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The Charlotte 49ers (1-2) are in action on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium against the Florida Gators (2-1).
The Gators are very big favorites (currently -28) in their game against the 49ers, with the over/under being 51 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Gators are -5000 and the 49ers are +1800.)
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Game Info for Florida vs. Charlotte
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: SEC Network+
- Location: Gainesville, Florida
- Stadium: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | -28 | -109 | -111 | 51 | -111 | -109 | -5000 | +1800 |
Florida Pick Insights
- Florida is 1-1-0 against the spread this season.
Florida Stats & Insights
- Defensively, Florida has been a top-25 unit, ranking 10th-best by giving up only 256.3 yards per game. The offense ranks 51st (418.3 yards per game).
- Florida is putting up 29.7 points per game on offense this season (70th in the FBS), and is surrendering 15.7 points per game (31st) on defense.
- Florida has the 63rd-ranked offense this year in terms of passing yards (244 passing yards per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 24th-best with only 172.7 passing yards allowed per game.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Florida has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 22nd-best by allowing just 83.7 per game. The Gators rank 53rd on offense (174.3 rushing yards per game).
- Offensively, Florida ranks 80th in the FBS with a 39.4% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 48th in third-down percentage allowed (83.7).
- With one forced turnover (123rd in the FBS) against two turnovers committed (11th in the FBS), Florida (-1) owns the 75th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Florida’s Best Players
- Graham Mertz has 692 yards passing for Florida, completing 75.3% of his passes and throwing three touchdowns and one interception this season.
- Trevor Etienne has racked up 281 yards on 41 carries while finding the end zone two times.
- This season, Montrell Johnson has carried the ball 30 times for 148 yards (49.3 per game) and three touchdowns, while also racking up 59 yards through the air with one touchdown.
- Ricky Pearsall’s team-leading 258 yards as a receiver have come on 20 catches (out of 29 targets) with one touchdown.
- Eugene Wilson III has put up a 104-yard season so far, reeling in 12 passes on 12 targets.
- Jonathan Odom has compiled eight receptions for 72 yards, an average of 24 yards per game.
- Scooby Williams has one sack to pace the team, and also has two TFL and 11 tackles.
- Shemar James, Florida’s top tackler, has 17 tackles and two TFL this year.
- Devin Moore leads the team with one interception, while also putting up one pass defended.
Charlotte Betting Insights
- Charlotte has covered the spread once in two games this year.
- In Charlotte’s two games with a set total, the two teams combined to hit the over.
Charlotte Pick Insights
- Charlotte’s defense has been bottom-25 in total defense this season, ceding 422 total yards per game, which ranks 25th-worst. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 101st with 338.3 total yards per contest.
- Charlotte is posting 23 points per game on offense this season (98th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 27.3 points per game (89th-ranked) on defense.
- Charlotte ranks 102nd in passing yards per game (194), but it has been worse defensively, ranking 24th-worst in the FBS with 270.7 passing yards allowed per contest.
- In terms of rushing, Charlotte ranks 80th in the FBS on offense (144.3 rushing yards per game) and 92nd on the other side of the ball (151.3 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Charlotte’s offense has not been getting things done on third down, ranking third-worst in the FBS with a 24.3% third-down conversion percentage. It has been better on defense, surrendering a 46.5% third-down rate (107th-ranked).
- Charlotte has a bottom-25 turnover margin this season, 23rd-worst at -3.
Charlotte’s Best Players
- Trexler Ivey has 330 passing yards, or 110 per game, so far this season. He has completed 75.8% of his passes and has thrown one touchdown with one interception.
- Jalon Jones has rushed 32 times for 196 yards, with two touchdowns.
- Durell Robinson has piled up 26 carries and totaled 117 yards with one touchdown.
- Jack Hestera has hauled in 197 receiving yards on 15 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring one touchdown as a receiver.
- Jairus Mack has put together a 141-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught six passes on eight targets.
- Bryce Kennon’s seven targets have resulted in six catches for 107 yards and one touchdown.
- Eyabi Anoma leads the team with one sack, and also has one TFL and 12 tackles.
- Wayne Jones is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s totaled 20 tackles, one TFL, and 0.5 sacks.
- Kameron Howard has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has seven tackles and two passes defended to his name.
