2024 Charlotte 49ers football team

American college football season

2024 Charlotte 49ers football

Conference| American Athletic Conference
Record| 0–1 (0–0 AAC)
Head coach|

* Biff Poggi (2nd season)

Offensive coordinator| Mike Miller (2nd season)
Defensive coordinator| Ryan Osborn (2nd season)
Home stadium| Jerry Richardson Stadium

Uniform

Seasons

<- 2023

2025 ->

2024 American Athletic Conference football standings

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Team |  | W |  | L |  |  |  |  | W |  | L |
Army |  | 0  | - | 0  |  |  |  |  | 1  | - | 0  |
East Carolina |  | 0  | - | 0  |  |  |  |  | 1  | - | 0  |
Memphis |  | 0  | - | 0  |  |  |  |  | 1  | - | 0  |
Navy |  | 0  | - | 0  |  |  |  |  | 1  | - | 0  |
North Texas |  | 0  | - | 0  |  |  |  |  | 1  | - | 0  |
South Florida |  | 0  | - | 0  |  |  |  |  | 1  | - | 0  |
Tulane |  | 0  | - | 0  |  |  |  |  | 1  | - | 0  |
Tulsa |  | 0  | - | 0  |  |  |  |  | 1  | - | 0  |
UAB |  | 0  | - | 0  |  |  |  |  | 1  | - | 0  |
UTSA |  | 0  | - | 0  |  |  |  |  | 1  | - | 0  |
Charlotte |  | 0  | - | 0  |  |  |  |  | 0  | - | 1  |
Florida Atlantic |  | 0  | - | 0  |  |  |  |  | 0  | - | 1  |
Rice |  | 0  | - | 0  |  |  |  |  | 0  | - | 1  |
Temple |  | 0  | - | 0  |  |  |  |  | 0  | - | 1  |
Championship: December 6, 2024

* $ - Conference champion
* y - Championship game participant

As of September 3, 2024
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2024 Charlotte 49ers football team represent the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The 49ers play their home games at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, and compete in their second season as a member of the American Athletic Conference (AAC). They are led by second-year head coach Biff Poggi.

## Coaching staff

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On December 4, offensive line coach and assistant head coach Kyle DeVan accepted the offensive line coach job at his alma mater.[1] On December 7 the 49ers announced the hiring of Colorado tight ends coach Tim Brewster for the same position at Charlotte. He also takes on assistant head coaching duties from the departing DeVan. John Morookian made an internal move from tight ends to offensive line. Jason Barnes joined the coaching staff from the analyst pool to take over wide receivers.[2] On January 8, North Carolina defensive analyst Ty Greenwood was named cornerbacks coach.[3]

Name | Position | Seasons at
Charlotte | Alma mater | Previous

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Biff Poggi | Head coach | 2 | Duke (1984) | Associate head coach (Michigan)
Jonathon Jacobson | Assistant head coach/senior advisor | 2 | Penn (1984) | Chairman of HighSage Ventures
Tim Brewster | Associate head coach/tight ends coach | 1 | Illinois (1983) | Tight ends (Colorado)
Mike Miller | Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach | 2 | UAB (2014) | Co-offensive coordinator/Tight ends (Maryland)
Ryan Osborn | Defensive coordinator/outside linebackers coach | 2 | Bridgewater State (2010) | Defensive assistant (Baltimore Ravens)
Jason Barnes | Wide receivers coach | 1 | So. Car. (2010) | Offensive Analyst (Coastal Car.)
Wayne Dorsey | Defensive line coach | 2 | Ole Miss (2018) | Defensive line coach (Saint Frances Academy)
Greg Froelich | Running backs coach/special teams coordinator | 2 | Michigan (2017) | Special teams analyst (Illinois)
Ty Greenwood | Cornerbacks coach | 1 | Delaware St (2004) | Defensive analyst (North Carolina)
Mike Hartline | Wide receivers coach/passing coordinator | 2 | Kentucky (2011) | Quarterbacks coach (Auburn)
Greer Martini | Linebackers coach | 2 | Notre Dame (2018) | Graduate assistant (LSU)
John Morookian | Offensive line | 2 | Toledo (2011) | Offensive analyst (Michigan)
Justin Sanders | Safeties coach | 2 | Illinois (2012) | Defensive backs coach (Texas Southern)
Reference:[4]

## 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 2024 recruiting year.

US college sports recruiting information for 2024 recruits

Name  | Hometown  | High school / college  | Height  | Weight  | 40‡ | Commit date
Connor Adair
TE | , | IMG Academy | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 235 lb (107 kg)  | –  |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
Cornell Allen
S | Richmond, VA | Trinity Episcopal | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)  | 165 lb (75 kg)  | –  | Jun 25, 2023
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Evan Austin
ATH | Ijamsville, MD | Oakdale HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)  | 175 lb (79 kg)  | –  | Jun 21, 2023
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports:
Kendal Brown
Edge | Lithonia, GA | Arabia Mountain HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)  | 220 lb (100 kg)  | –  | Jun 18, 2023
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports:
Miles Burris
WR | Jacksonville, FL | Trinity Christian Academy  | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)  | 187 lb (85 kg)  | –  | Jun 16, 2023
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports:
Andrew Cunningham
OL | Southlake, TX | Carroll Senior HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 275 lb (125 kg)  | –  | Jul 1, 2023
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
Kainoa Davis
Edge | Santa Ana, CA | Mater Dei HS | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)  | 285 lb (129 kg)  | –  | Oct 23, 2023
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports:
De'Gabriel Floyd
LB | Westlake Village, CA | Westlake HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)  | 235 lb (107 kg)  | –  | Oct 10, 2023
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A
Rod Gainey Jr.
RB | Tampa, FL | Tampa Bay Tech | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)  | 210 lb (95 kg)  | –  | Jun 26, 2023
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Cary Grant
DB | New Orleans, LA | Warren Easton | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)  | 185 lb (84 kg)  | –  |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
Grant Laskey
TE | Valdosta, GA | Lowndes HS | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)  | 230 lb (100 kg)  | –  | Jun 12, 2023
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports:
Tre McLeod
RB | Wyncote, PA | Cheltenham HS | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)  | 190 lb (86 kg)  | –  | Sep 19, 2023
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports:
Deshawn Purdie
QB | Baltimore, MA | Milford Mill Academy | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)  | 205 lb (93 kg)  | –  | Mar 22, 2023
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Umar Rockhead
OT | Charlotte, NC | Mallard Creek High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)  | 265 lb (120 kg)  | –  | Jun 18, 2023
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports:
Dominic Silva
OT | Bridgewater, MA | Dexter Southfield School | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)  | 320 lb (150 kg)  | –  | Jun 20, 2023
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports:
Darius Wallace
LB | Suwanee, GA | Peachtree Ridge HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 230 lb (100 kg)  | –  |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
Cam'Ron Warren
OT | Cheasapeake, VA | Western Branch HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)  | 290 lb (130 kg)  | –  |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports:
Kam Weaver
LB | Andalusia, AL | Andalusia HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)  | 205 lb (93 kg)  | –  | Jul 9, 2023
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports:
DeQuinder Williams
CB | Charlotte, NC | West Charlotte HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)  | 175 lb (79 kg)  | –  |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A

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Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: NA 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.
* "2024 Charlotte Football Commits". Scout.com.
* "ESPN". ESPN.com.
* "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com.
* "2024 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.

### Key transfers

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

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Al-Ma'hi Ali  | Defensive back  | Saint Francis  | Philadelphia, PA | Saint Frances Academy | JR  | 5'-11"  | 175 lbs
Sammy Anderson Jr.  | Cornerback  | Cincinnati  | Dayton, OH | Trotwood-Madison | RS-JR  | 6'-2"  | 170 lbs
Max Brown | Quarterback  | Florida  | Tulsa, OK | Lincoln Christian School  | RS-FR  | 6'-3"  | 200 lbs
Eltayeb Bushra  | Safety  | Fairmont State  | Herndon, VA | Herndon | JR  | 6'-2"  | 200 lbs
Dre Butler  | Defensive lineman  | Michigan State  | Covington, GA | Newton | GS  | 6'-5"  | 300 lbs
CJ Clinkscales  | Cornerback  | Boston College  | Buford, GA | Buford | RS-FR  | 5'-7"  | 173 lbs
Mo Clipper Jr.  | Inside offensive lineman  | Tennessee  | Alpharetta, GA | Milton | RS-FR  | 6'-4"  | 305 lbs
Derrick Edwards  | Safety  | Louisville  | Cocoa, FL | Space Coast | RS-SO  | 5'-11"  | 175 lbs
Tyler Gibson  | Offensive tackle  | Georgia Tech  | Alpharetta, GA | Johns Creek | RS-FR  | 6'-5"  | 288 lbs
Jonny Hassard  | Offensive tackle  | UMass  | Mount Ulla, NC | West Rowan | SR  | 6'-4"  | 275 lbs
Jordan Herman  | Offensive tackle  | Florida  | Hutchinson, KS | Fort Mill | RS-SO  | 6'-8"  | 370 lbs
Aidan Kaler  | Linebacker  | Stony Brook  | Sayville, NY | Sayville | SR  | 6'-2"  | 230 lbs
D'Andre Martin  | EDGE  | South Carolina  | Colonial Heights, VA | Life Christian Academy  | RS-FR  | 6'-4"  | 306 lbs
Mitchell Mayes  | Offensive tackle  | Clemson  | Raleigh, NC | Leesville Road | SR  | 6'-3.5"  | 305 lbs
Treyveon McGee  | Safety  | Iowa State  | Detroit, MI | Ypsilanti | RS-JR  | 6'-2"  | 205 lbs
Cartevious Norton  | Running back  | Iowa State  | Waycross, GA | Ware County | SO  | 5'-11"  | 210 lbs
Justin Olson  | Wide receiver  | Middle Tennessee  | Huntersville, NC | North Mecklenburg | SR  | 6'-2"  | 190 lbs
Anthony Romphf  | Cornerback  | Western Michigan  | Southfield, MI | Southfield | RS-JR  | 6'-0"  | 180 lbs
Xavier Simmons  | Linebacker  | Missouri  | Greensboro, NC | Northwest Guilford | RS-FR  | 6'-3"  | 225 lbs
Jordan Spasojevic-Moko  | Inside offensive lineman  | Texas A&M  | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Brisbane Rhinos  | RS-JR  | 6'-5"  | 300 lbs
Donovan Spellman  | Offensive tackle  | Appalachian State  | Clayton, NC | Knightdale | SO  | 6'-4"  | 210 lbs
CJ Stokes  | Running back  | Michigan  | Columbia, SC | Hammond School | SO  | 5'-10"  | 188 lbs

### Departing players

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#### Outgoing transfers

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Player  | Position  | New School  |

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John Anderson | S | None
Brian Bates | LB | Delaware State
Micah Bowens | QB | None
Derek Boykins | LB | None
Tymere Burton | LB | None
TJ Butler | EDGE | None
Shadrick Byrd | RB | Withdrawn
Nico Crawford | LS | None
Jordan Daniels | OL | None
Ephraim Deese | DL | Iowa Western CC
Damani Dent | S | None
Jai'Lun Hampton | OL | UT Martin
Nikhai Hill-Green | LB | Withdrawn
Miguel Jackson | DL | Utah State
Demetrius Knight Jr. | LB | South Carolina
Manning Lasso | WR | None
Rene Miller | OL | None
Arabee Muslim | OT | None
Doug Newsome | CB | None
Omari Orgertrice | S | Johnson C. Smith
Quinten Patten | WR | None
BJ Ragland | DL | None
Durell Robinson | RB | UConn
Micah Sumpter | OT | East Tennessee State
Roger Walters | WR | Iowa Western CC
Issac Washington | DL | None

##### Notes

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### Graduation

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### Roster

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2024 Charlotte 49ers football team roster

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

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RB | `0` | Terron Kellman | RFr
RB | `1` | Durell Robinson | Fr
WR | `2` | Randy Fields | RSr
WR | `3` | Jaden Bradley | Jr
QB | `4` | Jalon Jones | Sr
WR | `5` | Ike White | RFr
QB | `6` | Dom Schffner | RSr
QB | `7` | Steven Johnson | RFr
QB | `8` | Micah Bowens | RSo
TE | `9` | Lacota Dippre | Fr
WR | `10` | Duane Thomas Jr. | Fr
QB | `11` | Trexler Ivey | RSo
WR | `12` | Jarius Mack | RSo
RB | `13` | Shadrick Byrd | RJr
WR | `14` | Manning Lasso | Fr
WR | `15` | "Fresh" Walters II | RFr
QB | `16` | Carson Black | Fr
TE | `17` | Gus McGee | RSo
TE | `18` | Colin Weber | RSo
WR | `19` | Jack Hestera | RSo
WR | `20` | Xander Lamb | RFr
RB | `21` | Henry Rutledge | RSo
WR | `22` | Jack Reynolds | RSo
RB | `28` | Joachim Bangda | Sr
RB | `30` | Jaylen Donaldson | RFr
RB | `33` | Watson Cusick | RFr
TE | `35` | Joey Bearns III | RSo
RB | `38` | Hahsaun Wilson | RSo
TE | `43` | Isaiah Turnage | RSo
OL | `50` | Ja'Khi Green | RSo
OL | `51` | Tyler Thomas | Jr
OL | `52` | Jonny King | RSo
OL | `53` | Panda Askew | Jr
OL | `54` | Micah Sumpter | Fr
OL | `55` | Johnathan Bass | Sr
OL | `56` | Andrew Adair | RSo
OL | `58` | Austin Fontaine | RSr
OL | `61` | Marshall Futrell | RSo
OL | `65` | Boston Brinkley | RFr
OL | `66` | Kendall Stanley | RFr
OL | `71` | P.J. Wilkins | Fr
OL | `72` | Dominick Kelley | Fr
OL | `73` | Isaiah Bullerdick | RFr
OL | `74` | Jordan Daniels | RJr
OL | `75` | Lucas Gramlick | RSr
OL | `76` | Kevin Williams | RSr
OL | `77` | Rene Miller | So
OL | `78` | Jai'Lun Hampton | So
OL | `79` | Jasper Parks | Sr
WR | `80` | Tyreese Schieffer | RSo
TE | `81` | Jake Clemons | Jr
WR | `82` | Elisha Edwards | RFr
WR | `83` | Sean Brown | RSr
WR | `84` | Malik Baker II | RFr
TE | `85` | Jason Jeffares | Fr
TE | `86` | Bryce Kennon | Jr
WR | `87` | Charlie C. C. Fish | RSo
WR | `88` | Andrew Jacobs | RFr
WR | `89` | Quinton Patten | RJr
Defense | Pos. | # | Name | Class

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DL | `0` | Eyabi Okie | RSr
DB | `1` | Dontae Balfour | So
LB | `2` | Derek Boykins | Jr
LB | `3` | Demon Clowney | RSo
DB | `4` | C.J. Burton | Jr
DB | `6` | Al-Ma'hi Ali | RSo
DB | `7` | Damani Dent | RFr
LB | `8` | Cam Burden | RSo
DB | `9` | Wayne Jones | RSr
DB | `10` | Ositadinma Ekwonu | RJr
LB | `11` | Stone Handy | RJr
DB | `12` | Dontez Fagan | Jr
DB | `13` | Isaiah Hazel | Sr
S | `14` | Steven Parker | RSo
DB | `15` | DeAndre Hollins | RSr
DB | `16` | Kameron Howard | Fr
DL | `18` | Zion Shockley | So
LB | `19` | T.J. Butler | So
CB | `20` | Doug Newsome | Jr
DB | `21` | Breon Noel | So
DB | `22` | Marcus Robitaille | RSo
DB | `23` | Izaiah Taylor | Sr
DB | `24` | Taquan Lattimore | Jr
LB | `25` | Prince Bemah | RJr
LB | `28` | Demetrius Knight II | RJr
DB | `29` | Maguire Neal | So
DL | `30` | Ephraim Deese | Fr
DB | `32` | John Anderson | RSo
LB | `33` | Brian Bates | Fr
DB | `35` | Elijah Culp | Jr
DB | `36` | Uriah West | RSo
DB | `38` | Jamari Broady | RFr
LB | `40` | Reid Williford | So
LB | `41` | Nikhai Hill-Green | Jr
DL | `42` | Emmanuel Balogun | Jr
DB | `43` | Randy Franklin | RSo
DB | `46` | Omari Orgertrice | RFr
LB | `47` | Tymere Burton | Fr
DL | `48` | Malik Puryear | Jr
DL | `51` | B.J. Ragland | RSo
DL | `53` | Michael Kelly | RJr
DL | `55` | Colin Coates | Fr
DL | `62` | Katron Evans | RSo
DL | `90` | Dez Morgan | Jr
DL | `91` | Larry Avila | RFr
DL | `93` | Malik Daniels | Jr
DL | `94` | Jonathan Wallace | So
DE | `95` | Miguel Jackson | Jr
DL | `96` | Julius Welschof | RSr
DL | `97` | Jalar Holley | RJr
DL | `99` | Isaac Washington | RSo
Special teams | Pos. | # | Name | Class

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K | `42` | Jake Larson | Sr
P | `44` | Grant Gonya | Sr
LS | `45` | Nico Crawford | RFr
LS | `54` | Adam Booker | RFr
K | `95` | Bronson Long | RFr
K | `98` | Kyle Cunanan | Fr

Head coach

* Biff Poggi (Duke)

Coordinators/assistant coaches

* Jonathon Jacobs (Penn)
Assistant head coach/senior advisor

* Kyle DeVan (Oregon State)
Associate head coach/offensive line/run game coordinator

* Mike Miller (UAB)
Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks

* Ryan Osborn (Bridgewater State)
Defensive coordinator/outside linebackers

* Wayne Dorsey (Mississippi)
Defensive line

* Greg Froelich (Michigan)
Special teams coordinator/running backs

* Mike Hartline (Kentucky)
Passing coordinator/Wide Receivers

* Greer Martini (Notre Dame)
Inside linebackers

* John Morookian (Toledo)
Offensive tackles/tight ends

* Rod Ojong (Monmouth)
Defensive backs

* Justin Sanders (Illinois)
Safeties

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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

4–3

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Al-Ma’hi Ali
Randy Franklin
Izaiah Taylor

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Nikhai Hill-Green  | Osita Ekwonu  | Prince Bemah
⋅ | Derek Boykins  | T.J. Butler
⋅ | Demetrius Knight II  | ⋅
| SS

Wayne Jones
Steven Parker
Tequan Latimore
| CB

DeAndre Hollins
C.J. Burton
Breon Noel

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Eyabi Okie | Dez Morgan  | Jalar Holley  | Julius Welschof
Mike Kelly  | Katron Evans  | Austin Fontaine  | Demon Clowney
Malik Puryear  | Jonathan Wallace  | Miguel Jackson  | Emmanuel Balogun
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Dontae Balfour
Dontez Fagan
Elijah Culp

Offense

Pro-style
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Jaden Bradley
Ike White
Sean Brown
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Jack Hestera
Quinton Patten
Jack Reynolds
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Kevin Williams  | Ja’Khi Green  | Andrew Adair  | Jonny King  | Johnathan Bass
Jordan Daniels  | Panda Askew  | Tyler Thomas  | Rene Miller  | Jasper Parks
Jai’Lun Hampton  | Kendall Stanley  | Isaiah Bullerdick  | Boston Brinkley  | Lucas Gramlick
| TE

Jake Clemons
Gus McGee
Colin Weber
| WR

Randy Fields Jr.
Jairus Mack
Andrew Jacobs
|  | QB

Jalon Jones
Micah Bowens
Carson Black
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PK Jake Larson
PK Kyle Cunanan
P Grant Gonya
KR Shadrick Byrd
PR Henry Rutledge
LS Nico Crawford
H Grant Gonya
|  | RB

Durell Robinson
Shadrick Byrd
Terron Kellman

## Awards and honors

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### Preseason

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Awards Watch List  | Player  | Position  | Year

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Hornung Award[5] | Shadrick Byrd  | RB  | RJR
Wuerffel Trophy[6] | Mike Kelly  | DL  | JR

### In Season

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Awards Watch List  | Player  | Position  | Year

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CSC Comeback Player of the Year[7] | Nikhai Hill-Green  | LB  | RSR
Ray Guy Award[8] | Grant Gonya  | K/P  | SR
Award  | Player  | Position  | Year  | Game

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AAC Special Teams Player of the Week[9] | Grant Gonya  | P  | SR  | Florida
AAC Defensive Player of the Week[10] | Demetrius Knight II  | LB  | SR  | ECU
AAC Defensive Player of the Week[11] | Nikhai Hill-Green  | LB  | RSR  | Tulsa

## Schedule

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

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August 31| 8:00 p.m.| James Madison*|

* Jerry Richardson Stadium
* Charlotte, NC

| ESPNU| L 7–30| 15,614
September 7| 3:30 p.m.| at North Carolina*|

* Kenan Stadium
* Chapel Hill, NC

| ACCN|  |
September 14| 6:00 p.m.| Gardner-Webb*|

* Jerry Richardson Stadium
* Charlotte, NC

| ESPN+|  |
September 21| | at Indiana*|

* Memorial Stadium
* Bloomington, IN

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September 28| | at Rice|

* Rice Stadium
* Houston, TX

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October 5| | East Carolina|

* Jerry Richardson Stadium
* Charlotte, NC

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October 19| 3:30 p.m.| at Navy|

* Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
* Annapolis, MD

| CBSSN|  |
October 26| | at Memphis|

* Liberty Bowl Stadium
* Memphis, TN

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October 31| 7:30 p.m.| Tulane|

* Jerry Richardson Stadium
* Charlotte, NC

| ESPN|  |
November 16| | South Florida|

* Jerry Richardson Stadium
* Charlotte, NC

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November 23| | at Florida Atlantic|

* FAU Stadium
* Boca Raton, FL

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November 29/30| | UAB|

* Jerry Richardson Stadium
* Charlotte, NC

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* *Non-conference game
* Homecoming
* Rankings from AP Poll and CFP Rankings
* All times are in Eastern time

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## Television

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Charlotte 49ers home games and conference road games are broadcast through the American Athletics Conference's television partners ESPN, and ABC Sports.[15][16][17][18]

## Radio

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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.[19]

## Preseason poll

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The American Athletic Conference preseason media poll was released at AAC Media Day on July 25, 2023.[20]

* First place votes in ()

Media poll

Predicted finish  | Team  | Votes (1st place)
1 | Tulane | 457 (20)
2 | UTSA | 440 (9)
3 | SMU | 397 (3)
4 | Memphis | 362 (1)
5 | Florida Atlantic | 312
6 | East Carolina | 303
7 | North Texas | 261
8 | UAB | 209 (1)
9 | Navy | 199
10 | Temple | 182
11 | Tulsa | 160
12 | Rice | 138
13 | South Florida | 86
14 | Charlotte | 64

## Game summaries

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### vs James Madison

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See also: 2024 James Madison Dukes football team

James Madison Dukes (0–0) vs Charlotte 49ers (0–0) – Game summary

Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3| 4| Total

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Dukes | 3 | 6 | 7| 14| 30
49ers | 0 | 7 | 0| 0| 7

at Jerry Richardson Stadium • Charlotte, North Carolina

* Date: August 31st
* Game time: 8:00 p.m. EST
* Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 83 °F (28 °C) • Wind: 0 miles per hour (0 km/h)
* Game attendance: 15,614
* Referee: Charles Lamertina
* TV announcers (ESPNU): Justin Kutcher (play-by-play), Charles Arbuckle (analyst)

Game information

First quarter

* (0:41) JMU – Noe Ruelas 43 yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 0 yards, 0:52; James Madison 3–0)

Second quarter

* (8:09) CHAR – Isaiah Myers 26 yard pass from Max Brown, Kyle Cunanan kick (Drive: 6 plays, 64 yards, 3:05; Charlotte 7–3)
* (0:49) JMU – George Pettaway 33 yard pass from Alonza Barnett III, kick failed (Drive: 1 play, 33 yards, 0:05; James Madison 9–7)

Third quarter

* (14:16) JMU – Omarion Dollison 73 yard pass from Alonza Barnett III, Noe Ruelas kick (Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:44; James Madison 16–7)

Fourth quarter

* (14:15) JMU – Ayo Adeyi 8 yard run, Noe Ruelas kick (Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 3:12; James Madison 23–7)
* (1:10) JMU – George Pettaway 1 yard run, Noe Ruelas kick (Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 3:25; James Madison 30–7)

Statistics  | James Madison  | Charlotte

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First downs | 16 | 17
Plays–yards | 60–417 | 76–324
Rushes–yards | 42–198 | 31–131
Passing yards | 219 | 193
Passing: comp–att–int | 10–18–1 | 22–45–2
Time of possession | 28:18 | 31:42
Team | Category | Player | Statistics

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James Madison  | Passing | Alonza Barnett III | 10/18, 219 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Rushing | Alonza Barnett III | 9 carries, 89 yards
Receiving | Omarion Dollison | 2 receptions, 80 yards, 1 TD
Charlotte  | Passing | Max Brown | 22/45, 193 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
Rushing | Terron Kellman | 9 carries, 76 yards
Receiving | Sean Brown | 6 receptions, 70 yards

### at North Carolina

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See also: 2024 North Carolina Tar Heels football team

Charlotte 49ers (0–1) vs North Carolina Tar Heels (1–0) – Game summary

Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3| 4| Total

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49ers | 0 | 0 | 0| 0| 0
Tar Heels | 0 | 0 | 0| 0| 0

at Kenan Memorial Stadium • Chapel Hill, North Carolina

* Date: September 7th
* Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
* TV: ACCN

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

Statistics  | Charlotte  | North Carolina

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First downs |  |
Plays–yards | – | –
Rushes–yards | – | –
Passing yards |  |
Passing: comp–att–int | –– | ––
Time of possession |  |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics

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Charlotte  | Passing |  |
Rushing |  |
Receiving |  |
North Carolina  | Passing |  |
Rushing |  |
Receiving |  |

### vs Gardner–Webb (FCS)

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See also: 2024 Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs football team

Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (FCS) (–) vs Charlotte 49ers (–) – Game summary

Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3| 4| Total

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Runnin' Bulldogs (FCS) | 0 | 0 | 0| 0| 0
49ers | 0 | 0 | 0| 0| 0

at Jerry Richardson Stadium • Charlotte, North Carolina

* Date: September 14th
* Game time: 6:00 p.m. EDT
* TV: TBD

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

Statistics  | Gardner–Webb (FCS)  | Charlotte

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First downs |  |
Plays–yards | – | –
Rushes–yards | – | –
Passing yards |  |
Passing: comp–att–int | –– | ––
Time of possession |  |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics

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Gardner–Webb (FCS)  | Passing |  |
Rushing |  |
Receiving |  |
Charlotte  | Passing |  |
Rushing |  |
Receiving |  |

### at Indiana

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See also: 2024 Indiana Hoosiers football team

Charlotte 49ers (–) vs Indiana Hoosiers (–) – Game summary

Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3| 4| Total

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49ers | 0 | 0 | 0| 0| 0
Hoosiers | 0 | 0 | 0| 0| 0

at Memorial Stadium • Bloomington, Indiana

* Date: September 21st
* Game time: TBD p.m. EDT
* TV: TBD

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

Statistics  | Charlotte  | Indiana

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|

First downs |  |
Plays–yards | – | –
Rushes–yards | – | –
Passing yards |  |
Passing: comp–att–int | –– | ––
Time of possession |  |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics

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Charlotte  | Passing |  |
Rushing |  |
Receiving |  |
Indiana  | Passing |  |
Rushing |  |
Receiving |  |

### Rice

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See also: 2024 Rice Owls football team

Charlotte vs Rice  |  | 1 | 2| 3| 4| Total

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49ers | 0 | 0| 0| 0 | 0
Owls | 0 | 0| 0| 0 | 0

* Date: September 28
* Location: Rice Stadium
Houston, TX
* Game start: 0:00 pm EST
* Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C) • Weather: Rain • Wind: 0 N MPH

* Sources:

| Scoring summary

1| | | |
2| | | |
3| | | |
4| | | |

Game notes:

Statistics | CHAR | Rice

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First downs |  |
Total yards |  |
Rushing yards |  |
Passing yards |  |
Turnovers |  |
Time of possession |  |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics

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Charlotte | Passing |  |
Rushing |  |
Receiving |  |
Rice | Passing |  |
Rushing |  |
Receiving |  |

### East Carolina

[edit]

See also: 2024 East Carolina Pirates football team

East Carolina vs Charlotte |  | 1 | 2| 3| 4| Total

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Pirates | 0 | 0| 0| 0 | 0
49ers | 0 | 0| 0| 0 | 0

* Date: October 5
* Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
Charlotte, NC
* Game start: 0:00 pm EDT
* Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: 0 W MPH

* Sources:

| Scoring summary

1| | | |
2| | | |
3| | | |
4| | | |

Game notes:

Statistics | ECU | CHAR

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First downs |  |
Total yards |  |
Rushing yards |  |
Passing yards |  |
Turnovers |  |
Time of possession |  |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics

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ECU | Passing |  |
Rushing |  |
Receiving |  |
Charlotte | Passing |  |
Rushing |  |
Receiving |  |

### Navy

[edit]

See also: 2024 Navy Midshipmen football team

Charlotte vs Navy |  | 1 | 2| 3| 4| Total

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49ers | 0 | 0| 0| 0 | 0
Midshipmen | 0 | 0| 0| 0 | 0

* Date: October 19
* Location: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Annapolis, MD
* Game start: 3:30 pm EDT
* Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C) • Weather: Cloudy • Wind: 0 MPH
* Television network: CBSSN

* Sources:

| Scoring summary

1| | | |
2| | | |
3| | | |
4| | | |

Game notes:

Statistics | CHAR | Navy

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First downs |  |
Total yards |  |
Rushing yards |  |
Passing yards |  |
Turnovers |  |
Time of possession |  |

Team | Category | Player | Statistics

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Charlotte | Passing |  |
Rushing |  |
Receiving |  |
Navy | Passing |  |
Rushing |  |
Receiving |  |

### Memphis

[edit]

See also: 2024 Memphis Tigers football team

Charlotte vs Memphis |  | 1 | 2| 3| 4| Total

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49ers | 0 | 0| 0| 0 | 0
Tigers | 0 | 0| 0| 0 | 0

* Date: October 26
* Location: Liberty Bowl Stadium
Memphis, TN
* Game start: 0:00 pm EST
* Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C) • Weather: Rain • Wind: 0 N MPH

* Sources:

| Scoring summary

1| | | |
2| | | |
3| | | |
4| | | |

Game notes:

Statistics | CHAR | Memphis

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First downs |  |
Total yards |  |
Rushing yards |  |
Passing yards |  |
Turnovers |  |
Time of possession |  |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics

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Charlotte | Passing |  |
Rushing |  |
Receiving |  |
Memphis | Passing |  |
Rushing |  |
Receiving |  |

### Tulane

[edit]

See also: 2024 Tulane Green Wave football team

Tulane vs Charlotte |  | 1 | 2| 3| 4| Total

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Green Wave | 0 | 0| 0| 0 | 0
49ers | 0 | 0| 0| 0 | 0

* Date: October 31
* Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
Charlotte, NC
* Game start: 7:30 pm EDT
* Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C) • Weather: Sunny• Wind: 0 SE MPH
* Television network: ESPN

* Sources:

| Scoring summary

1| | | |
2| | | |
3| | | |
4| | | |

Game notes:

Statistics | Tulane | CHAR

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First downs |  |
Total yards |  |
Rushing yards |  |
Passing yards |  |
Turnovers |  |
Time of possession |  |

Team | Category | Player | Statistics

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Tulane | Passing |  |
Rushing |  |
Receiving |  |
Charlotte | Passing |  |
Rushing |  |
Receiving |  |

### South Florida

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See also: 2024 South Florida Bulls football team

South Florida vs Charlotte |  | 1 | 2| 3| 4| Total

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Bulls | 0 | 0| 0| 0 | 0
49ers | 0 | 0| 0| 0 | 0

* Date: November 16
* Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
Charlotte, NC
* Game start: 0:00 pm EST
* Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C) • Weather: Rain • Wind: 0 N MPH

* Sources:

| Scoring summary

1| | | |
2| | | |
3| | | |
4| | | |

Game notes:

Statistics | USF | CHAR

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First downs |  |
Total yards |  |
Rushing yards |  |
Passing yards |  |
Turnovers |  |
Time of possession |  |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics

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South Florida | Passing |  |
Rushing |  |
Receiving |  |
Charlotte | Passing |  |
Rushing |  |
Receiving |  |

### Florida Atlantic

[edit]

See also: 2024 Florida Atlantic Owls football team

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

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49ers | 0 | 0| 0| 0 | 0
Owls | 0 | 0| 0| 0 | 0

* Date: November 23
* Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
Charlotte, NC
* Game start: 0:00 pm EDT
* Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: 0 SW MPH

* Sources:

| Scoring summary

1| | | |
2| | | |
3| | | |
4| | | |

Game notes:

Statistics | CHAR | FAU

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First downs |  |
Total yards |  |
Rushing yards |  |
Passing yards |  |
Turnovers |  |
Time of possession |  |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics

|
|
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Charlotte | Passing |  |
Rushing |  |
Receiving |  |
Florida Atlantic | Passing |  |
Rushing |  |
Receiving |  |

### UAB

[edit]

See also: 2024 UAB Blazers football team

UAB vs Charlotte |  | 1 | 2| 3| 4| Total

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Blazers | 0 | 0| 0| 0 | 0
49ers | 0 | 0| 0| 0 | 0

* Date: November 29 or 30
* Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
Charlotte, NC
* Game start: 0:00 pm EDT
* Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C) • Weather: Cloudy • Wind: 0 N MPH

* Sources:

| Scoring summary

1| | | |
2| | | |
3| | | |
4| | | |

Game notes:

Statistics | UAB | CHAR

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First downs |  |
Total yards |  |
Rushing yards |  |
Passing yards |  |
Turnovers |  |
Time of possession |  |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics

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|
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UAB | Passing |  |
Rushing |  |
Receiving |  |
Charlotte | Passing |  |
Rushing |  |
Receiving |  |

## Attendance

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

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2024 | 0 | 0 | 0–0 (–) | 0 | 0 | 0

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