Charlotte 49ers vs Appalachian State Mountaineers Prediction, 9/19/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Charlotte 49ers vs Appalachian State Mountaineers

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Location: Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, NC

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Mountaineers (-19.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51

The Charlotte 49ers (0-2) are on their way to Kidd Brewer Stadium on Saturday, September 19, 2026 where they will meet the Appalachian State Mountaineers (2-0). Charlotte is 19.5-point dogs from oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 51.

The Charlotte 49ers step onto the field holding a record of 0-2 for this season. In their last contest, the 49ers played the Ole Miss Rebels and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 41-9. When it came to stopping the run, the 49ers conceded 127 yds on 24 attempts, which is an average of 5.3 yards per run allowed. Charlotte allowed 27 pass completions on 34 tries for 293 yds, and a completion percentage of 79.4%. When all was said and done, they had 61 plays which converted into 322 yards. The Charlotte 49ers ended up running the ball 33 times and recorded 143 yards, which earned them an average of 4.3 yards per carry.

In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the Charlotte 49ers have an average of 25.0 PPG. As a unit they average 179.5 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 62nd in the country. The 49ers have earned 860 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Charlotte has totaled 3 passing touchdowns and 3 touchdowns on the ground. Charlotte has a total of 38 first downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 13 infractions for 74 yards. They have turned the ball over 3 times.

The 49ers rank 134th in the country when it comes to team defense, allowing 42.0 points per contest. They are allowing an average of 5.3 yards per rushing attempt and 197.5 yards on the ground per game this season. In total, they have given up 395 rushing yards through 2 games. When talking about yards via the pass, the 49ers have allowed 425 yds which has them ranked 80th in college football. They are giving up 212.5 yards per contest through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 76.6%. For the season, they have relinquished 410.0 yards per outing which has them sitting 115th in D-1. They have given up 2 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 9 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Mountaineers step onto the field holding a record of 2-0 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Mountaineers got the victory with a final of 27-24 when they faced the East Carolina Pirates. Appalachian State conceded 35 running attempts for 187 yds (5.3 yards per rush). The Mountaineers secondary allowed a completion percentage of 56.8%, relinquishing 230 yds on 21 out of 37 through the air. The Mountaineers finished with 395 yds while they ran 72 plays (5.5 yards per play). Appalachian State ran for 2.9 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 128 yards on 44 carries.

In terms of this team's ability to score points, the Mountaineers are sitting 36th in college football with an average of 41.0 PPG. The Appalachian State Mountaineers maintain an average of 521.0 yards/outing, ranking them 19th in the country. The Appalachian State offense has accrued 110 yds of penalties on 17 infractions, which has them sitting 26th in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have given away no interceptions while surrendering 1 fumble and they have been able to record 55 first downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Mountaineers currently have a total of 615 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 307.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 25th in the nation. They average 213.5 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 427 yards for the year.

Appalachian State has surrendered a total of 239 rushing yards (119.5 yards per outing) and 1 touchdown on the ground for the season. They have allowed the opposition 2 touchdowns via the pass and 214.0 yards/game, which has them in 82nd in D-1. They have totaled 1 fumble recovery and 3 picks this season. The Mountaineers defense has been on the field for 132 plays, ranking them 81st in D-1. The Mountaineers are conceding 13.5 points per contest, which has them 36th in D-1.

Who will win tonight's 49ers/Mountaineers college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the 49ers +19.5

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