Army Black Knights vs. East Carolina Pirates: 2025 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

East Carolina Pirates defeated Army Black Knights 28–6 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: Army Black Knights 6, East Carolina Pirates 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Army Black Knights	0	0	6	0	6
East Carolina Pirates	18	0	0	6	28

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Katin Houser (East Carolina) — 245.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +8.81 EPA
• Cale Hellums (Army) — 13.0 yds · -0.03 EPA/play -0.07 EPA
• Dewayne Coleman (Army) — 29.0 yds · -0.47 EPA/play -4.72 EPA

Rushing

• Dewayne Coleman (Army) — 58.0 yds · 1 TD -0.72 EPA
• London Montgomery (East Carolina) — 58.0 yds +0.03 EPA
• Parker Jenkins (East Carolina) — 36.0 yds -0.16 EPA

Receiving

• Anthony Smith (East Carolina) — 3 rec · 87.0 yds +2.06 EPA
• Yannick Smith (East Carolina) — 3 rec · 56.0 yds +1.79 EPA
• Brock Spalding (East Carolina) — 3 rec · 35.0 yds +1.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Katin Houser	East Carolina	23	65.2%	245	2	+0.38	+8.81
Cale Hellums	Army	3	33.3%	13	0	-0.03	-0.07
Dewayne Coleman	Army	10	50.0%	29	0	-0.47	-4.72

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Army	East Carolina
Plays	65	72
EPA / play	-0.289	+0.054
Total EPA	-18.79	+3.90
Success rate	29.2%	48.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.369	+0.383
Rush EPA / play	-0.269	-0.100
Yards	290	433

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	East Carolina	9	75	+6.16	Rush TD
Q1	Army	3	7	-2.68	Punt
Q1	East Carolina	6	70	+5.14	Pass TD
Q1	Army	10	36	-3.40	Ended
Q1	East Carolina	9	71	+4.66	Pass TD
Q1	Army	6	51	-2.20	Fumble
Q2	East Carolina	3	9	-1.07	Punt
Q2	Army	6	17	-1.50	Punt
Q2	East Carolina	10	63	-0.96	Interception
Q2	Army	3	8	-2.41	Ended
Q2	East Carolina	6	0	-5.08	Fumble
Q2	Army	2	9	-0.35	Ended
Q3	Army	8	75	+7.58	Rush TD
Q3	East Carolina	7	33	-3.57	Ended
Q3	Army	4	8	-5.43	Ended
Q3	East Carolina	7	34	-3.16	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Army Black Knights · Fumble (-5.22 EPA)
2. Q3 · Army Black Knights · Noah Short rushes for 60 yards (1st & 10) (+5.14 EPA)
3. Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Kyler Pearson rushes 32 yards for a touchdown (+5.11 EPA)
4. Q1 · Army Black Knights · Dewayne Coleman pass to Parker Poloskey for 10 yards (4th & 5) (+4.19 EPA)
5. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Fumble (-3.98 EPA)
6. Q3 · Army Black Knights · Dewayne Coleman rushes 2 yards for a touchdown (+3.91 EPA)
7. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Katin Houser pass to Yannick Smith for 27 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.63 EPA)
8. Q3 · Army Black Knights · Dewayne Coleman rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 1) (-3.53 EPA)

Key takeaways

• East Carolina Pirates controlled the final (28–6) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Katin Houser (East Carolina) — 245.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: East Carolina at 0.054 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Army Black Knights vs East Carolina Pirates?

Army Black Knights 6, East Carolina Pirates 28 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Army Black Knights vs East Carolina Pirates?

East Carolina Pirates won with a final score of 6–28.

Where can I find the Army Black Knights vs East Carolina Pirates box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401762471.

Who led Army Black Knights vs East Carolina Pirates in passing?

Katin Houser (East Carolina) led passers with 245.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Army Black Knights at East Carolina Pirates in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.