2016 Charlotte 49ers football team

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2016 Charlotte 49ers football
49ers wordmark.png
Conference Conference USA
DivisionEast Division
Record4–8 (3–5 C-USA)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Jeff Mullen (4th season)
Offensive scheme Spread
Defensive coordinatorMatt Wallerstedt (2nd season)
Base defense 3–4
Home stadium Jerry Richardson Stadium
Seasons
  2015
2017  
2016 Conference USA football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
East Division
Western Kentucky xy$  7 1   11 3  
Old Dominion x  7 1   10 3  
Middle Tennessee  5 3   8 5  
FIU  4 4   4 8  
Charlotte  3 5   4 8  
Marshall  2 6   3 9  
Florida Atlantic  2 6   3 9  
West Division
Louisiana Tech xy  6 2   9 5  
UTSA  5 3   6 7  
Southern Miss  4 4   7 6  
North Texas  3 5   5 8  
Rice  2 6   3 9  
UTEP  2 6   4 8  
Championship: Western Kentucky 58, Louisiana Tech 44
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2016 Charlotte 49ers football team represented the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (also called Charlotte or UNC Charlotte) in the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. It was the school's fourth season of NCAA football, their second season of NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) play, and their second season as a member of Conference USA's East Division. The team was led by fourth-year head coach Brad Lambert and played its home games on campus at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. This was the first season the 49ers were eligible to participate in a bowl game. They finished the season 4–8, 3–5 in C-USA play to finish in fifth place in the East Division.

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Coaching staff

Former Eastern Kentucky head coach Dean Hood was announced as assistant head coach and tight ends coach on December 18, 2015. Lambert had worked with Hood at Wake Forest and had been his replacement as defensive coordinator for the Demon Deacons. Johnson Richardson moved from coaching tight ends to offensive line coach. [1] After three years with the 49ers Napoleon Sykes returned to Navy to coach defensive line for the Midshipmen. [2] NC State quality control coach Ulrick Edmonds joined the staff of February 12, 2016. He replaced Sykes as outside linebackers coach. [3] After a one-year stint as offensive line coach, having stepped into the role after the sudden death of Phil Ratliff, former Carolina Panther, Kevin Donnalley returned the Charlotte 49ers radio broadcast team.

NamePositionSeasons at
Charlotte
Alma mater
Brad Lambert Head coach/Special teams 4 Kansas State (1987)
Dean Hood Assistant head coach/tight ends 1 Ohio Wesleyan (1985)
Jeff Mullen Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks 4 Wittenberg (1990)
Matt Wallerstedt Defensive coordinator/Inside linebackers 2 Kansas State (1988)
James Adams Secondary 4 Wake Forest (2006)
Aaron Curry Defensive line 3 Wake Forest (2008)
Ulrick Edmonds Outside linebackers 1 James Madison (2001)
Damien Gary Running backs 4 Georgia (2005)
Johnson Richardson Offensive line 4 Wofford (2010)
Joe Tereshinski III Wide receivers/Recruiting coordinator 4 Georgia (2006)
Reference: [4]

Recruiting

Position key

H-Back H-Back Center C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
Defensive end DE Defensive lineman DL Defensive tackle DT End E
Fullback FB Guard G Halfback HB Kicker K
Kickoff returner KR Offensive tackle OT Offensive lineman OL Linebacker LB
Long snapper LS Punter P Punt returner PR Quarterback QB
Running back RB Safety S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR

Recruiting class

The following recruits and transfers have signed letters of intent to the Charlotte 49ers football program for the 2016 recruiting year.

US college sports recruiting information for 2016 recruits
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeight40Commit date
Theis Bagnkop
OL
Frederikshavn, Denmark Louisburg College 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)300 lb (140 kg)Feb 3, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
Anthony Butler
LB
Charlotte, NC Vance H.S. 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)181 lb (82 kg)Jun 16, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
Ryan Carrierre
TE
Loganville, GA Grayson H.S. 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)230 lb (100 kg)Jul 1, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg
Ben DeLuca
DB
Orlando, FL Bishop Moore H.S. 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)185 lb (84 kg)Jul 17, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
Jacione Fugate
RB
Hampton, VA Kecoughtan H.S. 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)175 lb (79 kg)4.6Jan 24, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
Timmy Horne
DT
Wadesboro, NC Anson H.S. 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)270 lb (120 kg)Jun 17, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg
Benjamin LeMay
RB
Matthews, NC Butler H.S. 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)213 lb (97 kg)4.56Feb 26, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Nick Martin
DL
Lexington, KY P. L. Dunbar H.S. 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)230 lb (100 kg)Feb 3, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
Aaron McAllister
WR
Live Oak, FL Suwannee H.S. 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)200 lb (91 kg)4.86Feb 3, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
Kevin Olsen
QB
Riverside, CA Riverside C.C. 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)220 lb (100 kg)4.86Dec 16, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg
Austin Paraison
DT
Lehigh Acres, FL Lehigh H.S. 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)270 lb (120 kg)Jan 24, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg
Johnny Ray
DE
Mount Pleasant, SC Wando H.S. 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)260 lb (120 kg)4.86Jun 2, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Joe Thompson
QB
Ashburn, VA Stone Bridge H.S. 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)205 lb (93 kg)4.89Mar 21, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg
Robert Washington
RB
Huntersville, NC East Gaston H.S. 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)200 lb (91 kg)Feb 3, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Jamar Winston
DE
Hutchinson, KS Hutchinson C.C. 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)250 lb (110 kg)Dec 16, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 118   Rivals: 123   247Sports: 110   ESPN: N/A
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Charlotte Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  • "2016 Charlotte Football Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  • "ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  • "2016 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.

[5] [6] [7] [8]

Players

Player gameday honors

Wearing Jersey #49PositionGameGame CaptainsFlag Carriers
Justin BolusH-BackLouisville
Matt JohnsonRunning backElonKalif Phillips, Thomas La Bianca,
Larry Ogunjobi, Kedrick Davis
Robert Washington, Randy Suydam,
Anthony Covington
Justin Bridges-ThompsonLinebackerEMUBrandon Banks, Austin Duke,
Tanner Fleming, Kyle Hoffman
Jeff Gemmell, Ben LeMay,
Jack Wellenhofer
Tyriq HarrisLinebackerTempleNick Cook, Austin Duke,
T.L. Ford, Larry Ogunjobi
Justin Bridges-Thompson,
Arthur Hart, Robert Washington
Nate Davis Offensive linemanODUBrandon Banks, TL Ford II,
Larry Ogunjobi, Kalif Phillips
Cam Clark, Tyriq Harris,
Chris Montgomery
Eugene GermanOffensive linemanFlorida AtlanticBrandon Banks, Kyle Hoffman,
Larry Ogunjobi, Kalif Phillips
None
Thomas La BiancaOffensive linemanFIUNick Cook, Eugene German,
Hasaan Klugh, Larry Ogunjobi
None
Ben DeLuca Defensive backMarshallBrandon Banks, Austin Duke,
Eugene German, Larry Ogunjobi
None
Jarred BarrOffensive linemanSouthern Miss.Nick Cook, Jamal Covington,
Kyle Hoffman, Larry Ogunjobi
None
Chris BrownOffensive linemanRiceZach Bumgarner, Nick Cook,
Jamal Covington, Terrance Winchester
None
Zach BumgarnerH-backMiddle TennesseeBrandon Banks, Larry Ogunjobi,
Casey Perry, Kalif Phillips
None
Wolfgang ZacherlOffensive linemanUTSANick Cook, Austin Duke,
Workpeh Kofa, Daquan Lucas
None
Reference: [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]

Roster

2016 Charlotte 49ers football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
QB 2Kevin OlsenRJr
RB 3Kalif PhillipsSr
QB 5Lee McNeillRSr
WR 6Workpeh KofaRSo
WR 7Mark QuattlebaumRSo
RB 8Matt JohnsonRSr
WR 9Uriah LeMayRJr
SR 10 Austin Duke RSr
QB 12Brooks BardenRSo
WR 13T.L. Ford IIJr
QB 14Joe Thompson Redshirt.svg  Fr
H-Back 15Justin BolusRSr
QB 16Hasaan KlughRSo
SR 18Chris MontgomeryJr
RB 19Bradan SmithJr
RB 20Robert WashingtonFr
WR 21Brooks Cunningham Redshirt.svg  So
WR 23Dakota HopperRJr
RB 25Keevin ThompsonSo
RB 26Jacione Fugate Redshirt.svg  Fr
RB 29Akease RankinRFr
RB 32Ben LemayFr
H-Back 36Kyle HoffmanRSr
G 50Jarred BarrRSr
OL 51Chris BrownRSo
H-Back 59Michael HolmesRFr
OL 60Darren DrakeSo
OL 63Cameron CurlingsRSr
OL 64 Nate Davis RSo
OL 68Jaelin Fisher Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 69Luke PrevetteFr
OT 70Casey PerryRSr
OL 71 Cameron Clark RFr
OT 73Jamal CovingtonRSr
G 74Thomas LaBiancaRSr
OT 75Eugene GermanRJr
OL 76Theis BagnkopFr
OT 77Wolfgang ZacherlRJr
OL 78Trevor StacyRFr
OL 79Josh SnapperRFr
H-Back 80Ben JacquesRFr
WR 81Trent Bostick Redshirt.svg  Sr
WR 82Ben EllisFr
WR 83Nate MullenRFr
WR 84Juwan FoggieRSo
H-Back 85Ryan Carriere Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 86Britton SmithRFr
H-Back 87Zach BumgardnerRSr
H-Back 88R.J. TylerRSo
WR 89Daniel RoseRFr
H-Back 90Zane TallyRSo
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DB 2Kedrick Davis
LB 4Justin Bridges-ThompsonSr
DE 5Brandon BanksRSr
LB 6Nick CookRSr
DB 9Nafees LyonRFr
DB 11ED RolleFr
DB 12Alex DuncanRSo
LB 17E.J. RhinehartRSr
CB 19Devin PearsonRJr
LB 20Nico AlcaldeRSr
DB 22J.T. Starr Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 23Anthony CovingtonRJr
LB 24Daquan LucasRJr
DB 25Denzel IrvinRSo
CB 27Terrance WinchesterRSr
DB 28 Ben DeLuca Fr
DB 29Matt AnthonyRFr
LB 30Darius IrvinRFr
DB 31Markevis DavisJr
LB 33Garrison DuncanRFr
LB 34Jeff GemmellRFr
LB 35Tyriq HarrisRFr
LB 35Nick VagnoneRSo
DB 36Robert Cheatem Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 37Keshaun Woods Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 38Arron McAlloster Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 39Tre'Shun WynnRSo
DB 40Jarvis HutchinsFr
DB 41A.J. McDonaldRFr
LB 42Anthony ButlerFr
DB 43Connor DulmageRSo
LB 44Cam Darley Redshirt.svg  Jr
LB 45Christian AsherRSo
LB 46 Alex Highsmith RFr
LB 47Carl YonterRJr
LB 50Karrington KingRJr
DL 52Zach DuncanRSo
LB 53Jarett SchottFr
LB 54Jordan StarnesRJr
LB 55A.D. CunninghamRFr
DL 56Randy SuydamRFr
DL 57Austin ParaisonFr
DL 58Johnny Ray Redshirt.svg  Fr
DE 62Tyler FainRSo
NT 65 Larry Ogunjobi RSr
DL 67Mitch MonskaRJr
DL 72Jamar WinstonRJr
DE 90Tommy DoctorRFr
DE 91Nick CarrollRJr
DL 92Nick Martin Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 93Javaris Jet Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 94Stedman LucasRSo
DL 95Devin CleggRSr
DL 96Alex HanffRFr
LB 96Josh StewartRFr
NT 97Tanner FlemmingSr
DL 98Jon HardyRFr
DL 99 Timmy Horne Redshirt.svg  Fr
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
P 37Hayden PezzoniRSr
K 38Jeremy SilinskiFr
P 39Kyle Corbett Redshirt.svg  Fr
P 40Arthur HartJr
K 43Jackson VanSickleFr
LS 48Keaston SinickiSr
LS 66Jack WellenhoferFr
K 69Stephen MuscarelloRSr
K 86Blake BrewerSr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches

[4]


Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster
Last update: September 6, 2016

Awards and honors

Preseason

In Season

Conference USA Weekly Awards
PlayerWeekGameSelectionRef.
Hasaan Klugh (RSO)6 (Oct. 10)Florida AtlanticCo-offensive player of the week [22]
Terrence Winchester (RSR)10 (Nov. 7)Southern Miss.Defensive player of the week [23]
Juwan Foggie (RSO)10 (Nov. 7)Southern Miss.Special teams player of the week [23]

Post-season

Post Season Honors
PlayerSelectionRef.
Larry Ogunjobi (RSR)2017 Senior Bowl [24]
Austin Duke (RSR)2017 Tropical Bowl [25]
Austin Duke (RSR)2017 College Gridiron Showcase [26]
Ben DeLuca (FR) Pro Football Focus All-Freshman Team [27]
Conference USA Post-season Awards
PlayerPositionSelectionRef.
Larry Ogunjobi (RSR)Nose TackleAll-Conference Team [28]
Ben DeLuca (FR)Defensive backAll-Freshman Team [29]
Tyriq Harris (RFR)LinebackerAll-Freshman Team [29]
Lee McNeill (SRS)QuarterbackAll-Academic Team [30]

Depth chart

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 17:00 pm [31] at No. 19 Louisville * ACCRSN [31] L 14–7053,127
September 106:00 pm Elon * CUSA.tv W 47–1415,807
September 176:00 pm Eastern Michigan *
  • Jerry Richardson Stadium
  • Charlotte, NC
CUSA.tvL 19–3715,080
September 2412:00 pmat Temple * ASN L 20–4827,786
October 16:00 pm Old Dominion
  • Jerry Richardson Stadium
  • Charlotte, NC
CUSA.tvL 17–5212,589
October 9 [a] 12:00 pmat Florida Atlantic CUSA.tvW 28–237,401
October 156:00 pm FIU Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Jerry Richardson Stadium
  • Charlotte, NC
CUSA.tvL 26–2713,939
October 225:30 pmat Marshall beIN W 27–2420,904
November 53:30 pmat Southern Miss ASNW 38–2728,347
November 122:00 pm Rice
  • Jerry Richardson Stadium
  • Charlotte, NC
CI L 21–2214,306
November 192:00 pm Middle Tennessee
  • Jerry Richardson Stadium
  • Charlotte, NC
ESPN3 L 31–3813,433
November 267:00 pmat UTSA CIL 14–3313,433
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to game
  • All times are in Eastern time
^[a] The game between Charlotte and Florida Atlantic scheduled for a 3:30 pm kickoff on October 8, 2016, was postponed due to the effects of Hurricane Matthew. The game was played the following day on October 9, 2016 with a noon kickoff. [32]
Schedule Source: [33] [34] [35]

Television

Charlotte 49ers home games and conference road games will be broadcast through Conference USA's television partners ESPN, CBS Sports, ASN, beIN, and Campus Insiders. [36] [37] Additional games will be available online through CUSA.tv. [38]

Radio

Radio coverage for all games is broadcast by IMG College through the Charlotte 49ers Radio Network flagship station WFNZ 610 AM (102.5 FM) The Fan and the TuneIn Charlotte 49ers IMG Sports Network app. The radio announcers are "Voice of the 49ers" Matt Swierad with play-by-play, former Carolina Panther Kevin Donnalley with color commentary, and Bobby Rosinski with sideline reports. Swierad and Donnalley also host the "Gold Mine Live" Coaches Show each Monday during the season at noon from Norm's in the UNC Charlotte Student Union. "Gold Mine Live" can be heard on 1660 AM. [39]

Preseason media poll

Conference USA released their preseason media poll on July 21, 2016, with the 49ers predicted to finish in last place in the East Division. [40]

East Division
Predicted finishTeam
1Middle Tennessee
2Western Kentucky
3Marshall
4Florida Atlantic
5FIU
6Old Dominion
7Charlotte

Game summaries

#19 Louisville Cardinals

Charlotte at Louisville
1234Total
49ers007714
#19 Cardinals28287770

The 49ers faced their first ACC opponents when they met their former C-USA and Metro Conference foes.

Top performers for the game were Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson, who passed for 286 yards and 6 touchdowns. Jackson also was the top rusher of the game, with 11 carries for 119 yards and 2 more touchdowns. Charlotte's Austin Duke had 5 receptions for 54 yards and a touchdown.

Game notes:

Elon Phoenix

Elon at Charlotte
1234Total
Phoenix700714
49ers020131447
  • Date: September 10
  • Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Charlotte, NC
  • Game start: 6:05 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:09
  • Game attendance: 15,807
  • Game weather: 89 °F (32 °C), Clear, 7 mph (11 km/h) N
  • Referee: Steven Lamanti
  • TV announcers (CUSA.tv): Matt Swierad, Kevin Donnalley, Bobby Rosinski

The Phoenix were looking to spoil the 49ers' home opener, but Charlotte got revenge for their first loss of the 2014 season.

Top performers for the game were Charlotte quarterback Kevin Olsen, who passed for 155 yards and 3 touchdowns. Elon rusher Brandon Gentry had 9 carries for 56 yards and a touchdown. Charlotte's Austin Duke had 4 receptions for 103 yards and a touchdown.

Game notes:

Eastern Michigan Eagles

Eastern Michigan at Charlotte
1234Total
Eagles71017337
49ers0331319
  • Date: September 17
  • Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Charlotte, NC
  • Game start: 6:05 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 2:54
  • Game attendance: 15,080
  • Game weather: 85 °F (29 °C), Scattered Clouds, 1 mph (1.6 km/h) N
  • Referee: Jay Edwards
  • TV announcers (CUSA.tv): Matt Swierad, Kevin Donnalley, Bobby Rosinski

The 49ers hosted their first opponents from the MAC when the Eagles visited Charlotte for the first time.

Top performers for the game were Eastern Michigan quarterback Todd Porter, who passed for 285 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Charlotte rusher Robert Washington had 20 carries for 120 yards. Eastern Michigan's Johnny Niupalau had 3 receptions for 72 yards and a touchdown.

Game notes:

Temple Owls

Charlotte at Temple
1234Total
49ers707620
Owls32814348

Charlotte visited the "City of Brotherly Love" for the first time hoping to return the favor to their former A10 conference mates for the drubbing they received at the hands of the Owls the previous season. Unfortunately it was more of the same for the 49ers.

Top performers for the game were Temple quarterback Phillip Walker, who passed for 268 yards and 2 touchdowns. Temple rusher Jahad Thomas had 15 carries for 68 yards and 2 touchdowns. Temple's Brodrick Yancey had 4 receptions for 70 yards and a touchdown.

Game notes:

Old Dominion Monarchs

Old Dominion at Charlotte
1234Total
Monarchs211021052
49ers370717
  • Date: October 1
  • Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Charlotte, NC
  • Game start: 6:05 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:17
  • Game attendance: 12,589
  • Game weather: 77 °F (25 °C), Clear, 0 mph (0 km/h)
  • Referee: Joe Pester
  • TV announcers (CUSA.tv): Matt Swierad, Kevin Donnalley, Bobby Rosinski

The 49ers were looking to even the series up when the Monarchs visited Charlotte for the first time. Unfortunately the Niners would fall hard to a fired-up Monarchs squad for the first C-USA game of the season.

Top performers for the game were Old Dominion quarterback David Washington, who passed for 256 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception. ODU rusher Gemonta Jackson had 9 carries for 55 yards and a touchdown. ODU's Zach Pascal had 5 receptions for 68 yards and a touchdown.

Game notes:

Florida Atlantic Owls

Charlotte at Florida Atlantic
1234Total
49ers7147028
Owls3140623
  • Date: October 9
  • Location: FAU Stadium
    Boca Raton, FL
  • Game start: 12:05 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:11
  • Game attendance: 7,401
  • Game weather: 80 °F (27 °C), Partly Cloudy, 9 mph (14 km/h) NNW
  • Referee: Ken Antee
  • TV announcers (CUSA.tv): Ken LaVicka, Kris Bartels, Mike Mreczko, Brian Rowitz

Charlotte visited Boca Raton for the first time looking to avenge a fourth quarter loss at home from the previous season. Not only did they accomplish that, but they also got their first conference win in program history after a controversial call reversal on a no time left Hail Mary ruled touchdown pass by FAU.

Top performers for the game were Charlotte quarterback Hasaan Klugh, who passed for 223 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception. FAU rusher Gregory Howell Jr. had 20 carries for 100 yards and 3 touchdowns. Charlotte's Austin Duke had 6 receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown.

Game notes:

FIU Panthers

FIU at Charlotte
1234Total
Panthers7331427
49ers0107926
  • Date: October 15
  • Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Charlotte, NC
  • Game start: 6:05 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:00
  • Game attendance: 13,939
  • Game weather: 70 °F (21 °C), Scattered Clouds, 1 mph (1.6 km/h) N
  • Referee: Daniel Gautreau
  • TV announcers (CUSA.tv): Matt Swierad, Kevin Donnalley, Bobby Rosinski

Charlotte was looking to even the series when the Panthers visited the Queen City for the first time. But a late score by FIU and a missed long range field goal would result in Charlotte's fourth lost Homecoming Game in a row.

Top performers for the game were FAU quarterback Alex McGough, who passed for 315 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Charlotte rusher Kalif Phillips had 24 carries for 99 yards. FAU's Thomas Owens had 11 receptions for 148 yards.

Game notes:

Marshall Thundering Herd

Charlotte at Marshall
1234Total
49ers1073727
Thundering Herd14100024

Charlotte visited the State of West Virginia for the first time looking to avenge a loss at home from the previous season. Task accomplished, the 49ers even the series with Marshall and notched their second C-USA road win of the season.

Top performers for the game were Marshall quarterback Chase Litton, who passed for 262 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Charlotte rusher Kalif Phillips had 23 carries for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns. Marshall's Josh Knight had 10 receptions for 94 yards.

Game notes:

Southern Miss Golden Eagles

Charlotte at Southern Miss
1234Total
49ers72110038
Golden Eagles14001327

Charlotte visited the State of Mississippi for the first time looking to avenge a loss at home from the previous season. Charlotte dominated the game, becoming the first time in C-USA history to win on the road at Marshall and Southern Miss. in a single season.

Top performers for the game were Southern Miss. quarterback Nate Mullens, who passed for 249 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Charlotte rusher Kalif Phillips had 29 carries for 183 yards. Southern Miss's Chase Whitehead had 2 receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown.

Game notes:

Rice Owls

Rice at Charlotte
1234Total
Owls0106622
49ers7140021
  • Date: November 12
  • Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Charlotte, NC
  • Game start: 2:05 pm EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:05
  • Game attendance: 14,306
  • Game weather: 57 °F (14 °C), Clear, 11 mph (18 km/h) NE
  • Referee: Joe Pester
  • TV announcers (Campus Insiders): Jeff Fischel, Darius Walker

Charlotte pulled ahead for a three touchdown lead, but an anemic second half let Rice win the game off of quarterback Tyler Stehling's arms and legs.

Top performers for the game were Rice Stehling, who passed for 279 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. Stehling was also the top rusher of the game, with 20 carries for 93 yards and two touchdowns. Rice's Zach Wright had 12 receptions for 111 yards.

Game notes:

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

Middle Tennessee at Charlotte
1234Total
Blue Raiders14107738
49ers06101531
  • Date: November 19
  • Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Charlotte, NC
  • Game start: 2:04 pm EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:36
  • Game attendance: 13,433
  • Game weather: 71 °F (22 °C), Scattered Clouds , 12 mph (19 km/h) W
  • Referee: Jay Edwards
  • TV announcers (ESPN 3): Bobby Rosinski, Damione Lewis

In Charlotte's first ever C-USA game the hosting Blue Raiders set new program records by pounding out a 42 to 7 first quarter on the thunderstruck 49ers. Charlotte was looking to return the favor when the Blue Raiders visited Charlotte for the first time. After a valiant late push to tie the game up late in the fourth quarter, Middle Tennessee would get the go ahead score and end the 49ers' chances of bowl eligibility.

Top performers for the game were Middle Tennessee quarterback John Urzua, who passed for 250 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Middle Tennessee rusher I'Tavius Mathers had 16 carries for 101 yards. Middle Tennessee's Richie James had 8 receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown.

Game notes:

UTSA Roadrunners

Charlotte at UTSA
1234Total
49ers700714
Roadrunners10731333

The final home game of the 2015 season for Charlotte went down to the wire with the Roadrunners pulling out an overtime victory. Charlotte was looking to return the favor as they visited San Antonio for the first time. The game was controlled by the Roadrunners until Charlotte got within a touchdown score; but the Roadrunners would pull away late to clinch their spot in a bowl game, and end the 49ers' season with a loss.

Top performers for the game were UT San Antonio quarterback Dalton Strum, who passed for 146 yards and a touchdown. UT San Antonio rusher Jarveon Williams had 19 carries for 48 yards. UTSA's Kerry Thomas Jr. had 5 receptions for 145 yards and a touchdown.

Game notes:

Attendance

SeasonGamesSelloutsW–L (%)AttendanceAverageBest
2016611–5 (.167)85,15414,19215,807

Players drafted into the NFL

RoundPickPlayerPositionNFL club
365 Larry Ogunjobi DT Cleveland Browns

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