Army controlled most of the game against Charlotte in Week 7, building a 24-7 victory. The Black Knights scored early and often, putting up 7 points in the first quarter, 10 in the second, and 7 more in the third before holding scoreless in the fourth. Charlotte managed only 7 points, all coming in the fourth quarter on a Grayson Loftis touchdown pass to KD Hunter-Gibson.

Army's offense was efficient throughout, with Cale Hellums leading an attack that featured a 50-yard rushing touchdown run in the first quarter and a 44-yard completion to Noah Short in the third. Hayden Reed paced the ground game with 53 rushing yards. Charlotte's Loftis led the 49ers with 68 passing yards, while Cameren Smith led receivers with 9 catches.

The game stayed under the 45.5-point over-under, and Charlotte covered the 17.5-point spread despite the lopsided final score. Army's defense stifled Charlotte for three quarters, allowing the 49ers only their garbage-time touchdown in the final period.