In a dramatic conclusion to the Military Bowl, East Carolina University (ECU) defeated North Carolina State University (NC State) 26-21. The game was marred by a violent brawl in the final minute, triggered by an incident involving an ECU player stealing a towel from NC State. The confrontation escalated, resulting in eight players being ejected and a referee suffering a bloody injury after being struck during the chaos. Video footage captured the turmoil, highlighting the tumultuous end to a thrilling match where ECU rallied to secure the victory.