CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Interstat) — Quarterback Drew Mestemaker threw for 608 yards and four touchdowns as North Texas routed Charlotte 54-20 on Friday night at Jerry Richardson Stadium. The Mean Green quarterback completed 37 of 49 passes, fueling an offense that exploded for 27 points in the fourth quarter to turn a competitive game into a blowout. Javen Nicholas had a standout performance in the loss for the 49ers, catching seven passes for 187 yards and two touchdowns. The victory improves North Texas to 5-1 on the season, while Charlotte falls to 1-5.