How to Watch Charlotte vs. East Carolina: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 5, 2024

Updated Oct. 5, 2024 3:29 p.m. ET

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Jerry Richardson Stadium is the venue where Anthony Smith and the East Carolina Pirates (3-2) will match up against the Charlotte 49ers (2-3) on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

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How to Watch East Carolina vs. Charlotte

When: Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

East Carolina's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	vs. Norfolk State	W 42-3
9/7/2024	at Old Dominion	W 20-14
9/14/2024	vs. Appalachian State	L 21-19
9/21/2024	at Liberty	L 35-24
9/28/2024	vs. UTSA	W 30-20
10/5/2024	at Charlotte	-
10/19/2024	at Army	-
10/26/2024	vs. Temple	-
11/7/2024	vs. Florida Atlantic	-
11/14/2024	at Tulsa	-
11/23/2024	at North Texas	-
11/29/2024	vs. Navy	-

East Carolina 2024 Stats & Insights

From an offensive standpoint, East Carolina ranks 72nd in the FBS with 393.6 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 73rd in total defense (355.2 yards allowed per contest).
East Carolina is compiling 273 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 34th in the FBS. The defense ranks 99th, surrendering 239.2 passing yards per contest.
The Pirates rank 85th in scoring offense (27 points per game) and 36th in scoring defense (18.6 points allowed per game) this season.
The Pirates rank 107th in run offense (120.6 rushing yards per game) and 41st in run defense (116 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
On offense, East Carolina ranks 39th in the FBS with a 45.6% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, the team's defense ranks 65th in third-down conversion rate allowed (116).
The Pirates have the 101st-ranked turnover margin in college football at -3, forcing 12 turnovers (fifth in the FBS) while turning it over 15 times (133rd in the FBS).

East Carolina 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jake Garcia	QB	1,315 YDS (59.5%) / 7 TD / 11 INT 40 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 8 RUSH YPG
Rahjai Harris	RB	349 YDS / 3 TD / 69.8 YPG / 4 YPC
Winston Wright	WR	21 REC / 263 YDS / 2 TD / 52.6 YPG
Anthony Smith	WR	17 REC / 277 YDS / 2 TD / 55.4 YPG
Zakye Barker	LB	24 TKL / 2 TFL / 0.5 SACK
Gavin Gibson	DB	11 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Omar Rogers	DB	23 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Elijah Morris	DL	6 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 SACK

Charlotte's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	vs. James Madison	L 30-7
9/7/2024	at North Carolina	L 38-20
9/14/2024	vs. Gardner-Webb	W 27-26
9/21/2024	at Indiana	L 52-14
9/28/2024	at Rice	W 21-20
10/5/2024	vs. East Carolina	-
10/19/2024	at Navy	-
10/26/2024	at Memphis	-
10/31/2024	vs. Tulane	-
11/16/2024	vs. South Florida	-
11/23/2024	at Florida Atlantic	-
11/29/2024	vs. UAB	-

Charlotte 2024 Stats & Insights

Charlotte has plenty of room to get better, as it ranks 20th-worst in total yards per game (318.2) and 12th-worst in total yards surrendered per game (454).
Charlotte's defense has been a bottom-25 unit in pass defense this season, ceding 264.4 passing yards per game, which ranks 20th-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 59th with 238.8 passing yards per contest.
This season has been difficult for the 49ers on both sides of the ball, as they are putting up only 17.8 points per game (14th-worst) and allowing 33.2 points per game (18th-worst).
In terms of rushing, this season has been rough for the 49ers on both offense and defense, as they are compiling just 79.4 rushing yards per game (sixth-worst) and allowing 189.6 rushing yards per game (24th-worst).
Charlotte's third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, registering a 29.6% third-down rate, which ranks 16th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 82nd with a 39.7% third-down rate allowed.
The 49ers have recorded six forced turnovers (62nd in the FBS) and committed eight turnovers (96th in the FBS) this season for a -2 turnover margin that ranks 89th in the FBS.

Charlotte 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
O'Mega Blake	WR	10 REC / 206 YDS / 3 TD / 41.2 YPG
Hahsaun Wilson	RB	143 YDS / 2 TD / 28.6 YPG / 4.5 YPC
Sean Brown	WR	18 REC / 199 YDS / 1 TD / 39.8 YPG
Trexler Ivey	QB	315 YDS (58.9%) / 3 TD / 1 INT
Al-Ma'hi Ali	DB	27 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Reid Williford	LB	26 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK
Dontae Balfour	DB	19 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Treyveon McGee	DB	22 TKL / 2 TFL