- The largest pain point of ECU's season so far has been the pass game. QB Jake Garcia has already thrown 11 interceptions on the year through 5 games. They now face a Charlotte pass defense that ranks pretty close to dead last in everything. IF Garcia can avoid the interceptions the ECU should cruise.

- Charlotte has been banged up at quarterback all year and has struggled to get anything going on offense. ECU has a solid defense even without star CB Shavon Revel. A rare F matchup rating on the run ground for Charlotte which could lead to a lot of long 3rd downs and a tough day for the 49ers.