Navy's record-setting quarterback Keenan Reynolds was around when these teams last met three years ago. Navy rushed for 512 yards in a 56-28 victory. I don't see East Carolina being able to stop Navy's option attack, nor slow down Reynolds, who has accounted for 65 career touchdowns.

The Pirates won't be able to key just on Navy's ground attack because they lost a lot in their secondary from last season.

I expect a lot of passing from East Carolina. The Pirates couldn't run on Florida last week, but quarterback Blake Kemp was 34-of-55 throwing for 333 yards and three touchdowns.