Florida Atlantic at Charlotte: 10/21/21 College Football Picks and Prediction

Defensively, Florida Atlantic is holding their opponents to an average of 23.0 ppg on 376.2 total yards per game (173.5 passing yds/g; 202.7 rushing yds/g).

The Charlotte 49ers improved to 4-2 on the season after defeating the FIU Panthers, 45-33, on October 8th. Charlotte struggled defensively, however, had no trouble finding the scoreboard against the Panthers and was able to pull away after a 41-yard pick-six by the 49ers Jonathan Alexander gave Charlotte a 38-20 lead with just 5:45 left in the 4th quarter. Charlotte was outgained by FIU by a 538-378 margin, however, won the turnover battle by a 1-0 margin in the victory. Leading the way for the 49ers was QB Chris Reynolds who completed 22 of 28 passes for 199 yards & 4 TD.

On the season, Charlotte is averaging 29.8 ppg on 406.2 total yards per game (229.8 passing yds/g; 176.3 rushing yds/g). Offensively, Charlotte has been led by QB Chris Reynolds who has completed 65.2% of his passes for 1318 yards, 15 TD, & 3 INT while also rushing for 199 yards & 3 TD. The top receiving threats for the 49ers have been Grant DuBose (29 rec, 466 yards, 4 TD), Victor Tucker (31 rec, 432 yards, 2 TD), & Elijah Spencer (10 rec, 150 yards, 3 TD). Leading the way for the 49ers backfield has been the duo of Calvin Camp (61 att, 356 yards, 3 TD) & Shadrick Byrd (71 att, 295 yards, TD).

Defensively, Charlotte is allowing their opponents to average 25.7 ppg on 448.5 total yards per game (223.3 passing yds/g; 225.2 rushing yds/g).

The Owls are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS loss and 20-7 ATS in their last 27 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. The 49ers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall, however, are just 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.

Charlotte has looked impressive at times this season, however, this is an offense that is centered around Chris Reynolds and in my opinion, doesn’t have many impact players at the other skilled positions. Florida Atlantic played well against a good UAB team outside of the turnovers and is led by a solid defense that ranks 54th in scoring defense. Charlotte hasn’t forced many turnovers this season and as I think the Owls defense will do a good job keeping the Owls off the scoreboard, I think N’Kosi Perry and the Florida Atlantic offense does enough to win this one by more than a TD. Good Luck!