The Florida International University Panthers (2-4, 0-2 CUSA) head to take on the University of North Carolina Charlotte 49ers (1-6, 0-3 CUSA), who will be looking to halt their losing streak, at Jerry Richardson Stadium on Saturday. The 49ers are 14.5-point favorites, and the total is 63.5.FIU is coming off a tough 30-10 loss at the hands of UTSA at Riccardo Silva Stadium last Friday.
Grayson James was 18 of 36 for 174 yards and an interception. Lexington Joseph ran six times for 56 yards. Kris Mitchell caught two passes for 70 yards. Charlotte dropped a third straight game last Saturday, falling 34-20 to UAB at Protective Stadium. Chris Reynolds threw for 214 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions. ChaVon McEachern carried nine times for 61 yards. Elijah Spencer scored once. He had four receptions for 103 yards.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The 49ers won the only game between the teams last season, a 45-33 victory in October. Chris Reynolds threw four touchdowns for Charlotte. Max Bortenschlager tossed four touchdowns for FIU, as Tyrese Chambers found the end zone twice.
TALE OF THE TAPE
The Panthers are averaging 15.5 points per game for the season, 125th in FBS, and they are facing a 49ers defense that has surrendered 44.6 PPG (131st). Meanwhile, Charlotte has scored 25.0 points a game this season, 96th in the nation, and FIU is allowing 36.8 PPG (122nd).The Panthers rank as one of the country’s worst teams in rushing yards per game (105.3, 116th), while they are 90th in passing yards (218.2).
They may find their best opportunities on the ground, as the 49ers are 130th in the country in rushing yards allowed per game (257.0). Against the pass, Charlotte is 114th (276.6). Charlotte has been one of the country’s least productive rushing teams, averaging 97.3 yards per game (120th), while ranking 38th in passing yards (276.0). The Panthers are allowing 267.0 passing yards (105th) and 177.3 rushing yards per game (104th).
TOP PERFORMERS
Through six games, Grayson James has thrown for seven touchdowns (5 INT) and 182.2 yards per game to lead FIU in passing. In three away games this season, he has three TDs (2 INT) and an average of 152.0 yards passing. Lexington Joseph leads the team in rushing with an average of 48.5 yards a game over six games. He has one touchdown on the ground and two through the air. Tyrese Chambers is the Panthers’ leading receiver with 52.4 yards a game and three TDs.
Chris Reynolds has 14 passing touchdowns (6 INT) with 260.2 yards per game through five games to lead Charlotte. In one previous home game this season, he threw for four TDs and 347 yards. Shadrick Byrd has been the home team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 44.6 yards a game through seven games. He has three touchdowns. Elijah Spencer has been a key target in the 49ers’ aerial attack. He has four touchdowns and a 91.6 yard per game average through seven appearances.
SportsTips’ College Football Pick:
Charlotte (-550)
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