Short answer
ECU went 9-4 in 2025 (6-2 in the American) and beat Pittsburgh 23-17 in the Military Bowl on December 27, 2025, its second straight Military Bowl win (Wikipedia).
2025 results
ECU score first
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28 | at NC State | L 17-24 |
| Sep 6 | Campbell | W 56-3 |
| Sep 13 | at Coastal Carolina | W 38-0 |
| Sep 20 | BYU | L 13-34 |
| Sep 25 | Army | W 28-6 |
| Oct 9 | at Tulane | L 19-26 |
| Oct 16 | Tulsa | W 41-27 |
| Nov 1 | at Temple | W 45-14 |
| Nov 8 | Charlotte | W 48-22 |
| Nov 15 | Memphis | W 31-27 |
| Nov 22 | at UTSA | L 24-58 |
| Nov 29 | at Florida Atlantic | W 42-3 |
| Dec 27 | Pittsburgh (Military Bowl) | W 23-17 |
What stood out
- The Pirates opened with a 24-17 loss at NC State and later won four straight: Tulsa, Temple, Charlotte and Memphis.
- Two big defensive wins in September: 38-0 at Coastal Carolina and 28-6 over Army.
- The 42-3 win at Florida Atlantic closed the regular season; the 2026 FAU game is the home finale.
Now: the 2026 schedule and results.
Questions fans ask
What was ECU’s record in 2025?
9-4 overall and 6-2 in the American, including a 23-17 Military Bowl win over Pittsburgh.
Sources
Last checked October 29, 2026. Kickoff times, TV and stadium rules can change; ECU Athletics posts the final word each game week.