Army vs East Carolina Picks and Predictions for Thursday, September 25, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 09/21/2025, 01:43 PM ET

The Army Black Knights visit Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium to face the East Carolina Pirates on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Army is 1–2 after a 45–38 overtime loss to North Texas. East Carolina is 2–2 after falling 34–13 to BYU, with earlier wins against Coastal Carolina and Campbell. Be ready for all the college football action with our free college football picks.

Army Preview

Quarterback Dwayne Coleman leads the pass offense with 230 yards passing, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. The passing game has been limited but has produced a few big plays—Brady Anderson has 5 catches for 167 yards, and two touchdown receptions, including one of 52 yards. Turnovers remain an issue, as Army quarterbacks have thrown three interceptions.

On defense, linebacker Andon Thomas leads with 31 tackles, while Collin Matteson has the team’s only interception. Army has recorded just 3.0 sacks in three games, so creating pressure is still a weakness. Special teams have been steady with kicker Dawson Jones converting all 11 extra points and hitting 4 of 6 field goals, with a long of 40 yards.

East Carolina Preview

Quarterback Katin Houser has started fast, completing 68.6% of his passes for 1,258 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. His top targets are Brock Spalding (19 for 285) and Anthony Smith (25 catches for 265 yards). The running game is led by London Montgomery (151 yards, 2 TDs) and Parker Jenkins (102 yards, 2 TDs), giving the Pirates a balanced attack through the air and on the ground.

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Defensively, East Carolina has generated steady pressure with 12.5 sacks and 4 interceptions. Jasiyah Robinson leads the front with 3.0 sacks, while defensive back Teagan Wilk has an interception. Ja’Marley Riddle leads the team with 19 tackles. The combination of pass rush and coverage has made it difficult for opponents to sustain drives.

Army vs East Carolina Prediction

Army will try to control the clock with its ground game, but East Carolina’s passing attack and defensive front should decide this matchup. The Pirates have more talent on both sides of the ball and will control the flow of the game by stopping the run game for Army and using sustained drives to keep the Black Knights’ offense off the field. Final Score Prediction: East Carolina Pirates win and cover ATS 31-20.