Charlotte vs. Navy: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – October 14

Updated Oct. 14, 2023 1:31 p.m. ET

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Alex Tecza will lead the Navy Midshipmen (2-3) into their game against the Charlotte 49ers (1-4) at Jerry Richardson Stadium on Saturday at 2:00 PM ET.

Go to ESPN+ to watch the Midshipmen battle the 49ers.

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How to Watch Navy vs. Charlotte

When: Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET
Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina
TV: Watch on ESPN+

Navy's 2023 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
8/26/2023	vs. Notre Dame	L 42-3	+20.5
9/9/2023	vs. Wagner	W 24-0	+20.5
9/14/2023	at Memphis	L 28-24	+13
9/30/2023	vs. South Florida	L 44-30	-3.5
10/7/2023	vs. North Texas	W 27-24	-6.5
10/14/2023	at Charlotte	-
10/21/2023	vs. Air Force	-	-
11/4/2023	at Temple	-	-
11/11/2023	vs. UAB	-	-
11/18/2023	vs. East Carolina	-	-
11/25/2023	at SMU	-	-
12/9/2023	vs. Army	-	-

Midshipmen 2023 Stats & Insights

Navy is putting up 349 yards per game offensively this year (100th in the FBS), and are giving up 397.4 yards per game (96th) on the defensive side of the ball.
While Navy's pass defense ranks 91st with 243.8 passing yards allowed per game,the offense has been worse, ranking second-worst (100.8 passing yards per game).
The Midshipmen have been a bottom-25 scoring offense this season, ranking 22nd-worst with 21.6 points per contest. Defensively, they are ranked 84th in the FBS (27.6 points allowed per game).
The Midshipmen rank 86th in run defense this season (153.6 rushing yards allowed per game), but they've been playing really well on offense, ranking fourth-best in the FBS with 248.2 rushing yards per game.
Navy ranks 23rd-worst in third-down percentage (33.3%), but has played better on defense, ranking 54th with a 36.5% third-down percentage allowed.
The Midshipmen have the ninth-best turnover margin in college football at +6, forcing nine turnovers (39th in the FBS) while turning it over three times (fourth in the FBS).

Navy 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Alex Tecza	FB
Tai Lavatai	QB	419 YDS (51%) / 3 TD / 0 INT 167 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 33.4 RUSH YPG
Dabe Fofana	FB	419 YDS (51%) / 3 TD / 0 INT 167 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 33.4 RUSH YPG
Eli Heidenreich	RB	85 YDS / 1 TD / 17 YPG / 10.6 YPC 3 REC / 87 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 17.4 REC YPG
Will Harbour	LB	36 TKL / 3 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Xavier McDonald	LB	23 TKL / 1 TFL / 3 SACK
Rayuan Lane	FS	25 TKL / 0 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 2 INT
Colin Ramos	LB	36 TKL / 1 TFL

Charlotte's 2023 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
9/2/2023	vs. South Carolina State	W 24-3	-
9/9/2023	at Maryland	L 38-20	+24.5
9/16/2023	vs. Georgia State	L 41-25	+5.5
9/23/2023	at Florida	L 22-7	+28
9/30/2023	at SMU	L 34-16	+22.5
10/14/2023	vs. Navy	-
10/21/2023	at East Carolina	-	-
10/27/2023	vs. Florida Atlantic	-	-
11/4/2023	at Tulsa	-	-
11/11/2023	vs. Memphis	-	-
11/18/2023	vs. Rice	-	-
11/25/2023	at South Florida	-	-

49ers 2023 Stats & Insights

Charlotte's offense has been a bottom-25 unit in total offense this season, posting 311.2 total yards per game, which ranks 13th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 105th with 404.8 total yards allowed per contest.
Charlotte's passing game has been struggling, ranking 16th-worst in the FBS with 175.8 passing yards per game. It has been better on defense, giving up 241.2 passing yards per contest (85th-ranked).
The 49ers rank ninth-worst in points per game (18.4), but they've been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 84th in the FBS with 27.6 points surrendered per contest.
The 49ers rank 92nd in the FBS with 135.4 rushing yards per contest on offense, and they rank 100th with 163.6 rushing yards given up per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
In terms of third-down efficiency, this season has been hard for Charlotte on both offense and defense, as it is posting a 24.6% third-down conversion rate (second-worst) and allowing a 43.9% conversion rate (25th-worst).
At -1, the 49ers have the 74th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with six forced turnovers (97th in the FBS) and seven turnovers committed (47th in the FBS).

Charlotte 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jalon Jones	QB	420 YDS (61.1%) / 2 TD / 3 INT 316 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 63.2 RUSH YPG
Jack Hestera	WR	23 REC / 286 YDS / 2 TD / 57.2 YPG
Durell Robinson	RB	166 YDS / 1 TD / 33.2 YPG / 4.2 YPC
Trexler Ivey	QB	459 YDS (64.4%) / 2 TD / 2 INT -54 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -10.8 RUSH YPG
Eyabi Anoma	DL	24 TKL / 4 TFL / 4 SACK
Demetrius Knight II	LB	30 TKL / 3 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 1 INT
Nikhai Hill-Green	LB	33 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 SACK
Prince Bemah	LB	28 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK