Charlotte 49ers vs. The Citadel at a glance

Charlotte (3-3) at The Citadel (1-4)

2 p.m., Johnson Hagood Stadium

TV: None.

Radio: WFNZ (610-AM)

Scouting The Citadel

The Bulldogs’ only victory was a 37-14 decision against Gardner-Webb, which beat Charlotte last week 27-24 ... The Citadel quarterback Aaron Miller (Clover, S.C., High) leads a triple-option offense that averages 279.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks fifth nationally and first in the Southern Conference ... Brown (76.2 yards per game) is one of five Bulldog players who average more than 40 yards rushing ... The Bulldogs are young, with 16 true or redshirt freshman having played ... First-year coach Mike Houston comes from Lenoir-Rhyne, where he led the Bears to last season’s NCAA Division II championship game.

Matchup to watch

Charlotte OT Danny Book vs. The Citadel DE Justin Oxendine: The Bulldogs already have 14 sacks this season (10 coming against Gardner-Webb), with Oxendine and linebacker Tevin Floyd with 3.5 each. Charlotte’s offensive line, with Book playing a key role, has allowed just five sacks in six games.

Observations

By the numbers

92.0 Percent success in red zone by Charlotte’s offense.

5.3 Average margin of 49ers’ three defeats.

4 Tackles for loss last week by NT Larry Ogunjobi against Gardner-Webb, a school record.

549 More rushing yards for Charlotte than opponents (1,283-734), on four more carries.

This story was originally published October 10, 2014 at 8:06 PM with the headline "Charlotte 49ers vs. The Citadel at a glance."