Football Game Preview: Northern Durham Knights vs. Riverside-Durham Pirates + How To Watch

The Northern Durham Knights will face off against the Riverside-Durham Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 49-6, which was the final score in Northern Durham's tilt against Hillside on Friday. The Knights haven't had much luck with the Hornets recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 45 points the game before, Riverside-Durham was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They were outmatched by Chapel Hill and fell 35-2. The Pirates were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 21-0.

Northern Durham's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Riverside-Durham, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.

Northern Durham might still be hurting after the 35-14 loss they got from Riverside-Durham in their previous matchup back in November of 2024. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.