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For lifelong East Carolina fans, it's important to never miss a game. So let's ensure that doesn't happen. Read the article below for details on how to watch or live stream the Pirates' next game.

How to watch North Carolina State vs. East Carolina
- When: 5:45 p.m. ET, Dec. 28
- Where: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: Fubo
- Streaming: Hulu + Live TV
- Streaming: YouTube TV
- Streaming: DIRECTV STREAM
How to stream the game
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East Carolina Pirates key players
- Katin Houser has 1,859 passing yards (154.9 ypg) to lead East Carolina, completing 60.6% of his passes and throwing 18 touchdown passes and nine interceptions this season.
- Rahjai Harris has carried the ball 189 times for a team-high 946 yards (78.8 per game), with 10 touchdowns this year.
- Anthony Smith's team-high 767 receiving yards (63.9 yards per game) have come on 38 receptions with six touchdowns.
- As part of the Pirates' defensive unit, Omar Rogers has collected 85 tackles, 4.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception in 11 games.
American Athletic Conference standings
Team | Record |
---|---|
Army Black Knights | 11-2 |
Tulane Green Wave | 9-5 |
Memphis Tigers | 11-2 |
Navy Midshipmen | 9-3 |
East Carolina Pirates | 7-5 |
South Florida Bulls | 7-6 |
UTSA Roadrunners | 7-6 |
Charlotte 49ers | 5-7 |
North Texas Mean Green | 6-6 |
Rice Owls | 4-8 |
Temple Owls | 3-9 |
UAB Blazers | 3-9 |
Florida Atlantic Owls | 3-9 |
Tulsa Golden Hurricane | 3-9 |
How to watch the East Carolina Pirates on cable or satellite TV
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Our favorite streaming providers for East Carolina Pirates games

For die-hard fans, ensuring you never miss a game is a top priority. Hulu + Live TV is our favorite choice for watching the most college football action because of its comprehensive channel lineup. It also includes worthy perks like ESPN+ at no extra charge and unlimited DVR storage.
Editor’s choice: Hulu + Live TV ($81.99–$95.99/mo.)
Local and national games: Hulu + Live TV
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How to watch the East Carolina Pirates for free
Any game on a local broadcast channel is free to watch using an over-the-air antenna. But when games are on regional sports networks or premium channels like ESPN and TNT, you’ll need a DIRECTV STREAM free trial to tune in without paying. Fubo offers a similar free trial, which is perfect for streaming games on local and national channels.
Free local channels: Antenna
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7-day free trial: Fubo
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5-day free trial: DIRECTV STREAM
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