UNC-Charlotte vs Indiana Picks and Prediction – 9/21/2024

The Charlotte 49ers will be on the road again this week with a matchup in Indiana against the Indiana Hoosiers. Charlotte comes into this week with one win and two losses overall following a narrow one point victory against Gardner Webb a week ago to end a 2 game losing streak. Offensively Charlotte has been mediocre this season having scored just 54 total points through their first three games following the win against Gardner Webb. Defensively Charlotte has had a ton of troubles as they have allowed 94 points through three games resulting in their sub .500 record. For other college football actions see our College Football Picks.

Defensively Charlotte did just enough a week ago giving up 26 points on 390 yards and forced 3 turnovers in the victory. Offensively Charlotte scored 27 points including 21 in the fourth quarter on 349 total yards. Deshawn Purdie led the way for Charlotte completing 16 passes for 194 yards in the game. Trexler Ivey completed 11 passes for 142 yards and two scores in the game period Bryce Kennan but the team was 70 yards on five receptions, while Sean brown chipped in four catches for 66 yards and one score.

The Indiana Hoosiers will be at home again this week undefeated on the year following a blowout 29 point victory against UCLA last week. Defensively Indiana has been phenomenal this season allowing just over 7 points per game as they have given up 23 total points through three outings. The Indiana offense is one of the best units in the nation as the Hoosiers have poured in exactly 150 points through three games played including a 77 point outing in week two against Western Illinois.

Defensively Indiana did the work in their last outing giving up just 13 points on 238 total yards and forced 2 turnovers in the game. Offensively Indiana continued to roll pouring in 42 points on 430 total yards. Kurtis Rourke led the way for the Indiana offense completing 25 passes for 307 yards and four scores in the game. Justice Ellison was the top ball carrier with 47 yards and one score on 10 carries and Elijah Green chipped in three carries for 15 yards and one score. Miles Cross led the team with 90 yards and one touchdown on 6 receptions.

The Indiana Hoosiers are by far the better team in this matchup, and it will show from the opening minutes on Saturday. Look for Indiana to dominate this game on both sides of the ball as they roll to an easy victory. Take the Hoosiers to do the work as they get their fourth win of the season where they blow out win and cover against a visiting Charlotte team. Final Score Prediction, Indiana Hoosiers win and cover 49-3.