Anderson has collected five catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 167 (55.7 yards per game). He’s been targeted seven times and has two touchdowns.
• Noah Short has collected 106 receiving yards (35.3 yards per game) on nine receptions.
• Samari Howard’s five receptions (on seven targets) have netted him 37 yards (12.3 ypg) and one touchdown.
• Kalib Fortner has 1.0 sack to pace the team, and also has 3.0 TFL and eight tackles.
• Army’s top-tackler, Andon Thomas, has 22 tackles and 1.0 TFL this year.
• Collin Matteson has a team-leading one interception to go along with 13 tackles and one pass defended.