Story byKXANBilly GatesSun, December 28, 2025 at 2:24 AM UTC·1 min readAUSTIN (KXAN) — He was throwing passes for the Lake Travis Cavaliers last season, and on Saturday, Chaston Ditta led East Carolina to a 23-17 win over Pitt in his first collegiate start at quarterback. East Carolina quarterback Chaston Ditta (17) looks to pass during the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)Ditta threw for 177 yards and two touchdowns to help the Pirates beat the Panthers in the Go Bowling Military Bowl at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement LIST: Texas Longhorns players in the transfer portal or opting out of Citrus Bowl With starting quarterback Katin Houser opting out of the game with the intent to enter the transfer portal, Ditta was pressed into action, completing 8 of 17 passes without an interception.
