N.C. State football and East Carolina will kick things off with an in-state rivalry matchup on Thursday, Aug. 28, in primetime (7 p.m., ACC Network) at Carter-Finley Stadium.

The Wolfpack lost to the Pirates in the 2024 Military Bowl, which ended with a brawl that resulted in several ejections. Overall, N.C. State has a 19-14 advantage in the overall series, including a 17-8 edge in home games against ECU.

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