Tune in for the Bud Light Pregame Tailgate before ECU-NCSU, US Cellular 5th Quarter Call-In Show after the game

by | Aug 28, 2025

It’s finally here. It’s Thursday and time for the game we’ve been waiting for: ECU at NC State.

The two teams meet again to kick off the 2025 season after a thrilling win by the Pirates in the Military Bowl last December. Pirate Radio will get you ready for the game and be there to break it all down when it ends.

Tune in at 3 p.m. for the Bud Light Pregame Tailgate. We’ll hear from tons of guests, break down the game and give you all sorts of other extras to get you ready.

When the game is complete, tune over for the US Cellular 5th Quarter Call-In Show for reactions, analysis and much more.

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