Following their massive win over Boise State, UTEP (3-3, Conference USA 1-1) trekked to North Carolina to face Charlotte (1-5, Conference USA 0-2). In their previous two matchups, UTEP fell to the 49ers 38-28 and 28-21. This matchup presented a different outcome with the Miners pulling off a crucial win.
First Quarter
The 49ers started the game with the ball at the Charlotte 25-yard line. The 49ers would drive the ball to the UTEP 23-yard line when 49ers senior quarterback Chris Reynolds connected with junior wide receiver Grant DuBose for the first touchdown of the evening, bringing the score to 7-0 for Charlotte.