On Saturday, Sept. 22, Charlotte Football (2-2) hit the road for their first road game of the season against the University of Massachusetts at Amherst Minutemen (2-3). The 49ers were unable to overcome a 28 point first quarter deficit and lost their second game of the season 49-31.
UMASS jumped out to a quick start on a 93-yard kick return touchdown on the first play of the game by running back Marquis Young. The Minutemen continued to capitalize on 49ers special teams mistakes when a bad snap on a punt attempt led to a short yardage situation.
Charlotte was held to 90 total yards of offense in the first half and was facing an upward climb to get back in the game.