2023 Charlotte 49ers football team

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2023 Charlotte 49ers football
Charlotte 49ers 2020 logo.svg
Conference American Athletic Conference
Record3–9 (2–6 AAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Mike Miller (1st season)
Offensive scheme Pro-style
Defensive coordinator Ryan Osborn (1st season)
Base defense 4–3
Home stadium Jerry Richardson Stadium
Uniform
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Seasons
  2022
2024  
2023 American Athletic Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 22 SMU y$  8 0   11 3  
Tulane y  8 0   11 3  
UTSA  7 1   9 4  
Memphis  6 2   10 3  
South Florida  4 4   7 6  
Rice  4 4   6 7  
Navy  4 4   5 7  
North Texas  3 5   5 7  
UAB  3 5   4 8  
Florida Atlantic  3 5   4 8  
Charlotte  2 6   3 9  
Tulsa  2 6   4 8  
Temple  1 7   3 9  
East Carolina  1 7   2 10  
Championship: SMU 26, Tulane 14
  • $ Conference champion
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2023 Charlotte 49ers football team represented the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The 49ers played their home games at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, and compete in their first season as a member of the American Athletic Conference (AAC). They were led by first-year head coach Biff Poggi.

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Coaching staff

On November 15, Michigan associate head coach Biff Poggi was named the 49ers' third head coach of the modern era. [1] Maryland co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Mike Miller was reported to be taking the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coaching position on November 29. [2] [3] On December 2 Saint Frances Academy defensive line coach Wayne Dorsey took the same position for the 49ers. [4] On November 30 it was reported that Auburn's quarterbacks coach Mike Hartline would become the 49ers wide receivers coach and pass game coordinator. [5] [6] On December 3 it was revealed that Buffalo defensive backs coach Rod Ojong would be accepting the same position at Charlotte. [7] [8] On December 21 Colorado offensive line coach Kyle DeVan accepted the same position on the 49ers staff in addition to being named associate head coach and run game coordinator. [9] On the same date LSU graduate assistant and former Notre Dame team captain Greer Martini was named linebackers coach. [10] On January 5 Michigan Offensive Analyst John Morookian was named tight ends and offensive tackles coach. [11] On the same day Illinois special teams analyst Greg Froelich was named running backs coach and special teams coordinator. [12] On January 11 Texas Southern defensive backs coach Justin Sanders was named safeties coach. [13] On January 16 longtime Poggi friend and business associate Jonathon Jacobson was named assistant head coach and senior advisor. [14] On January 24 Baltimore Ravens defensive assistant Ryan Osborn was named the defensive coordinator and outside linebackers coach, completing the 2023 football staff. [15]

NamePositionSeasons at
Charlotte
Alma materPrevious
Biff Poggi Head coach 1 Duke (1984)Associate head coach (Michigan)
Jonathon Jacobson Assistant head coach/senior advisor1 Penn (1984)Chairman of HighSage Ventures
Kyle DeVan Associate head coach/offensive line coach/run game coordinator1 Oregon State (2008)Offensive line coach (Colorado)
Mike Miller Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach1 UAB (2014)Co-offensive coordinator/Tight ends (Maryland)
Ryan Osborn Defensive coordinator/outside linebackers coach1 Bridgewater State (2010)Defensive assistant (Baltimore Ravens)
Wayne Dorsey Defensive line coach1 Ole Miss (2018)Defensive line coach (Saint Frances Academy)
Greg Froelich Running backs coach/special teams coordinator1 Michigan (2017)Special teams analyst (Illinois)
Mike Hartline Wide receivers coach/passing coordinator1 Kentucky (2011)Quarterbacks coach (Auburn)
Greer Martini Linebackers coach1 Notre Dame (2018)Graduate assistant (LSU)
John Morookian Offensive tackles/Tight ends coach1 Toledo (2011)Offensive analyst (Michigan)
Rod Ojong Defensive backs coach1 Monmouth (2012)Defensive backs coach (Buffalo)
Justin Sanders Safeties coach1 Illinois (2012)Defensive backs coach (Texas Southern)
Reference: [16]

Recruiting

Position key

Halfback HB 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 or verbally committed to the Charlotte 49ers football program for the 2023 recruiting year.

US college sports recruiting information for 2023 recruits
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeight40Commit date
Brian Bates Jr.
LB
Hyattsville, MD DeMatha HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)225 lb (102 kg)Feb 1, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
Carson Black
QB
Fort Mill, SC Nation Ford HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)186 lb (84 kg)Dec 18, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Tymere Burton
LB
Stone Mountain, GA South Gwinnett HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)225 lb (102 kg)Feb 1, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A    ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Colin Coates
DL
Baltimore, MD Saint Frances Academy 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)292 lb (132 kg)Jul 26, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A    ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Alonso Colvin
S
Baltimore, MD Saint Frances Academy 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)200 lb (91 kg)Dec 19, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A
Kyle Cunanan
K/P
Phoenix, AZ Sunnyslope HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)175 lb (79 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A
Ephraim Desse
DL
Marshville, NC Forest Hills HS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)221 lb (100 kg)Dec 21, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A    ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Keoni Denny
LB
Riverview, FL Sumner HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)225 lb (102 kg)Jun 20, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Lakota Dippre
TE
Jermyn, PA Lakeland HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)230 lb (100 kg)Dec 21, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A    ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Dontez Fagan
CB
Independence, KS Independence Community College 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)170 lb (77 kg)Dec 22, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg
JaQualyn Greene
CB
Arlington, TX Bowie HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)195 lb (88 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A
Jai'Lun Hampton
OT
Council Bluffs, IA Iowa Western CC 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)320 lb (150 kg)Dec 25, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A
Kameron Howard
DB
Fort Washington, MD Saint Frances Academy 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)190 lb (86 kg)Dec 21, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Dominick Kelley
OT
Waxhaw, NC Cuthbertson HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)285 lb (129 kg)Aug 7, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A    ESPN: 3 stars.svg
TeQuan Latimore
DB
Milledgeville, GA Georgia Military College 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)190 lb (86 kg)Dec 21, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A    ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Malik Puryear
DL
Greensboro, NC Coahoma CC 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)250 lb (110 kg)Dec 21, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
Durell Robinson
RB
Baltimore, MD Saint Frances Academy 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)195 lb (88 kg)Jan 3, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Micah Sumpter
OT
Knightdale, NC Knightdale HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)275 lb (125 kg)Feb 15, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A    ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Duane Thomas Jr.
ATH
Hollywood, F Chaminade Madonna Prep 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)170 lb (77 kg)Jan 24, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Jonathan Wallace
IOL
Goodman, MS Holmes CC 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)315 lb (143 kg)Dec 21, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg
P.J. Wilkins
OT
Baltimore, MD Saint Frances Academy 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)335 lb (152 kg)Dec 16, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A    ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 133   Rivals: NA   247Sports: 133   ESPN: NA
  • ‡ 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 March 13, 2023.
  • "2023 Charlotte Football Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  • "ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  • "2023 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 13, 2023.

Key transfers

PlayerPositionPreviousHome TownHigh SchoolClassHeightWeight
Andrew AdairOffensive lineJames Madison Baltimore, MD Saint Frances Academy JR6'-3"320 lbs
Al-Ma'hi AliDefensive backSaint Francis Philadelphia, PA Saint Frances Academy JR5'-11"175 lbs
Dontae BalfourCorner BackNorth Carolina Starke, FL Bradford Union Vocational Technical Center SO6'-2"170 lbs
Emmanuel BalogunDefensive lineMarshall Fork Union, VA Saint Frances Academy JR6'-7"267 lbs
Johnathan BassOffensive lineGeorgia State Marietta, GA Kell HS SR6'-4"290 lbs
Joseph BearnsTight EndMaryland Baltimore, MD Saint Frances Academy JR6'-2"245 lbs
Jaden BradleyWide receiverPitt Fayetteville, NC DeMatha Catholic HS JR6'-4"190 lbs
Terrance ButlerDefensive lineMaryland Baltimore, MD Saint Frances Academy SO6'-3"220 lbs
Clinton Burton Jr.Corner BackBoston College Baltimore, MD Saint Frances Academy SO5'-11"170 lbs
Demon ClowneyDefensive backOle Miss Baltimore, MD Saint Frances Academy JR6'-3"231 lbs
Nico CrawfordLong snapperIllinois Dublin, OH Dublin Scioto HS SO6'-1"250 lbs
Elijah CulpCorner BackTroy Charlotte, NC Mallard Creek HS SR5'-9"175 lbs
Jordan DanielsOffensive lineAkron Charlotte, NC North Mecklenburg HS SO6'-5"310 lbs
Osita EkwonuDefensive lineNotre Dame Charlotte, NC Providence Day SR6'-1"235 lbs
KaTron EvansDefensive lineJackson State Baltimore, MD Saint Frances Academy SO6'-4"320 lbs
Challen FaamatauRunning BackMaryland Honolulu, HI Farrington HS SR5'-10"213 lbs
Randy FieldsWide receiverUT Martin Elkton, MD Saint Frances Academy SO6'-3"185 lbs
Austin FontaineOffensive lineMaryland Waldorf, MD DeMatha Catholic HS SR6'-3"283 lbs
Grant GonyaPunterJohn Carroll Hudson, OH Hudson HS SO6'-2"195 lbs
Ja'Khi GreenOffensive lineMaryland Palmer Park, MD Saint Frances Academy SR6'-5"310 lbs
Isaiah HazelDefensive backMaryland Largo, MD Dr. Henry Wise SR6'-1"205 lbs
Jack HestraWide receiverColorado Cedar Park, TX Cedar Park HS SO6'-0"180 lbs
Nikhai Hill-GreenLinebackerMichigan Baltimore, MD Saint Frances Academy JR6'-1"231 lbs
Ladaeson DeAndre HollinsCorner BackNorth Carolina Tampa, FL Jefferson HS SR6'-1"200 lbs
Greg HudginsLinebackerPurdue Washington, DC St. John's HS JR6'-4"230 lbs
Andrew JacobsWide receiverSouth Dakota Baltimore, MD Saint Frances Academy SO5'-11"190 lbs
Austin JohnsonOffensive lineColorado Highlands Ranch, CO Highlands Ranch HS JR6'-4"300 lbs
Jalen JonesQuarterbackBethune–Cookman Richmond, VA Henrico HS SR6'-3"205 lbs
Terron KellmanRunning backNorthern Illinois Clinton, MD Saint Frances Academy FR5'-10"187 lbs
Demetrius KnightLinebackerGeorgia Tech Locust Grove, GA Strong Rock Christian School JR6'-2"247 lbs
Jake LarsonKickerRichmond Baltimore, MD Saint Frances Academy SR5'-11"165 lbs
Gus McGeeTight endSan Diego St. Newburyport, MA Columbus HS (Miami, FL) JR6'-5"220 lbs
Bennett MeredithQuarterbackArizona St. Birmingham, AL Hoover HS SO6'-3"190 lbs
Breon NoelDefensive backSaint Francis Baltimore, MD Saint Frances Academy FR5'-11"190 lbs
Eyabi Okie EdgeMichigan Baltimore, MD Saint Frances Academy SR6'-5"245 lbs
Zion ShockleyLinebackerMaryland Berlin, MD Saint Frances Academy SO6'-3"250 lbs
Sam ThomasLinebackerMaine Baltimore, MD Saint Frances Academy JR6'-0"224 lbs
Tyler ThomasOffensive lineGrambling Baltimore, MD Saint Frances Academy JR6'-4"290 lbs
Julius WelschofDefensive lineMichigan Miesbach, BY FOS Altoetting (Germany)SR6'-6"288 lbs
Ike WhiteWide receiverMinnesota Baltimore, MD Saint Frances Academy FR5'-11"185 lbs
Kevin Williams Jr.Offensive lineNebraska Omaha, NE Omaha North High School SR6'-5"332 lbs

Departing players

2023 NFL Draft

The following players were selected in the 2023 NFL Draft. [17]

RoundPickPlayerPositionNFL Team
7256 Grant Dubose WR Green Bay Packers

Outgoing transfers

PlayerPositionNew School
Valerian AgbawATHNone
Donta ArmstrongTE Campbell
Micah BellRB Mercer
Knox BoydOT Lamar
DJ BrownLBNone
Jordan BrownOL Georgia Tech
Trey CreamerCBNone
Grant DuBose WRCharlotte [lower-alpha 1]
James FosterQBNone
Antonio GainesDLNone
Reggie GivhanWRNone
Aveon GroseSNone
Jaxon HughesEdge South Carolina
Johnny MartinRB Stony Brook
Barutti MazanguDTNone
Braeden McAlisterK Georgia State
Lance McMillanCBNone
Jordan MooreDLNone
Miles PoseyLB Hampton
Isaiah PottsDLNone
Bailey RicePNone
Solomon RogersDB Jackson State
Matt RussoOTNone
Shyhiem ScotlandLBNone
Darion SmithDL Missouri State
Elijah SpencerWR Minnesota
Michael StathamOTNone
Taylor ThompsonTE James Madison
Trevor TimmonsIOLGeorgia State
BJ TurnerLBNone
Cade WhiteLBNone
Bryson WhiteheadCBNone
Xavier WilliamsQB UCF
Notes
  1. DuBose withdrew from the transfer portal before eventually declaring for the NFL Draft.

Graduation

Roster

2023 Charlotte 49ers football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
RB 0Terron KellmanRFr
RB 1Durell RobinsonFr
WR 2Randy FieldsRSr
WR 3Jaden BradleyJr
QB 4Jalon JonesSr
WR 5Ike WhiteRFr
QB 6Dom SchffnerRSr
QB 7Steven JohnsonRFr
QB 8Micah BowensRSo
TE 9Lacota DippreFr
WR 10Duane Thomas Jr.Fr
QB 11Trexler IveyRSo
WR 12Jarius MackRSo
RB 13Shadrick ByrdRJr
WR 14Manning LassoFr
WR 15"Fresh" Walters IIRFr
QB 16Carson BlackFr
TE 17Gus McGeeRSo
TE 18Colin WeberRSo
WR 19Jack HesteraRSo
WR 20Xander LambRFr
RB 21Henry RutledgeRSo
WR 22Jack ReynoldsRSo
RB 28Joachim BangdaSr
RB 30Jaylen DonaldsonRFr
RB 33Watson CusickRFr
TE 35Joey Bearns IIIRSo
RB 38Hahsaun WilsonRSo
TE 43Isaiah TurnageRSo
OL 50Ja'Khi GreenRSo
OL 51Tyler ThomasJr
OL 52Jonny KingRSo
OL 53Panda AskewJr
OL 54Micah SumpterFr
OL 55Johnathan BassSr
OL 56Andrew AdairRSo
OL 58Austin FontaineRSr
OL 61Marshall FutrellRSo
OL 65Boston BrinkleyRFr
OL 66Kendall StanleyRFr
OL 71P.J. WilkinsFr
OL 72Dominick KelleyFr
OL 73Isaiah BullerdickRFr
OL 74Jordan DanielsRJr
OL 75Lucas GramlickRSr
OL 76Kevin WilliamsRSr
OL 77Rene MillerSo
OL 78Jai'Lun HamptonSo
OL 79Jasper ParksSr
WR 80Tyreese SchiefferRSo
TE 81Jake ClemonsJr
WR 82Elisha EdwardsRFr
WR 83Sean BrownRSr
WR 84Malik Baker IIRFr
TE 85Jason JeffaresFr
TE 86Bryce KennonJr
WR 87Charlie C. C. FishRSo
WR 88Andrew JacobsRFr
WR 89Quinton PattenRJr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DL 0 Eyabi Okie RSr
DB 1Dontae BalfourSo
LB 2Derek BoykinsJr
LB 3Demon ClowneyRSo
DB 4C.J. BurtonJr
DB 6Al-Ma'hi AliRSo
DB 7Damani DentRFr
LB 8Cam BurdenRSo
DB 9Wayne JonesRSr
DB 10Ositadinma EkwonuRJr
LB 11Stone HandyRJr
DB 12Dontez FaganJr
DB 13Isaiah HazelSr
S 14Steven ParkerRSo
DB 15DeAndre HollinsRSr
DB 16Kameron HowardFr
DL 18Zion ShockleySo
LB 19T.J. ButlerSo
CB 20Doug NewsomeJr
DB 21Breon NoelSo
DB 22Marcus RobitailleRSo
DB 23Izaiah TaylorSr
DB 24Taquan LattimoreJr
LB 25Prince BemahRJr
LB 28Demetrius Knight IIRJr
DB 29Maguire NealSo
DL 30Ephraim DeeseFr
DB 32John AndersonRSo
LB 33Brian BatesFr
DB 35Elijah CulpJr
DB 36Uriah WestRSo
DB 38Jamari BroadyRFr
LB 40Reid WillifordSo
LB 41Nikhai Hill-GreenJr
DL 42Emmanuel BalogunJr
DB 43Randy FranklinRSo
DB 46Omari OrgertriceRFr
LB 47Tymere BurtonFr
DL 48Malik PuryearJr
DL 51B.J. RaglandRSo
DL 53Michael KellyRJr
DL 55Colin CoatesFr
DL 62Katron EvansRSo
DL 90Dez MorganJr
DL 91Larry AvilaRFr
DL 93Malik DanielsJr
DL 94Jonathan WallaceSo
DE 95Miguel JacksonJr
DL 96Julius WelschofRSr
DL 97Jalar HolleyRJr
DL 99Isaac WashingtonRSo
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
K 42Jake LarsonSr
P 44Grant GonyaSr
LS 45Nico CrawfordRFr
LS 54Adam BookerRFr
K 95Bronson LongRFr
K 98Kyle CunananFr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches

[16]


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

Roster

Depth chart

Awards and honors

Preseason

Awards Watch ListPlayerPositionYear
Hornung Award [18] Shadrick ByrdRBRJR
Wuerffel Trophy [19] Mike KellyDLJR
2024 Resse's Senior Bowl [20] Eyabi Okie-Anoma DESR
2024 Reese's Senior Bowl [20] Julius WelschofDERSR

In Season

Awards Watch ListPlayerPositionYear
CSC Comeback Player of the Year [21] Nikhai Hill-GreenLBRSR
Ray Guy Award [22] Grant GonyaK/PSR
AwardPlayerPositionYearGame
AAC Special Teams Player of the Week [23] Grant GonyaPSRFlorida
AAC Defensive Player of the Week [24] Demetrius Knight IILBSRECU
AAC Defensive Player of the Week [25] Nikhai Hill-GreenLBRSRTulsa
PFF Team of the Week [26] Jasper ParksLTSRFAU
PFF Team of the Week [27] Hahsaun WilsonRBRSOMemphis

Postseason

Conference AwardPlayerPositionYear
AAC All-Conference First Team [28] Demetrius Knight IILBSR
AAC All-Conference Second Team [28] Eyabi Okie-Anoma DEGrad
AAC All-Conference Third Team [28] Dontae BaslfourCBSO
AAC All-Conference Third Team [28] Nikhai Hill-GreenLBSR

All Conference Honorable Mentions: [28]

Offense: OL – Kevin Williams, R-Sr.

Special Teams: P – Grant Gonya, Sr.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 26:00 p.m. SC State * ESPN+ W 24–315,622
September 97:30 p.m.at Maryland * NBC L 20–3832,804
September 166:00 p.m. Georgia State *
  • Jerry Richardson Stadium
  • Charlotte, NC
ESPN+L 25–4114,410
September 237:00 p.m.at No. 25 Florida * SECN+/ESPN+L 7–2289,053
September 307:30 p.m.at SMU ESPNU L 16–3425,385
October 142:00 p.m. Navy Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Jerry Richardson Stadium
  • Charlotte, NC
ESPN+L 0–1415,659
October 212:00 p.m.at East Carolina ESPN+W 10–739,842
October 277:30 p.m. Florida Atlantic
  • Jerry Richardson Stadium
  • Charlotte, NC
ESPN2 L 16–3810,857
November 44:00 p.m.at Tulsa ESPN+W 33–26 OT20,151
November 112:00 p.m. Memphis
  • Jerry Richardson Stadium
  • Charlotte, NC
ESPN+L 38–44 OT8,895
November 182:00 p.m. Rice
  • Jerry Richardson Stadium
  • Charlotte, NC
ESPN+L 7–289,385
November 257:30 p.m.at South Florida ESPNUL 14–4829,279

[29] [30]

Television

Charlotte 49ers home games and conference road games are broadcast through the American Athletics Conference's television partners ESPN, and ABC Sports. [31] [32] [33] [34]

Radio

Radio coverage for all games are broadcast by IMG College through the Charlotte 49ers Radio Network flagship station WZGV ESPN Radio 730 AM The Game, and the TuneIn Charlotte 49ers IMG Sports Network app. The radio announcers are "Voice of the 49ers" Matt Swierad with play-by-play alongside NFL veteran Al Wallace providing color commentary and Bobby Rosinski and Walker Mehl providing sideline reports. [35]

Preseason poll

The American Athletic Conference preseason media poll was released at AAC Media Day on July 25, 2023. [36]

Media poll
Predicted finishTeamVotes (1st place)
1Tulane457 (20)
2UTSA440 (9)
3SMU397 (3)
4Memphis362 (1)
5Florida Atlantic312
6East Carolina303
7North Texas261
8UAB209 (1)
9Navy199
10Temple182
11Tulsa160
12Rice138
13South Florida86
14Charlotte64

Game summaries

South Carolina State

South Carolina State vs Charlotte
1234Total
Bulldogs03003
49ers0170724
  • Date:September 2
  • Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Charlotte, NC
  • Game start: 6:03 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:02
  • Game attendance: 15,622
  • Game weather: 85 °F (29 °C) • Weather: Sunny• Wind: 1 NE MPH
  • Referee: Steven Anderson
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): James Westling, Jay Sonnhalter

Game notes:

StatisticsSCSTCHAR
First downs819
Total yards168345
Rushing yards109220
Passing yards59125
Turnovers21
Time of possession27:3932:21
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
SC StatePassingAndre Washington6–17, 59 YDS, 1 INT
RushingKacy Fields9 CAR, 43 YDS
ReceivingJordan Smith2 REC, 37 YDS
CharlottePassingJalon Jones13–19, 125 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT
RushingDurell Robinson11 CAR, 71 YDS, 1 TD
ReceivingJack Hestra4 REC, 49 YDS

Maryland

Charlotte vs Maryland
1234Total
49ers1400620
Terrapins0982138

Game notes:

StatisticsCHARUMD
First downs1626
Total yards314530
Rushing yards125243
Passing yards189287
Turnovers22
Time of possession30:1729:43
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
CharlottePassingJalon Jones8–15, 116 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingJalon Jones16 CAR, 67 YDS
ReceivingJarius Mack4 REC, 106 YDS, 1 TD
MarylandPassing Taulia Tagovailoa 25–36, 287 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Roman Hemby 20 CAR, 162 YDS, 1 TD
Receiving Kaden Prather 4 REC, 80 YDS, 1 TD

Georgia State

Georgia State vs Charlotte
1234Total
Panthers71314741
49ers01015025
  • Date:September 16
  • Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Charlotte, NC
  • Game start: 6:02 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:31
  • Game attendance: 14,410
  • Game weather: 83 °F (28 °C) • Weather: Sunny• Wind: 9 NE MPH
  • Referee: Javarro Edwards
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Alex Perlman, Reginald Walker Jr., Smacker Miles

Game notes:

StatisticsGASTCHAR
First downs2318
Total yards568356
Rushing yards10288
Passing yards466268
Turnovers02
Time of possession31:3228:28
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Georgia StatePassing Darren Grainger 27–33, 466 YDS, 3 TD
RushingMarcus Carroll20 CAR, 67 YDS, 1 TD
ReceivingRobert Lewis6 REC, 220 YDS, 2 TD
CharlottePassingTrexler Ivey20–28, 257 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingJalon Jones6 CAR, 80 YDS, 1 TD
ReceivingJack Hestera7 REC, 109 YDS, 1 TD

No. 25 Florida

Charlotte vs No. 25 Florida
1234Total
49ers07007
No. 25 Gators1063322

Game notes:

StatisticsCHARUF
First downs1021
Total yards211395
Rushing yards78136
Passing yards133259
Turnovers02
Time of possession28:2531:35
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
CharlottePassingJalen Jones11-16, 111 YDS
RushingJalen Jones21 CAR, 66 YDS, 1 TD
ReceivingColin Weber4 REC, 54 YDS
FloridaPassingGraham Mertz20-23, 259 YDS, 1 TD
RushingMontrell Johnson Jr.16 CAR, 63 YDS
ReceivingRicky Pearsall6 REC, 104 YDS

SMU

Charlotte vs SMU
1234Total
49ers036716
Mustangs14310734

Game notes:

StatisticsCHARSMU
First downs2420
Total yards331363
Rushing yards167228
Passing yards164135
Turnovers11
Time of possession35:2524:35
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
CharlottePassingTrexler Ivey10-17, 107 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingTerron Kellman9 CAR, 69 YDS
ReceivingJack Hestera7 REC, 81 YDS, 1 TD
Southern MethodistPassingPreston Stone14-23, 135 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
RushingJaylan Knighton11 CAR, 150 YDS, 2 TD
ReceivingJake Bailey3 REC, 42 YDS
Navy vs Charlotte
1234Total
Midshipmen007714
49ers00000
  • Date:October 14
  • Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Charlotte, NC
  • Game start: 2:03 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:11
  • Game attendance: 15,659
  • Game weather: 70 °F (21 °C) • Weather: Cloudy • Wind: 0 MPH
  • Referee: Steven Anderson
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Richard Cross, Taylor McHargue, Morgan Uber

Game notes:

StatisticsNavyCHAR
First downs1014
Total yards265265
Rushing yards173123
Passing yards92142
Turnovers03
Time of possession29:0830:52
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NavyPassingBraxton Woodson5-14, 85 YDS, 1 TD
RushingAlex Tecza6 CAR, 75 YDS, 1 TD
ReceivingEli Heidenreich1 REC, 69 YDS, 1 TD
CharlottePassingTrexler Ivey11-27, 142 YDS, 2 INT
RushingShadrick Byrd20 CAR, 92 YDS
ReceivingDuane Thomas Jr.3 REC, 54 YDS

East Carolina

Charlotte vs East Carolina
1234Total
49ers307010
Pirates00077

Game notes:

StatisticsCHARECU
First downs169
Total yards328127
Rushing yards18439
Passing yards14488
Turnovers20
Time of possession41:1518:45
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
CharlottePassingJalon Jones11-18, 144 YDS, 1 INT
RushingJalon Jones26 CAR, 127 YDS, 1 TD
ReceivingColin Weber1 REC, 40 YDS
East CarolinaPassing Alex Flinn 11-18, 69 YDS, 1 TD
RushingKamarro Edmonds2 CAR, 17 YDS
ReceivingChase Sowell3 REC, 27 YDS

Florida Atlantic

Florida Atlantic vs Charlotte
1234Total
Owls71410738
49ers3310016

Game notes:

StatisticsFAUCHAR
First downs2122
Total yards349325
Rushing yards131161
Passing yards218164
Turnovers10
Time of possession21:3138:29
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Florida AtlanticPassingDaniel Richardson19-26, 218 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
RushingLarry McCammon15 CAR, 67 YDS, 1 TD
ReceivingLaJohntay Wester10 REC, 149 YDS, 2 TD
CharlottePassingTrexler Ivey8-15, 68 YDS, 1 TD
RushingTerron Kellman20 CAR, 83 YDS
ReceivingJake Clemons2 REC, 28 YDS, 1 TD

Tulsa

Charlotte vs Tulsa
1234OTTotal
49ers010511733
Golden Hurricane14309026
  • Date:November 4
  • Location: Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium
    Tulsa, OK
  • Game start: 4:02 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:51
  • Game attendance: 20,151
  • Game weather: 73 °F (23 °C) • Weather: Cloudy • Wind: 7 N MPH
  • Referee: Steven Anderson
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Matt Schumacher, LaDarrin McClane

Game notes:

StatisticsCHARTulsa
First downs1921
Total yards431412
Rushing yards154273
Passing yards277139
Turnovers22
Time of possession30:1829:42
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
CharlottePassingTrexler Ivey20-36, 277 YDS, 1 TD
RushingHenry Rutledge4 CAR, 92 YDS
ReceivingJairus Mack7 REC, 124 YDS
TulsaPassingKirk Francis6-16, 74 YDS, 1 INT
RushingAnthony Watkins24 CAR, 146 YDS, 1 TD
ReceivingKamdyn Benjamin5 REC, 46 YDS

Memphis

Memphis vs Charlotte
1234OTTotal
Tigers77717644
49ers017714038
  • Date:November 11
  • Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Charlotte, NC
  • Game start: 2:01 pm EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:42
  • Game attendance: 8,895
  • Game weather: 55 °F (13 °C) • Weather: Rain • Wind: 5 N MPH
  • Referee: Darryl Deberry
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Richard Cross, Taylor McHargue, Morgan Uber

Game notes:

StatisticsMemphisCHAR
First downs2919
Total yards430391
Rushing yards101223
Passing yards329168
Turnovers44
Time of possession28:5131:09
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MemphisPassingSeth Henigan32-48, 329 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
RushingBlake Watson22 CAR, 83 YDS, 2 TD
ReceivingDemeer Blankumsee4 REC, 84 YDS, 1 TD
CharlottePassingTrexler Ivey14-25, 168 YDS, 4 INT
RushingHasan Wilson24 CAR, 198 YDS, 3 TD
ReceivingColin Weber5 REC, 117 YDS

Rice

Rice vs Charlotte
1234Total
Owls1038728
49ers00077
  • Date:November 18
  • Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Charlotte, NC
  • Game start: 2:04 pm EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:16
  • Game attendance: 9,385
  • Game weather: 73 °F (23 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: 10 NE MPH
  • Referee: Edwin Lee
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Noah Reed, Reginald Walker Jr.

Game notes:

StatisticsRiceCHAR
First downs1611
Total yards380158
Rushing yards24084
Passing yards14074
Turnovers31
Time of possession33:4126:19
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
RicePassingA.J. Padgett13-21, 140YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT
RushingDean Connors19 CAR, 184 YDS
ReceivingLuke McCaffrey5 REC, 54 YDS, 1 TD
CharlottePassingTrexler Ivey8-19, 51 YDS
RushingHahsaun Wilson14 CAR, 47 YDS
ReceivingRandy Fields Jr.2 REC, 18 YDS

South Florida

Charlotte vs South Florida
1234Total
49ers707014
Bulls71420748

Game notes:

StatisticsCHARUSF
First downs1523
Total yards298503
Rushing yards133188
Passing yards165315
Turnovers31
Time of possession34:2325:37
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
CharlottePassingTrexler Ivey13-22, 98 YDS, 2 INT
RushingHahsaun Wilson16 CAR, 77 YDS
ReceivingJarius Mack4 REC, 87 YDS, 1 TD
South FloridaPassingByrum Brown22-30, 253 YDS, 4 TD, 1 INT
RushingMichel Dukes15 CAR, 104 YDS
ReceivingKelley Joiner4 REC, 71 YDS, 2 TD

Attendance

SeasonGamesSelloutsW–L (%)AttendanceAverageBest
2023621–5 (.167)74,82812,47115,659

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