Who's Playing

Charlotte (home) vs. Massachusetts (away)

Current Records: Charlotte 1-1-0; Massachusetts 0-2-0

What to Know

Massachusetts will square off against Charlotte on the road at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday at Jerry Richardson Stadium. Coming off of a loss in a game they were expected to win, Massachusetts now face the more daunting task of proving themselves against unfavorable odds.

The Minutemen found themselves the reluctant recipients of a vexing 20-45 punch to the gut against S. Illinois last Saturday. This makes it the second loss in a row for Massachusetts.

Meanwhile, after a dominant victory in their contest last month, Charlotte was humbled. They lost to App. State by a decisive 41-56 margin. If Charlotte was hoping to take revenge for the 9-45 defeat against App. State the last time the teams met, then they were left disappointed.

With the two teams each stumbling in off of a defeat, both will be hungry for the win. The Minutemen are stumbling into the game with the fourth most yards allowed per game in the nation, having given up 528 on average. The 49ers have experienced some defensive struggles of their own as they are fifth worst in the nation in touchdowns allowed, with 9 on the season. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 6 p.m. ET
  • Where: Jerry Richardson Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
  • TV: ESPN3.com
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $14.00

Odds

The 49ers are a big 21 point favorite against the Minutemen.

The line has drifted a bit towards the 49ers, as the game opened with the 49ers as a 19 point favorite.

Over/Under: 66

Series History

Massachusetts won the only game these two teams have played in the last five years.

  • Sep 22, 2018 - Massachusetts 49 vs. Charlotte 31

Weather

The current forecast: partly sunny, with a temperature of 82 degrees.