2020 Charlotte 49ers football team

American college football season

2020 Charlotte 49ers football

Conference| Conference USA
Division| East Division
Record| 2–4 (2–2 C-USA)
Head coach|

* Will Healy (2nd season)

Offensive coordinator| Mark Carney (1st season)
Offensive scheme| Spread option
Co-defensive coordinator| Brandon Cooper (2nd season)
Co-defensive coordinator| Marcus West (2nd season)
Base defense| 4–2–5
Home stadium| Jerry Richardson Stadium

Seasons

<- 2019

2021 ->

2020 Conference USA football standings

* v
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Team |  | W |  | L |  |  |  |  | W |  | L |
East Division
Marshall xy  |  | 4  | - | 1  |  |  |  |  | 7  | - | 3  |
Florida Atlantic |  | 4  | - | 2  |  |  |  |  | 5  | - | 4  |
Western Kentucky |  | 4  | - | 3  |  |  |  |  | 5  | - | 7  |
Charlotte |  | 2  | - | 2  |  |  |  |  | 2  | - | 4  |
Middle Tennessee |  | 2  | - | 4  |  |  |  |  | 3  | - | 6  |
FIU |  | 0  | - | 3  |  |  |  |  | 0  | - | 5  |
West Division
UAB xy$  |  | 3  | - | 1  |  |  |  |  | 6  | - | 3  |
UTSA |  | 5  | - | 2  |  |  |  |  | 7  | - | 5  |
Louisiana Tech |  | 4  | - | 2  |  |  |  |  | 5  | - | 5  |
North Texas |  | 3  | - | 4  |  |  |  |  | 4  | - | 6  |
Rice |  | 2  | - | 3  |  |  |  |  | 2  | - | 3  |
Southern Miss |  | 2  | - | 4  |  |  |  |  | 3  | - | 7  |
UTEP |  | 0  | - | 4  |  |  |  |  | 3  | - | 5  |
Championship: UAB 22, Marshall 13

* $ - Conference champion
* x - Division champion/co-champions
* y - Championship game participant
* Note: Due to COVID-19, Old Dominion opted out of the season.

The 2020 Charlotte 49ers football team represented the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The 49ers played their home games at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, and competed in the East Division of Conference USA (C–USA). They were led by second-year head coach Will Healy.

## Coaching staff

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On December 29, Offensive coordinator Alex Atkins officially left the program to become Offensive line coach at Florida State.[1] On January 22, Quarterbacks coach Mark Carney was promoted to replace Atkins as Offensive coordinator, retaining Quarterbacks responsibilities as well.[2] On February 10 two coaches were added to the 49ers staff to replace outgoing Linebackers coach and Special teams coordinator Max Thurmond. Richmond Defensive coordinator Adam Braithwaite joined the staff to coach Linebackers, and former ODU Running backs and Special teams coordinator Charles Bankins joined to oversee Special Teams.[3] On February 17, Texas A&M alum and Offensive analyst Lee Grimes joined the staff to coach the Offensive line.[4]

Name | Position | Seasons at
Charlotte | Alma mater

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Will Healy | Head coach | 2 | Richmond (2008)
Marcus West | Assistant Head coach/co-Defensive coordinator/Defensive line | 2 | Memphis (2005)
Mark Carney | Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach | 2 | Fordham (2004)
Brandon Cooper | Co-Defensive coordinator/Safeties | 2 | UT Martin (2007)
Charles Bankins | Special teams coordinator | 1 | James Madison (1994)
Adam Braithwaite | Linebackers coach | 1 | William and Mary (2002)
Sean Dawkins | Runningbacks coach/Run game coordinator | 2 | Troy (2007)
Lee Grimes | Offensive line coach | 1 | Texas A&M (2009)
Montario Hardesty | Wide receivers coach | 2 | Tennessee (2010)
Eddie Hicks | Cornerbacks coach | 2 | So Miss (2010)
Cody Woodiel | Tight ends coach | 2 | Troy (2012)
Reference:[5]

## Recruiting

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### Position key

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Halfback | HB |  | Center | C |  | Cornerback | CB |  | Defensive back | DB

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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

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The following recruits and transfers have signed letters of intent or verbally committed to the Charlotte 49ers football program for the 2020 recruiting year.

US college sports recruiting information for 2020 recruits

Name  | Hometown  | High school / college  | Height  | Weight  | 40‡ | Commit date
Donta Armstrong
TE | Charlotte, NC | Vance HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)  | 245 lb (111 kg)  | \-  | Sep 14, 2019
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Panda Askew
OG | Greenville, NC | Conley HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)  | 275 lb (125 kg)  | \-  | Dec 16, 2019
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Briston Bennett
DB | Franklin, TN | Battle Ground Academy | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)  | 165 lb (75 kg)  | \-  | Jul 27, 2019
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Ty'kieast Crawford
OT | Carthage, TX | Carthage HS | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)  | 335 lb (152 kg)  | \-  | Apr 15, 2020
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Trey Creamer
DB | Cartersville, GA | Cartersville HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)  | 170 lb (77 kg)  | \-  | Nov 2, 2019
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Comanche Francisco
DB | Tyrone, GA | Sandy Creek HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)  | 180 lb (82 kg)  | \-  | Aug 4, 2019
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Dajeun Gibson
DB | Murfreesboro, TN | Blackman HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)  | 185 lb (84 kg)  | \-  | Oct 25, 2019
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Ashton Gist
OL | Senatobia, MS | Northwest Mississippi CC | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)  | 310 lb (140 kg)  | \-  | Dec 16, 2019
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Anthony Jackson
DB | Rock Hill, SC | Rock Hill HS | 6 ft 0.5 in (1.84 m)  | 170 lb (77 kg)  | \-  | Apr 27, 2020
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Braylin Johnson
WR | Duncan, SC | Byrnes HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)  | 170 lb (77 kg)  | \-  | Oct 6, 2019
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Jonathan King
OL | Greensboro, NC | Southeast Guilford HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 270 lb (120 kg)  | \-  | Nov 12, 2019
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN:
Chavon McEachern
RB | Fayetteville, NC | Trinity Christian School  | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)  | 185 lb (84 kg)  | \-  | Nov 22, 2019
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Desmond Morgan
DT | Kernersville, NC | R.B. Glenn HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)  | 290 lb (130 kg)  | \-  | Jul 21, 2019
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Arabee Muslim
OT | Charlotte, NC | Mallard Creek HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 295 lb (134 kg)  | \-  | Jun 24, 2019
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Rayshaad Roddy
DT | Cincinnati, OH | Fond du Lac CC | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)  | 253 lb (115 kg)  | \-  | Feb 5, 2020
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Dominique Shoffner
QB | Apex, NC | Monroe College | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)  | 209 lb (95 kg)  | \-  | Dec 15, 2019
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Darion Smith
DE/LB | Saint Louis, MO | Trinity Catholic HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)  | 220 lb (100 kg)  | \-  | Sep 9, 2019
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Lyndarious Strange
S/DB | Tallahassee, TN | North Florida Christian School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)  | 190 lb (86 kg)  | \-  | Nov 22, 2019
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Taylor Thompson
TE | Prattville, AL | Prattville High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)  | 220 lb (100 kg)  | \-  | Dec 16, 2019
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Elijah Turner
RB | Buford, GA | Buford High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)  | 185 lb (84 kg)  | \-  | Feb 4, 2020
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Shedrick Ursery
DB | Hialeah, FL | Champagnat Catholic School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)  | 170 lb (77 kg)  | \-  | Oct 16, 2019
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 69 Rivals: 91 247Sports: 69 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 April 27, 2020.
* "2020 Charlotte Football Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
* "ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
* "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
* "2020 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 27, 2020.

### Key transfers

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Player | Position | Previous | Home Town | High School | Class | Height | Weight

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Derek Boykins  | Linebacker  | S. Carolina  | Concord, NC | Central Cabarrus HS | FR  | 6'-1"  | 224 lbs
Tre Harbison | Running back  | N. Illinois  | Shelby, NC | Crest HS | SR  | 5'-11"  | 208 lbs
Issac Hampton  | Defensive tackle  | Miami (OH) | Charlotte, NC | Mallard Creek HS | RJR  | 6'-0"  | 296 lbs
Hunter Kelly  | Offensive lineman  | Penn St.  | Langhorne, PA | Neshaminy HS | RSR  | 6'-2"  | 310 lbs
Josiah So'a  | Defensive tackle  | Vanderbilt  | San Diego, CA | Kearny HS | RJR  | 6'-2.5"  | 285 lbs
Antone Williams  | Safety  | Duke  | Atlanta, GA | Woodward Academy | SO  | 6'-0"  | 170 lbs

### Preferred walk-ons

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Player | Position |  Home Town |  High School | Height | Weight

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D.J. Bagwell | Offensive lineman | Kings Mountain, NC | Kings Mountain HS | 6'-3" | 295 lbs
Jake Clemons | Athlete | Christiansburg, VA | Christiansburg HS | '6-6" | 220 lbs
Christopher Houston | Running back | Midlothian, VA | Fork Union | 5'-9" | 180 lbs
Whit Kane | Wide receiver | Wake Forest, NC | Heritage HS | 5'-11" | 165 lbs
Bryce Kennon | Wide receiver/Tight end | Waxhaw, NC | Marvin Ridge HS | '6-4" | 210 lbs
Keegan Williams | Runningback | Mt. Pleasant, SC | Oceanside Collegiate Academy | '5-9" | 185 lbs

## Players

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### Roster

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2020 Charlotte 49ers football team roster

Players  | Coaches
Offense | Pos. | # | Name | Class

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QB | `0` | Trexler Ivey |  Fr
QB | `2` | Dominique Schoffner | RJr
QB | `3` | Chris Reynolds (C) | RJr
WR | `4` | Cameron Dollar | RJr
RB | `5` | Aaron McAllister | RSr
WR | `6` | Tre’ Goode | So
WR | `7` | Braylin Johnson |  Fr
WR | `8` | Rico Arnold | RSo
WR | `9` | Victor Tucker | RJr
QB | `10` | Daniel Ratliff | RSo
QB | `11` | Preston Brown | RFr
TE | `12` | Donta Armstrong |  Fr
RB | `13` | Terrick Smalls Jr. | RSo
WR | `14` | Whit Kane |  Fr
WR | `15` | Justin Jeffrey | RSo
WR | `16` | Kendric Blake | RFr
QB | `17` | Ford Werness | RSo
TE | `18` | Taylor Thompson |  Fr
WR | `19` | Josh Curry | RSo
RB | `20` | Calvin Camp | RJr
RB | `21` | Elijah Turner |  Fr
RB | `22` | Tre Harbison |
WR | `23` | Micaleous Elder | So
WR | `25` | Chavon McEachern |  Fr
RB | `26` | Dekerius Thompson |  Fr
RB | `27` | Mckinley Nelson | Jr
TE | `29` | Rickey Kofed | RJr
RB | `30` | Keegan Williams |  Fr
WR | `32` | Bryce Kennon |  Fr
WR | `33` | Chris Houston |  Fr
OL | `52` | Jonny King |  Fr
OL | `54` | Gage Welborn | RSo
OL | `55` | Jaxon Hughes | RFr
OL | `57` | Ashton Gist | Jr
OL | `63` | Jacob Webb | RJr
OL | `64` | D.J. Bagwell |  Fr
OL | `68` | Jaelin Fisher (C) | RSr
OL | `69` | Dejan Rasuo | RSo
OL | `70` | D'Mitri Emmanuel | RJr
OL | `71` | Arabee Muslim |  Fr
OL | `72` | Cameron Clark |  Fr
OL | `75` | Jonathan Timmons | RSr
OL | `76` | Ty'kieast Crawford |  Fr
OL | `78` | Hunter Kelly |
OL | `79` | Panda Askew |  Fr
TE | `80` | Christian Roberson |
WR | `81` | Tyler Ringwood | RSr
TE | `82` | Jaylen Williams | RFr
WR | `83` | Chris Wiggins | RSo
TE | `84` | Jake Clemons |  Fr
TE | `85` | Ryan Carriere | RSr
TE | `86` | Moss Saccomanno | RJr
WR | `87` | Chylon Thomas | Jr
TE | `88` | Jacob Hunt | Jr
WR | `89` | Quinton Patten | RFr
WR | `90` | Austin Riley |  Fr
Defense | Pos. | # | Name | Class

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DB | `0` | Antone Williams |
DB | `1` | Jacione Fugate | RSr
LB | `2` | Brelin Faison-Walden | Sr
DB | `3` | Trey Creamer | RJr
LB | `4` | Lance McMillian | RSo
LB | `5` | Tyler Murray | RJr
DB | `6` | Soloman Rogers | So
DB | `7` | Robert Cheatham | RSr
DB | `8` | Nafees Lyon |
DE | `10` | Tyriq Harris (C) |
DB | `12` | Shedrick Ursery |  Fr
DB | `13` | Briston Bennett |  Fr
LB | `14` | Derek Boykins | RFr
DB | `15` | Dajeun Gibson |  Fr
DB | `16` | Comanche Francisco |  Fr
LB | `17` | Luke Martin | Sr
LB | `18` | Prince Bemah | RFr
DB | `21` | LaDamion Hunt | RJr
DB | `23` | Matt Martinez | RSo
DB | `24` | Lacy Williams | RFr
DB | `27` | Bryson Whitehead | RFr
DB | `28` | Ben DeLuca (C) |
DB | `29` | Jonnie Pitman | RSo
DB | `30` | Marcus Robitaille | So
DB | `31` | Trey Bly | RFr
LB | `33` | Jaylon Sharpe | So
LB | `34` | Javonte Misenheimer | RJr
DB | `35` | Myles Hunt | RSo
DB | `36` | Anthony Jackson |  Fr
DB | `38` | Kendric Ivey | Jr
LB | `39` | George Maya | RJr
DE | `40` | Markees Watts | Jr
LB | `42` | Tiaseer Rambert | RFr
DB | `43` | Ryan Braithwaite | RJr
DE | `44` | Jaxon Hughes | RFr
DB | `46` | Dillon Overholt | RSo
DT | `47` | Khalil Presley | RSr
DT | `48` | Barutti Mazangu |  Fr
DB | `50` | Darion Smith |  Fr
LB | `51` | Peter Agabe | Sr
DL | `53` | Michael Kelly | RFr
DL | `56` | Jordan Moore |  Fr
DL | `57` | Siah Sa'o |
DL | `58` | Johnny Ray | RSr
LB | `59` | B.J. Turner | RSo
DL | `60` | Bryan Wallace | RSo
LB | `66` | Cole Hopkins | RSo
DL | `74` | Tim Baten | RJr
DL | `90` | Dez Morgan |  Fr
DE | `91` | Corey Mobley | RJr
DL | `92` | Desmond Stewart | Sr
DE | `93` | Emmanuel White | RJr
DE | `94` | Isaiah Belk | RSo
DL | `95` | Rayshaad Roddy | Jr
DL | `96` | Isaac Hampton | RJr
DE | `97` | Damon Weldon | RSo
DL | `98` | Timmy Horne | RSr
DE | `99` | Taylor Chandler | RSo
Special teams | Pos. | # | Name | Class

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K | `11` | Jonathan Cruz | Jr
P | `19` | Connor Bowler | RJr
K | `37` | Max Bilstein | RFr
LS | `41` | Doug McLaughlin | So
P | `44` | Zach Nicholson | RSo
LS | `50` | Colby Garfield |  Fr

Head coach

* Will Healy (Richmond)

Coordinators/assistant coaches

* Marcus West (Memphis)
Assistant head coach/co-Defensive coordinator/defensive line

* Charles Bankins (James Madison)
Special teams coordinator

* Mark Carney (Fordham)
Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks

* Brandon Cooper (UT Martin)
Co-defensive coordinator/safeties

* Adam Braithwaite (William & Mary)
Linebackers

* Sean Dawkins (Troy)
Run Game Coordinator/running backs

* Lee Grimes (Texas A&M)
Offensive line

* Montario Hardesty (Tennessee)
Wide receivers

* Eddie Hicks (Southern Miss)
Cornerbacks

* Cody Woodiel (Troy)
Tight ends

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Legend

* (C) Team captain
* (S) Suspended
* (I) Ineligible

* Injured
* Redshirt

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Roster

### Depth chart

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Defense

4-2-5

| NICKLE

BRELIN FAISON-WALDEN
Jaylon Sharpe
| FS

Ben DeLuca
Antone Williams

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TYLER MURRAY  | LUKE MARTIN
Solomon Rogers  | B.J. Turner
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JA'CONE FUGATE
Briston Bennett
| CB

LANCE MCMILLAN
Robert Cheathem

| DE | DT | DT | DE

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TYRIQ HARRIS  | MIKEL HORTON  | SIAH SA'O  | MARKEES WATTS
Romeo McKnight | Bryan Wallace  | Timmy Horne | Damon Weldon Jr.
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NAFEES LYON
Daj'eun Gibson

Offense

Pro-style
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VICTOR TUCKER
Tre Goode
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MICALEOUS ELDER
Justin Jeffrey
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D’MITRI EMMANUEL  | JOHNATHAN TIMMONS  | JAELIN FISHER  | ASHTON GIST  | TY'KIEAST CRAWFORD
Dejan Rasuo  | Gage Welborn  | Hunter Kelly  | Gage Welborn  | Jon Jacobs
| TE

RYAN CARRIERE
Donta Armstrong
| WR

CAMERON DOLLAR
Rico Arnold
|  | QB

CHRIS REYNOLDS
Dom Shoffner
|  |  |  |  | Special teams

PK Jonathan Cruz
PK Max Blitstein
P Connor Bowler
P Zach Nicholson
KR Aaron McAllister
PR Nafees Lyon
LS Sam DeLuke
H Chris Reynolds
|  | RB

Tre Harbison
Aaron McAllister

## Awards and honors

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### Preseason

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Awards Watch List  | Player  | Position  | Year

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Biletnikoff Award[6] | Victor Tucker  | WR  | JR
Outland Trophy[7] | Jaelin Fisher  | C  | RSR
Wuerffel Trophy[8] | Tyriq Harris  | DE  | Grad
Maxwell Award[9] | Chris Reynolds | QB  | RJR
Manning Award[10] | Chris Reynolds  | QB  | RJR
Preseason All-CUSA Team  | Player  | Position  | Year

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Preseason All-Conference USA First Team[11] | Ben DeLuca | S  | RSR
Preseason All-Conference USA First Team[11] | Markees Watts | DE  | JR

### In season

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Awards Watch List  | Player  | Position  | Year

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Campbell Trophy Finalist[12][13] | Tyriq Harris  | DE  | Grad
Wuerffel Trophy Semifinalist[14] | Tyriq Harris  | DE  | Grad
Rimington Trophy[15] | Jaelin Fisher  | OL  | RSR
FWAA Freshman all-America Watch List[16] | Taylor Thompson  | TE  | FR
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Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week[17] | Tyler Murray  | LB  | RJR  | Appalachian State
Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week[18] | Aaron McAllister  | RB  | RSR  | North Texas
Wearing Jersey #49 | Position | Game

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D'Mitri Emmanuel | Offensive lineman | Appalachian State
Cameron Dollar | Wide receiver | Florida Atlantic
Luke Martin | Linebacker | North Texas
Jalen Allen | Offensive lineman | UTEP
Tyler Murray | Linebacker | Duke
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### Postseason

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C-USA All-Academic Team[19] | Tyriq Harris  | DE  | RSR
C-USA All-Academic Team[20] | Tyriq Harris  | DE  | RSR
C-USA All-Conference Second Team[21] | Victor Tucker  | WR  | RJR
C-USA All-Freshman Team[22] | Colby Garfield  | LS  | FR
C-USA All-Freshman Team[22] | Taylor Thompson  | TE  | FR

All Conference Honorable Mentions:[21]

Offense: QB – Chris Reynolds, R-Jr. • RB – Aaron McAllister, R-Sr. • OL – Jaelin Fisher, R-Sr.

Defense: DT – Timmy Horne, R-Sr. • DE – Romeo McKnight, R-Sr. • DE – Tyriq Harris, R-Sr. • LB – Tyler Murray, R-Jr. • DB – Ben DeLuca, R-Sr.

Special Teams: P – Conner Bowler, R-Jr.

2021 East–West Shrine Bowl:[23]

Participants: S - Ben DeLuca • DE - Romeo McKnight

2021 SPIRAL Tropical Bowl:[23]

Participant: RB - Tre Harbison

2021 College Gridiron Showcase & Symposium:[23]

Participants: RB - Aaron McAllister • OL - Jaelin Fisher

## Schedule

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Charlotte originally had games scheduled against Norfolk State and Tennessee, which were canceled due to their respective conferences' decisions on the COVID-19 pandemic.[24][25] The game with Duke was originally scheduled for Thursday September 17 but was moved to Saturday October 31.[26]

On Saturday, August 8, it was announced that the 49ers would play the UNC Chapel Hill Tar Heels on September 19 in Chapel Hill.[27] On August 10, fellow Conference USA member Old Dominion suspended all fall sports, creating another opening on the 49ers' schedule.[28] Appalachian State was added to the schedule on August 12.[29]

On September 14, the home opener against Georgia State was moved from a 6:00 p.m. to a noon start time and also moved from ESPN3 to ESPNU.[30] On September 17, Charlotte announced they had canceled their game at North Carolina scheduled for September 19 due to the impact that contact tracing quarantine has had on a key position group. Several members of the Charlotte offensive line were placed into quarantine following the university's COVID-19 contact tracing protocols, effectively depleting that unit.[31] On September 21 the Conference USA opener against Florida Atlantic was moved from a 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. start time and also moved from ESPN3 to ESPNU.[32] On Friday, September 25, Georgia State postponed Charlotte's home opener the next day due to contact tracing issues with a player on their team testing positive for COVID-19.[33] ESPNU picked up Charlotte's games against North Texas and the home opener against FIU, moving both games to 8:00 p.m. starting time.[34][35] On October 15, FIU postponed their game at Charlotte due to COVID-19 contact tracing player availability issues, marking the sixth game lost for the 49ers in the season and the second time that the home opening was delayed.[36]

On November 3 it was announced that Charlotte had added a home game with Gardner-Webb for November 14.[37] On November 4 CUSA rescheduled the previously postponed FIU conference matchup to December 5.[38] On November 6 Charlotte had to postpone its away game with Middle Tennessee after several players had positive COVID-19 tests.[39] On November 13 Gardner-Webb canceled their game for the next day due to COVID-19 cases on their team.[40] Charlotte postponed its game with Marshall on November 16 due to COVID-19 issues on the team.[41] To clear COVID-19 related quarantine issues Charlotte's home game against Western Kentucky was moved to the following Tuesday morning, December 1, 2020, at 10:30 a.m.[42] Charlotte had to postpone the rescheduled game with Western Kentucky on December 1, 2020, due to COVID-19 concerns.[43] Conference USA canceled FIU's postponed game with Charlotte on December 5, 2020, and replaced them with WKU on December 6, 2020.[44] Conference USA rescheduled the Marshall game for December 11, 2020.[45] Marshall canceled the make-up match on December 9, 2020, due to COVID-19 concerns on their team, effectively ending the 49ers season at six games played.[46]

Date| Time| Opponent| Site| TV| Result| Attendance

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~~September 5~~|  -|  ~~Tennessee~~ [47]*|

*  ~~Neyland Stadium~~
*  ~~Knoxville, TN~~

| |  Canceled[25] | –
~~September 12~~|  -|  ~~Norfolk St.~~ [47]*|

*  ~~Jerry Richardson Stadium~~
*  ~~Charlotte, NC~~

| |  Canceled[24] | –
September 12| 12:00 p.m.| at Appalachian State*|

* Kidd Brewer Stadium
* Boone, NC

| ESPN2| L 20–35| 0
~~September 19~~|  ~~3:30 p.m.~~|  ~~at No. 11UNC~~[27][48]*|

*  ~~Kenan Stadium~~
*  ~~Chapel Hill, NC~~

|  ~~ACCRSN~~|  Canceled[31] | –
~~September 26~~|  ~~12:00 p.m.~~|  ~~Georgia St.~~ [49]*|

*  ~~Jerry Richardson Stadium~~
*  ~~Charlotte, NC~~

|  ~~ESPNU~~|  Postponed[33] | –
October 3| 4:00 p.m.| at Florida Atlantic|

* FAU Stadium
* Boca Raton, FL

| ESPNU| L 17–21| 5,657
October 10| 8:00 p.m.| at North Texas|

* Apogee Stadium
* Denton, TX

| ESPNU| W 49–21| 6,864
~~October 17~~|  ~~8:00 p.m.~~|  ~~FIU~~ [50]|

*  ~~Jerry Richardson Stadium~~
*  ~~Charlotte, NC~~

|  ~~ESPNU~~|  Postponed[36] | –
October 24| 12:00 p.m.| UTEP|

* Jerry Richardson Stadium
* Charlotte, NC

| ESPN+| W 38–28| 1,042
October 31| 7:00 p.m.| at Duke*|

* Wallace Wade Stadium
* Durham, NC

| ACCRSN| L 19–53| 0
~~November 7~~|  ~~3:30 p.m.~~|  ~~Middle Tenn.~~ [51]|

*  ~~Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium~~
*  ~~Murfreesboro, TN~~

|  ~~ESPN+~~|  Postponed[39] | –
~~November 14~~| |  ~~ODU~~|

*  ~~Jerry Richardson Stadium~~
*  ~~Charlotte, NC~~

| |  Canceled[28] | –
~~November 14~~|  ~~12:00 p.m.~~|  ~~Gardner-Webb~~ [37][52]*|

*  ~~Jerry Richardson Stadium~~
*  ~~Charlotte, NC~~

|  ~~ESPN3~~|  Canceled[40] | –
~~November 21~~|  ~~12:30 p.m.~~|  ~~Marshall~~|

*  ~~Joan C. Edwards Stadium~~
*  ~~Huntington, WV~~

| |  Postponed[41] | –
~~November 28~~|  ~~7:00 p.m.~~|  ~~Western Kentucky~~|

*  ~~Jerry Richardson Stadium~~
*  ~~Charlotte, NC~~

|  ~~CBSSN~~|  Postponed[42] | –
~~December 1~~|  ~~12:00 p.m.~~|  ~~Western Kentucky~~|

*  ~~Jerry Richardson Stadium~~
*  ~~Charlotte, NC~~

|  ~~ESPN3~~|  Postponed[43] | –
~~December 5~~|  ~~12:00 p.m.~~|  ~~FIU~~|

*  ~~Jerry Richardson Stadium~~
*  ~~Charlotte, NC~~

|  ~~ESPN+~~|  Canceled[44] | –
December 6| 12:00 p.m.| Western Kentucky|

* Jerry Richardson Stadium
* Charlotte, NC

| ESPN3| L 19–37| 714
~~December 11~~|  ~~12:00 p.m.~~|  ~~Marshall~~ [45]|

*  ~~Joan C. Edwards Stadium~~
*  ~~Huntington, WV~~

| |  Canceled[46] | –

* *Non-conference game
* Rankings from AP Poll and CFP Rankings after November 24 released prior to game
* All times are in Eastern time

[53]

## Television

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Charlotte 49ers home games and conference road games will be broadcast through Conference USA's television partners ESPN, CBS Sports, and Stadium.[53]

## Radio

[edit]

Radio coverage for all games is 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 with sideline reports.[54]

## Preseason media poll

[edit]

No Conference USA Preseason Media Poll has been released as of September 2, 2020.

## Game summaries

[edit]

### Appalachian State Mountaineers

[edit]

See also: 2020 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team

Charlotte at Appalachian State  |  | 1 | 2| 3| 4| Total

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49ers | 7 | 3| 10| 0 | 20
• Mountaineers | 0 | 14| 7| 14 | 35

* Date: September 12, 2020
* Location: Kidd Brewer Stadium
Boone, NC
* Game start: 12:00 p.m. EDT
* Elapsed time: 3 hours and 32 minutes
* Game attendance: 0
* Game weather: Temperature: 66 °F (19 °C) • Weather: Raining • Wind: 0 MPH
* Referee: Chris Bynum
* TV announcers (ESPN2): Bob Wischusen, Dan Orlovsky and Lericia Harris (sideline)

* Sources:[55][56][57][58][59][60]

| Scoring summary

1| 4:30| CHAR| Tre HARBINSON 14 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ kick)| CHAR 7–0
2| 12:18| APP| Camerun PEOPLES 16 Yd Run (Chandler STATON kick)| TIED 7-7
2| 4:50| APP| Marcus WILLIAMS Jr. 1 Yd Run (Chandler STATON kick)| APP 14-7
2| 1:52| CHAR| Jonathan CRUZ 23 Yd Field Goal| APP 14-10
3| 3:15| CHAR| Jonathan CRUZ 49 Yd Field Goal| APP 14-13
3| 1:51| APP| Thomas HENNIGAN 52 Yd pass from Zac THOMAS (Chandler STATON kick)| APP 21-13
3| 1:35| CHAR| Aaron MCALLISTER 97 Yd Kickoff Return (Jonathan CRUZ kick)| APP 21-20
4| 10:08| APP| Daetrich HARRINGTON 4 Yd Run (Chandler STATON kick)| APP 28-20
4| 1:15| APP| Daetrich HARRINGTON 15 Yd Run (Chandler STATON kick)| APP 35-20

Charlotte would strike first with a Tre Harbison run into the end zone but App would tie the game and then go up a touchdown in the second quarter. Jonathan Cruz would tack on a field goal before the half leaving App with only a four-point lead. The fog and rain would continue to plague both teams in the nearly empty stadium as Cruz would add another field goal late in the third to bring the score difference to a single digit, but on the next series App stretched the lead back out to eight points only to have Charlotte's Aaron McAllister get it back to within a point on a 97-yard kick off return. App would again take their lead out to eight points early in the fourth quarter as Charlotte still couldn't find its offensive rhythm in the second half. A late touchdown by App made the score difference fifteen points but didn't change the outcome of the game as the 49ers would drop the season opener 20 to 35.

Top performances were dominated by the Mountaineers and included quarterback Zac Thomas who passed for 204 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception. Running back Marcus Williams had 14 carries for 117 yards and a touchdown. Receiver Thomas Hennigan had 5 receptions for 120 yards and a touchdown.

Game notes:

* Aaron McAllister's 3rd quarter 97 yard kickoff return set a new program record in that category, topping Mike Hunter's 96-yard return in the Chowan game in 2013.
* McAllister now owns two program records, longest kickoff return and longest run (89 yards at WKU in 2017).
* Game attendance by non-game officials, teams and players was prohibited by the state government due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
* Troy transfer redshirt junior linebacker Tyler Murray capped an impressive debut in Niner green with a Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week Award.[17]
* The ESPN broadcast crew created a minor controversy complaining about the supposed lack of contrasting colors for Charlotte's new away jersey numbers.[61]
* Additional controversy occurred after the game when an Appalachian State assistant coach posed with App. St. players displaying obscene hand gestures while holding a Charlotte related sign. App. St. Head Coach Shawn Clark would call Charlotte Coach Will Healy to offer an apology for the incident.[62]

### Florida Atlantic Owls

[edit]

See also: 2020 Florida Atlantic Owls football team

Charlotte at Florida Atlantic  |  | 1 | 2| 3| 4| Total

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49ers | 10 | 0| 0| 7 | 17
• Owls | 0 | 0| 21| 0 | 21

* Date: October 3, 2020
* Location: FAU Stadium
Boca Raton, FL
* Game start: 4:02 p.m. EDT
* Elapsed time: 3 hours and 20 minutes
* Game attendance: 5,657
* Game weather: Temperature: 85 °F (29 °C) • Weather: Drizzle • Wind: SSE 10 MPH
* Referee: Billy Williams
* TV announcers (ESPNU): Mike Corey and Jay Walker

* Sources:[63][64][65][66][67][68]

| Scoring summary

1| 6:13| CHAR| Jonathan CRUZ 43 Yd Field Goal| CHAR 3-0
1| 1:36| CHAR| Cameron DOLLAR 39 Yd pass from Chris REYNOLDS (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)| CHAR 10-0
3| 8:16| FAU| Nick TRONTI 49 Yd Run (Vladimir RIVAS Kick)| CHAR 10-7
3| 2:57| FAU| Logan PETERSON 25 Yd pass from Nick TRONTI (Vladimir RIVAS Kick)| FAU 14-10
3| 1:57| FAU| T.J. CHASE 16 Yd pass from Nick TRONTI (Vladimir RIVAS Kick)| FAU 21-10
4| 13:00| CHAR| Tre HARBISON III 1 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)| FAU 21-17

Charlotte would open conference play after two unexpected weeks off visiting their second defending conference champs. Charlotte would go up by 10 points in the 1st quarter, but two long missed field goals by Jonathan Cruz, one in the 2nd quarter and the other off the first drive of the 3rd quarter, would come back to hurt the Niners later. After a scoreless 2nd quarter Charlotte would take a shutout lead into the halftime. Shortly before the halfway point of the 3rd quarter the Owls would finally find the end zone and with under 3 minutes left in the quarter would find it again for their first lead. A Charlotte fumble on the next series would give FAU their third touchdown of the quarter. Early in the 4th quarter Charlotte would get the game into a single score affair again. Charlotte would get into the redzone on the final drive of the game but two sacks of Chris Reynolds would lead to time running out as the Niners would lose 17 to 21.

FAU quarterback Nick Tronti would dominate passing and rushing yards with 98 yards through the air for 2 touchdowns and 10 carries for 94 yards on the ground and a third touchdown. T.J. Chase would have 3 receptions for 31 yards and a touchdown.

Game notes:

* First time in the 6-game series that the home team has won.
* Chris Reynolds would become the 2nd 49er to cross the 4000 passing yard career mark (4191 yards), second only to Matt Johnson's 5405 passing yards.
* Reynolds would become the 2nd Niner to throw for more than 300 yards in a game for the 3rd time (314 yards). Johnson holds the record with 4 games of more than 300 passing yards.
* Victor Tucker recorded his 9th career game with more than 100 receiving yards, 2nd all time to Austin Duke who holds the record with 13 100 yard games.

### North Texas Mean Green

[edit]

See also: 2020 North Texas Mean Green football team

Charlotte at North Texas  |  | 1 | 2| 3| 4| Total

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• 49ers | 7 | 14| 14| 14 | 49
Mean Green | 0 | 7| 7| 7 | 21

* Date: October 10, 2020
* Location: Apogee Stadium
Denton, TX
* Game start: 7:02 p.m. CDT
* Elapsed time: 3 hours and 34 minutes
* Game attendance: 6,864
* Game weather: Temperature: 85 °F (29 °C) • Weather: Clear • Wind: SE 3 MPH
* Referee: Rodney Burnette
* TV announcers (ESPNU): Roy Philpott and Kelly Stouffer

* Sources:[69][70][71][72][73][74]

| Scoring summary

1| 4:34| CHAR| Chris REYNOLDS 18 Yd pass from Dom SHOFFNER (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)| CHAR 7-0
2| 14:06| CHAR| Aaron MCALLISTER 71 Yd pass from Chris REYNOLDS (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)| CHAR 14-0
2| 12:16| UNT| Jaelon Darden 28 Yd pass from Austin Aune (Ethan MOONEY Kick)| CHAR 14-7
2| 3:21| CHAR| Tre HARBISON III 11 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)| CHAR 21-7
3| 11:47| CHAR| Chavon MCEACHERN 1 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)| CHAR 28-7
3| 10:54| UNT| Jaelon DARDEN 43 Yd pass from Austin AUNE (Ethan MOONEY Kick)| CHAR 28-14
3| 4:10| CHAR| Taylor THOMPSON 15 Yd pass from Chris REYNOLDS (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)| CHAR 35-14
4| 12:06| UNT| Jaelon DARDEN 9 Yd pass from Austin AUNE (Ethan MOONEY Kick)| CHAR 35-21
4| 11:08| CHAR| Aaron MCALLISTER 66 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)| CHAR 42-21
4| 9:51| CHAR| Calvin CAMP 14 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)| CHAR 49-21

North Texas was looking to avenge their 1-point loss to the 49ers from the previous year, but Charlotte would score on their first possession of the game and lead through to the end of regulation. North Texas would get the game to within a single score in the 2nd quarter, but Charlotte would steadily begin to pull away over the course of the rest of the game despite North Texas putting up substantial numbers behind the scoring combo of Aune and Darden.

North Texas Quarterback Austin Aune passed for 382 yards, 3 touchdowns and an interception. Charlotte rusher Aaron McAllister had 12 carries for 140 yards and a touchdown. The Mean Green's Jaelon Darden had 13 receptions for 244 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Game notes:

* 49 points are the most Charlotte has scored against a Conference USA opponent.
* Charlotte also set new conference single game records for touchdowns (7) and total yards of offense (599).
* Aaron McAllister's 140 yard performance moved him into 3rd place all-time in rushing for the 49ers with 1,404 career yards on the ground.
* McAllister's performance earned him the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week Award.[18]
* Victor Tucker moved into 2nd place in all-time 49ers receiving yards with 1,798 career yards.

### UTEP Miners

[edit]

See also: 2020 UTEP Miners football team

UTEP at Charlotte  |  | 1 | 2| 3| 4| Total

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Miners | 7 | 7| 0| 14 | 28
• 49ers | 7 | 7| 7| 17 | 38

* Date: October 24, 2020
* Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
Charlotte, NC
* Game start: 12:05 p.m. EDT
* Elapsed time: 3 hours and 16 minutes
* Game attendance: 1,042
* Game weather: Temperature: 65 °F (18 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: 0 MPH
* Referee: Jonathan Noli
* TV announcers (ESPN+): Dave Friedman and Reggie Walker

* Sources:[75][76][77][78][79][80]

| Scoring summary

1| 12:20| CHAR| Aaron MCALLISTER 7 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)| CAR 7-0
1| 3:29| UTEP| Deion HANKINS 2 Yd Run (Gavin BAECHLE Kick)| TIED 7-7
2| 5:35| UTEP| Ronald AWATT 4 Yd Run (Gavin BAECHLE Kick)| UTEP 14-7
2| 0:26| CHAR| Victor TUCKER 22 Yd pass from Chris REYNOLDS (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)| TIED 14-14
3| 3:31| CHAR| Cameron DOLLAR 10 Yd pass from Chris REYNOLDS (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)| CHAR 21-14
4| 12:42| CHAR| Jonathan CRUZ 32 Yd Field Goal| CHAR 24-14
4| 4:40| CHAR| Micaleous ELDER 13 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)| CHAR 31-14
4| 2:43| UTEP| Justin GARRETT 8 Yd pass from Gavin HARDISON (Gavin BAECHLE Kick)| CHAR 31-21
4| 2:30| CHAR| Aaron MCALLISTER 36 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)| CHAR 38-21
4| 0:53| UTEP| Justin GARRETT 11 Yd pass from Gavin HARDISON (Gavin BAECHLE Kick)| CHAR 38-28

Charlotte's long delayed home opener finally occurred as the Miners looked to avenge their home loss from the previous season to the "other" pick axe wielding team. Charlotte would strike first but UTEP would flip the lead near the half before Charlotte's late score had both teams tied at the break. The second half didn't get rolling until late in the third quarter when Charlotte would regain the lead. Charlotte would pad their lead with a Jonathan Cruz field goal early in the final quarter. With less than five minutes left in the game both offenses would suddenly come alive in a flurry of five late touchdowns, but their three turnovers in this game would keep the Miners fruitless all-time in the Eastern Time Zone as Charlotte would get the opening home win, 38 to 28.

Top performances of the game include Charlotte's Chris Reynolds, who threw for 185 yards and 2 touchdowns. The 49ers' Aaron McAllister would have 68 yards on 8 carries with 2 touchdowns. UTEP's Justin Garett had 9 receptions for 107 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Game Notes:

* UTEP is now 0-26-1 in the Eastern Time Zone All-time.
* Ben DeLuca's 9 tackles in the game made him the 2nd 49er to cross the 300 career tackles mark, six tackles shy of Jeff Gemmell's record set during the previous season.

### Duke Blue Devils

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See also: 2020 Duke Blue Devils football team

Charlotte at Duke  |  | 1 | 2| 3| 4| Total

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49ers | 0 | 7| 6| 6 | 19
• Blue Devils | 17 | 7| 13| 16 | 53

* Date: October 31, 2020
* Location: Wallace Wade Stadium
Durham, NC
* Game start: 7:05 p.m. EDT
* Elapsed time: 3:23
* Game attendance: 0
* Game weather: Temperature: 47 °F (8 °C) • Weather: Mostly Clear • Wind: SE 3 MPH
* Referee: Kevin Randall
* TV announcers (ACCRSN): Tom Werme, James Bates, and Kelly Crull

* Sources:[81][82][83][84][85][86]

| Scoring summary

1| 14:35| DUKE| Deon JACKSON 65 Yd Run (Charlie HAM Kick)| DUKE 7-0
1| 6:10| DUKE| Mataeo DURANT 3 Yd Run (Charlie HAM Kick)| DUKE 14-0
1| 2:01| DUKE| Charlie HAM 32 Yd Field Goal| DUKE 17-0
2| 12:17| DUKE| Mataeo DURANT 10 Yd Run (Charlie HAM Kick)| DUKE 24-0
2| 4:21| CHAR| Micaleous ELDER 5 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)| DUKE 24-7
3| 10:38| DUKE| Deon JACKSON 5 Yd Run (Charlie HAM Kick)| DUKE 31-7
3| 5:50| CHAR| Victor TUCKER 6 Yd pass from Chris REYNOLDS (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)| DUKE 31-13
3| 2:35| DUKE| Jalon CALHOUN 8 Yd pass from Chase Brice (Charlie HAM PAT failed)| DUKE 37-13
4| 10:06| CHAR| Tre HARBINSON III 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)| DUKE 37-19
4| 10:06| DUKE| Jeremiah LEWIS Defensive PAT Conversion| DUKE 39-19
4| 4:17| DUKE| Jordan WATERS 2 Yd Run (Charlie HAM Kick)| DUKE 46-19
4| 1:02| DUKE| Gunnar HOLMBERG 1 Yd Run (Charlie HAM Kick)| DUKE 53-19

Duke scored quickly and often to defend their home field, going up 24 points before Charlotte could answer with their own first touchdown shortly before the half. Duke would continue to trade scores and defend their lead into the fourth quarter when a second scoring explosion from the Blue Devils put the comeback hopes of the 49ers permanently to rest. The final score was Duke 53 to Charlotte's 19.

Top performances for the game included Charlotte's Chris Reynolds, who threw for 171 yards and a touchdown. Duke's Mataeo Durant had 12 carries for 104 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Blue Devil's Jalon Calhoun had 4 receptions for 36 yards and a touchdown.

Game notes:

* Charlotte dominated time of possession with the ball in their hands for more than 42 minutes of the game.
* The 17-play drive that resulted in Charlotte's first touchdown of the game is the longest drive in program history.
* Ben DeLuca's 6 tackles in the game tied him with Jeff Gemmell's 306 tackles for the 49ers all-time tackles record.
* Tyler Murray's 8 solo tackles in the game has given him 42 tackles on the season (23 solo tackles).
* Markees Watts' sack in this game moved him past 10 career sacks. The only 49ers previously with greater than 10 career sacks are NFL players Alex Highsmith and Larry Ogunjobi.
* Chris Reynolds became the first 49er to pass for 1000 yards in three seasons.

### Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

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See also: 2020 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football team

Western Kentucky at Charlotte  |  | 1 | 2| 3| 4| Total

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• Hilltoppers | 3 | 14| 10| 10 | 37
49ers | 0 | 0| 7| 12 | 19

* Date: December 6, 2020
* Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
Charlotte, NC
* Game start: 12:05 p.m. EDT
* Elapsed time: 3:13
* Game attendance: 714
* Game weather: Temperature: 49 °F (9 °C) • Weather: Clear • Wind: 0 MPH
* Referee: Jonathan Noli
* TV announcers (ESPN3): Bobby Rosinski, Reggie Walker

* Sources:[87][88][89][90][91][92]

| Scoring summary

1| 2:47| WKU| Brayden NARVESON 33 Yd Field Goal| WKU 3-0
2| 14:44| WKU| A.J. BRATHWAITE Jr. 2 Yd Fumble Return (Brayden NARVESON Kick)| WKU 10-0
2| 0:19| WKU| Jordan MEREDITH 0 Yd Fumble Return (Brayden NARVESON Kick)| WKU 17-0
3| 9:30| CHAR| Micaleous Elder 5 Yd pass from Chris REYNOLDS (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)| WKU 17-7
3| 7:18| WKU| Brayden NARVESON 46 Yd Field Goal| WKU 20-7
3| 3:16| WKU| Mitchell TINSLEY 3 Yd pass from Tyrrell PIGROME (Brayden NARVESON Kick)| WKU 27-7
4| 14:44| WKU| Brayden NARVESON 49 Yd Field Goal| WKU 30-7
4| 5:01| CHAR| Cameron DOLLAR 30 Yd pass from Chris REYNOLDS (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)| WKU 30-13
4| 2:22| WKU| C.J. JONES 5 Yd Run (Brayden NARVESON Kick)| WKU 37-13
4| 0:31| CHAR| Micaleous ELDER 14 Yd pass from Dom SHOFFNER (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)| WKU 37-19

The game got off to a slow start with the Hilltoppers' Brayden Narveson getting his first of the days' three field goals for himself in the first quarter. Two devastating fumbles to bookend the second quarter would both result in Western Kentucky touchdowns, putting the 49ers in a sizable scoreless hole going into the half. Charlotte would find the endzone early in the third quarter to get on the board, but the Hilltoppers would never look back as they held the lead for the entire game.

Top performances of the game included Charlotte Quarterback Chris Reynolds, who threw for 205 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Hilltoppers' Gaej Walker racked up 98 yards on the ground behind 19 carries. The 49ers' Victor Tucker pulled in 8 receptions for 111 yards.

Game notes:

* Originally scheduled for November 28 but was postponed by Charlotte due to COVID-19 related issues.[42]
* Rescheduled game would also be postponed from December 1 to December 6.[43][44]
* Ben DeLuca's seven tackles in the game moved him past Jeff Gemmell into the number 1 spot for career tackles with 313.
* Victor Tucker's eight game catches made him the 2nd 2,000 yard career receiver for the 49ers behind Austin Duke.
* Chris Reynolds became the 2nd 49er QB to pass for more than 5,000 yards in his career behind Matt Johnson.
* 16 seniors played their final game for the 49ers on this Senior Day.
* First Sunday game in program history.
* First time Charlotte has played a regular season game in the month of December.
* First time Charlotte has had a greater than one week break in playing during a season. In this case five weeks.
* Charlotte did not play for the entirety of the month of November.

## Attendance

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Due to the loss of the Norfolk State and ODU games Charlotte lost two of their normally six scheduled home games. Due to UNC Charlotte cancelling in-person classes until at least October 1, 2020; it was announced that no attendance would be allowed for the first home game against Georgia State on September 26, 2020.[93] Charlotte's home games were effectively cut in half when Georgia State postponed Charlotte's home opener on September 26 due to contact tracing issues on their team with a COVID-19 positive tested player.[33] With the state government announcement at the beginning of October that large venue gatherings could begin at 7% venue capacity, the 49ers announced that for their two October home games (FIU and UTEP) they would allow a maximum capacity in Jerry Richardson Stadium of 1,047 persons, to be limited to players' and coaches' family members, special guests of the university, and students. Attendance remained limited to 1,047 persons for the rescheduled WKU game in December.[42] Charlotte would finish the season with only two home games both with restricted attendance.

Season | Games | Sellouts | W–L (%) | Attendance | Average | Best

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