Military Bowl between ECU, Boston College canceled due to COVID

The Military Bowl between East Carolina and Boston College has been canceled due to COVID-19.

East Carolina Director of Athletics Jon Gilbert confirmed the game's cancellation.

"Boston College AD Pat Kraft and I have been in communication the last two days, and he phoned me a short time ago to inform me the Eagles would not be able to participate in the Military Bowl due to COVID-19. We are obviously very disappointed to not be able to play the game. Our student-athletes, coaches and staff have worked tirelessly for the opportunity to represent ECU in a bowl game. Pirate Nation responded and were planning to paint Annapolis purple and gold. Unfortunately, we continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, but our priority remains the health and safety of our student-athletes."

The game was scheduled to be played in Annapolis, Maryland on Monday afternoon.

"This is painful to digest," said ECU coach Mike Houston. "I'm hurting for the young men representing our football program. We are crushed that we can't compete on Monday and allow our seniors one final opportunity to wear the Pirates uniform."

East Carolina finished the regular season 7-5 and was set to make its first bowl appearance since 2014. ECU also reached the Military Bowl in 2010, falling to Maryland 51-20.