Navy vs. East Carolina: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – November 18

Updated Nov. 18, 2023 11:35 a.m. ET

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Alex Tecza will lead the Navy Midshipmen (4-5) into their matchup against the East Carolina Pirates (2-8) at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET.

Tune in to ESPNews to see the Midshipmen take on the Pirates.

Learn more about the Navy Midshipmen and the East Carolina Pirates.

How to Watch Navy vs. East Carolina

When: Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
Location: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland
TV: Watch on ESPNews

Navy's 2023 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
8/26/2023	vs. Notre Dame	L 42-3	+20.5
9/9/2023	vs. Wagner	W 24-0	+20.5
9/14/2023	at Memphis	L 28-24	+13
9/30/2023	vs. South Florida	L 44-30	-3.5
10/7/2023	vs. North Texas	W 27-24	-6.5
10/14/2023	at Charlotte	W 14-0	-3.5
10/21/2023	vs. Air Force	L 17-6	+11.5
11/4/2023	at Temple	L 32-18	-6.5
11/11/2023	vs. UAB	W 31-6	+3
11/18/2023	vs. East Carolina	-
11/25/2023	at SMU	-	-
12/9/2023	vs. Army	-	-

Midshipmen 2023 Stats & Insights

Navy has been a bottom-25 offense this season, ranking 12th-worst with 307.2 yards per game. The defense is ranked 58th in the FBS (367.7 yards allowed per game).
Navy ranks second-worst in passing offense (101.8 passing yards per game), but thas played a little better on defense, ranking 86th with 235.6 passing yards allowed per game.
The Midshipmen rank 16th-worst in scoring offense (19.7 points per game), but they've been slightly better on defense, ranking 43rd with 21.4 points allowed per contest.
The Midshipmen own the 42nd-ranked defense this year in terms of rushing yards (132.1 rushing yards allowed per game), and they've been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 11th-best with 205.4 rushing yards per game.
Navy sports the 25th-best third-down defense this season (33.3% third-down percentage allowed), but ranks sixth-worst on offense (29.7% third-down conversion rate).
The Midshipmen own the second-best turnover margin in college football at +12, forcing 19 turnovers (10th in the FBS) while turning it over seven times (sixth in the FBS).

Navy 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Alex Tecza	FB
Eli Heidenreich	RB	161 YDS / 1 TD / 17.9 YPG / 9.5 YPC 12 REC / 267 REC YDS / 4 REC TD / 29.7 REC YPG
Tai Lavatai	QB	522 YDS (53.3%) / 4 TD / 2 INT 171 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 19 RUSH YPG
Xavier Arline	QB	218 YDS (52%) / 2 TD / 1 INT 196 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 21.8 RUSH YPG
Colin Ramos	LB	76 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Rayuan Lane	FS	46 TKL / 1 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 4 INT
Luke Pirris	LB	40 TKL / 5 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Will Harbour	LB	60 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 SACK

East Carolina's 2023 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
9/2/2023	at Michigan	L 30-3	+36
9/9/2023	vs. Marshall	L 31-13	+3
9/16/2023	at Appalachian State	L 43-28	+8
9/23/2023	vs. Gardner-Webb	W 44-0	-13
9/30/2023	at Rice	L 24-17	+4
10/12/2023	vs. SMU	L 31-10	+11.5
10/21/2023	vs. Charlotte	L 10-7	-6
10/28/2023	at UTSA	L 41-27	+18
11/4/2023	vs. Tulane	L 13-10	+17
11/11/2023	at Florida Atlantic	W 22-7	+7.5
11/18/2023	at Navy	-
11/25/2023	vs. Tulsa	-	-

Pirates 2023 Stats & Insights

East Carolina ranks third-worst in total yards per game (270.9), but it has been more productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 36th in the FBS with 336 total yards allowed per contest.
East Carolina ranks 11th-worst in passing yards per game (162.8), but it has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 59th in the FBS with 223.1 passing yards allowed per contest.
The Pirates have been struggling on offense, ranking eighth-worst in the FBS with 18.1 points per game. They have been better on the other side of the ball, giving up 23 points per contest (49th-ranked).
While the Pirates' run offense has had trouble moving the chains, ranking 19th-worst with 108.1 rushing yards per game, their defense ranks 24th-best with just 112.9 rushing yards conceded per contest.
East Carolina's offense has been struggling on third down, ranking 15th-worst in the FBS with a 32% third-down conversion rate. It has been better on the defensive side of the ball, allowing a 39.6% third-down rate (76th-ranked).
With 13 forced turnovers (75th in the FBS) and 12 turnovers committed (41st in the FBS) this season, the Pirates rank 55th in the FBS with a turnover margin of +1.

East Carolina 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Rahjai Harris	RB	341 YDS / 4 TD / 34.1 YPG / 3.2 YPC 5 REC / 27 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 2.7 REC YPG
Alex Flinn	QB	1,219 YDS (52.6%) / 4 TD / 8 INT
Chase Sowell	WR	36 REC / 452 YDS / 1 TD / 45.2 YPG
Mason Garcia	QB	408 YDS (50.5%) / 1 TD / 2 INT 227 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 22.7 RUSH YPG
Julius Wood	DB	68 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Jeremy Lewis	OLB	33 TKL / 7 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Chad Stephens	DL	32 TKL / 8 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Michael Edwards III	LB	46 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 SACK