FBS-CFB Game Preview: Charlotte 49ers (1-4) vs. Army Black Knights (2-3)

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Venue & Game Details

Stadium: Michie Stadium (Capacity: 38,000)

Location: West Point, New York

Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET

Broadcast: CBS Sports Network

Weather Forecast (West Point, NY)

Conditions: Mostly sunny, crisp fall afternoon

Kickoff Temp: 61°F (16°C)

Wind: 6–9 mph

Precipitation: 0% chance

Impact: Ideal football weather; no major weather-related effects expected.

Injury Report

Charlotte 49ers

QB Conner Harrell – OUT for season (shoulder)

WR Justin Olson – OUT for season

WR Jayden McGowan – OUT for season

RB Henry Rutledge – OUT for season

RB Rod Gainey – Questionable (ankle)

TE Grant Laskey – Questionable

Army Black Knights

WR Kurt Thompson – Questionable

WR Brady Anderson – Questionable

(Charlotte is severely depleted at QB and WR; Army’s passing game may be limited if both receivers miss.)

Key Player Matchups

QB Zach Wilcke (Charlotte) vs. Army Secondary

Wilcke: 150 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT vs. USF last week.

Army Pass Defense: Allowing 216.6 YPG (#65 FBS).

RB CJ Stokes (Charlotte) vs. Army Front Seven

Stokes: 149 yards, 1 TD on 48 carries.

Army Run Defense: 155.6 YPG allowed (#87 FBS).

QB Cale Hellums (Army) vs. Charlotte Linebackers

Hellums: 41 passing yards, 81 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs vs. UAB.

Charlotte Defense: Allowing 208 rushing YPG (#127 FBS).

RB Noah Short (Army) vs. Charlotte Front

Short: 310 yards on 45 carries (6.9 YPC).

Charlotte Run Defense: One of the worst in FBS.

WR E. Jai Mason (Charlotte) vs. Army CBs

Mason: 310 yards, 4 TDs.

Army Pass Defense: Middle of the pack, but vulnerable to big plays.

Recent Team Form

Charlotte 49ers

Last game: Lost 54-26 to South Florida.

Offense: 333 YPG (#110), 19.8 PPG (#114).

Defense: 466.2 YPG allowed (#130), 34.2 PPG allowed (#126).

Strength: Decent third-down conversion rate (43.1%).

Weakness: -7 turnover margin (#131 FBS), red-zone offense (66.7%, last in FBS).

Army Black Knights

Last game: Defeated UAB 31-13.

Offense: 363.2 YPG (#85), 25.2 PPG (#87).

Defense: 372.2 YPG allowed (#73), 27.4 PPG allowed (#95).

Strength: #4 rushing offense in FBS (278.4 YPG).

Weakness: Passing offense (#136 nationally, 84.8 YPG).

Series History

All-Time Record: First-ever meeting between Charlotte and Army Winsipedia][1].

Notable: Army has a long tradition of success at Michie Stadium; Charlotte is still building its FBS history.

Betting Trends

Charlotte:

1-4 ATS this season.

0-3-1 ATS as underdog.

3 of 5 games Over.

Army:

2-3 ATS this season.

2 of 5 games Over.

4-1 ATS in last 5 October games.

Totals:

Charlotte games average 52.5 total points.

Army games average 50.7 total points.

Both teams trending slightly Over.

Historical Betting Results

Army covered last week vs. UAB (-3.5, won 31-13).

Charlotte failed to cover vs. USF (+14, lost 54-26).

Army is 1-2 ATS in last 3 games; Charlotte is 0-3 ATS in last 3.

Projected Score: Army 38, Charlotte 13

Game Odds

Charlotte 49ers                                45.5

Army Black Knights                         – 18.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025

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