In-state rivals NC State, East Carolina meet in Military Bowl

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East Carolina turned its season around following an October coaching change. The Pirates became bowl-eligible, and their reward was a game against an in-state rival.

North Carolina State will meet East Carolina and new coach Blake Harrell in the Military Bowl on Saturday in Annapolis, Md.

Harrell, the defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach, became the Pirates' interi