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Pittsburgh vs East Carolina
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Panthers | 2 | East Carolina leads |
 East Carolina Pirates | 3 |
Meetings since 1984: 5. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
East Carolina has won the last 3 meetings.
2-2 Regular season
0-1 Postseason
2-3 Last 5
27-27 Avg score
3 Longest East Carolina win run
Biggest Pittsburgh win 17-10 in 1984, a 7-point margin.
Biggest Pittsburgh loss 17-23 in 2025 (postseason), a 6-point margin.
Every Pittsburgh vs East Carolina meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 * | East Carolina win | Neutral | 17-23 |
| 1992 | East Carolina win | Pittsburgh | 31-37 |
| 1991 | East Carolina win | Greenville | 23-24 |
| 1989 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 47-42 |
| 1984 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 17-10 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Pittsburgh perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1984.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
East Carolina Pirates lead the series since 1984, 3-2. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Pittsburgh and East Carolina meet.
How to watch Pittsburgh vs East Carolina
When Pittsburgh and East Carolina are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Pittsburgh radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Pittsburgh vs East Carolina time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
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Pittsburgh vs East Carolina: the essentials
Pittsburgh Panthers vs East Carolina Pirates is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the American Athletic (Group of 6). East Carolina Pirates lead the series since 1984, 3-2. Across 5 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Pittsburgh vs East Carolina head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Pittsburgh Panthers team hub, the ACC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For East Carolina against the whole conference, see East Carolina vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Pittsburgh and East Carolina?
East Carolina Pirates lead the series since 1984, 3-2. The two programs have met 5 times on record.
How can I watch Pittsburgh vs East Carolina?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Pittsburgh and East Carolina in the same conference?
No. Pittsburgh plays in the ACC. East Carolina plays in the American Athletic (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.