2013 Charlotte 49ers football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 football 2013 1948 Charlotte 49ers 49ers wordmark.png 250 Independent 5–6 Brad Lambert 1st Jeff Mullen 1st Bruce Tall 1st Spread 3–4 Jerry Richardson Stadium The 2013 Charlotte 49ers football team represented the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (also called Charlotte or UNC Charlotte) in the 2013 NCAA Division I FCS football season. 2013 was the inaugural season for 49ers football and they were classified as an FCS independent school, meaning they had no athletic conference affiliation for the 2013 season.Scott David Ready to start 49ers football http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/12/27/3748052/ready-to-start.html January 11, 2013 The Charlotte Observer December 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130510142512/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/12/27/3748052/ready-to-start.html 2013-05-10 deadSchlabach Mark 49ers preparing for Charlotte market ESPN https://www.espn.com/college-football/columns/story?columnist=schlabach_mark&id=6699612 January 11, 2013 June 24, 2011 The team was led by first time head coach Brad Lambert and played its home games on campus at the newly built Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. As the team was in their two-year transition period before reclassifying to the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), they were ineligible to participate in the FCS playoffs. Personnel Coaching staff Name Position Seasons atCharlotte Alma mater Brad Lambert Head coach 1 Kansas State (1987) Jeff Mullen Offensive coordinator 1 Wittenberg (1990) Bruce Tall Defensive coordinator 1 Ohio Wesleyan (1982) Phil Ratliff Offensive line/Recruiting coordinator 1 Marshall (1994) James Adams Secondary 1 Wake Forest (2006) Drew Dayton Inside linebackers 1 Wake Forest (2003) Damien Gary Running backs 1 Georgia (2005) Johnson Richardson Tight ends 1 Wofford (2010) John Russell, Jr. Secondary 1 Wake Forest (2010) Napoleon Sykes Outside linebackers 1 Wake Forest (2006) Joe Tereshinski III Wide receivers 1 Georgia (2006)Reference:Football – 2013 Coaching Staff https://charlotte49ers.com/coaches.aspx?path=football&roster=53 Charlotte Athletics December 6, 2018 Recruiting Recruiting classes Charlotte's first recruiting class was signed in 2012. The entire first recruiting class was red-shirted, as the 49ers would not play until the 2013 season. yes yes 2012 Brandon Banks DE High Point, NC Southwaest Guilford 6 3 230 4.7 12/12/2011 2 Alan Barnwell RB Burlington, NC Cummings 5 10 175 - 5/16/2012 Jarred Barr OL Monroe, NC Sun Valley 6 3 270 - 1/30/2012 2 Justin Bolus Athlete James Island, SC James Island School 6 3 205 - 12/7/201 2 Terry Caldwell LB Wilmington, NC Hoggard 6 0 200 - 12/12/2011 2 Jaquil Capel Athlete Mount Gilead, NC West Montgomery 5 11 180 - 2/1/2012 2 Jamal Covington OL Hampton, GA Lovejoy 6 4 270 - 1/15/2012 2 Greg Cunningham DB Charlotte, NC West Charlotte 6 1 177 - 5/16/2012 Austin Duke WR Charlotte, NC Independence 5 8 155 - 1/30/2012 2 Jalen Holt Athlete Norwood, NC South Stanly 6 3 220 4.6 1/12/2012 2 Matt Johnson QB Maiden, NC Maiden 6 3 210 4.7 10/6/2011 2 Thomas LaBianca OL Indian Trail, NC Porter Ridge 6 3 282 - 12/24/2011 2 Rick Legrant LB Buford, GA Buford 6 0 205 - 11/28/2011 2 James Middleton DE St. Stephen, SC Timberland 6 4 240 4.8 2/1/2012 2 Karsten Miller QB Lexington, NC North Davidson 6 3 195 - 11/9/2011 2 Tank Norman DB Richlands, NC North Davidson 5 11 180 - 12/12/2011 2 Larry Ogunjobi DT Greensboro, NC Ragsdale 6 2 267 - 12/12/2011 2 Casey Perry OL Durham, NC Hillsdale 6 3 295 - 1/21/2012 3 Mark Pettit LB Greensboro, NC Western Guilford 6 6 235 - 12/12/2011 2 Mason Sledge OL Monroe, NC Monroe 6 4 250 - 11/29/2011 2 Will Thomas Athlete Hampstead, NC Topsail Senior 6 0 165 4.6 12/29/2011 2 2012 Charlotte Football Commitments 2012 Charlotte Football Commits Class of 2012 Team Football Recruiting Rankings The following recruits signed their letters of intent with the Charlotte 49ers football program for the 2013 recruiting year. yes yes 2013 Trent Bostick WR Rockingham, NC Richmond County 6 1 193 - 12/28/2012 2 Blake Brewer K Concord, NC Cannon School 6 1 190 - 12/10/2012 2 Justin Bridges-Thompson DB Spartanburg, SC Spartanburg 6 2 195 4.8 9/10/2012 3 2 3 Nick Carroll DT Raleigh, NC Cardinal Gibbons 6 4 236 5.3 2/5/2013 2 Caleb Clayton-Mobly LB Milledgeville, GA Georgia Military College 6 3 230 4.8 12/10/2012 2 Nolan Corpening DB Charlotte, NC Zebulon B. Vance 5 10 170 4.5 1/13/2013 2 Dustin Crouser LB Charleston, WV George Washington School 6 2 220 - 8/27/2012 2 Chris Duffy Athlete Indian Trail, NC Porter Ridge 5 11 190 - 9/5/2012 2 3 Eugene German OL Martinsburg, WV Martinsburg 6 5 250 5.3 7/21/2013 2 Nicholas Halmon DB Bamberg, SC Bamberg-Ehrhardt 6 0 180 4.6 8/7/2013 2 2 Devon Johnson DE Milledgeville, GA Georgia Military College 6 3 265 - 2/5/2013 Tevin Lawshe OL Charlotte, NC Mallard Creek 6 4 275 5.3 8/20/2013 3 Devin Pearson DE Rock Hill, SC South Pointe 5 11 185 - 12/10/2012 2 Kalif Phillips RB Kannapolis, NC AL Brown 5 10 185 - 12/6/2012 2 Jordan Starnes LB Norwood, NC South Stanly 6 3 224 4.8 12/6/2012 2 Jachin Watkins RB New Bern, NC New Burn 6 0 215 4.7 6/26/2012 2 2 James Williams DB Huntington Beach, CA Golden West CC 6 0 175 - 12/10/2012 Jamar Winston DE Irmo, SC Dutch Folk 6 8 240 4.9 8/21/2012 2 Wolfgang Zacherl DT Raleigh, NC Broughton 6 4 272 5.4 1/23/2013 2 2013 Charlotte Football Commitments 2013 Charlotte Football Commits Class of 2013 Team Football Recruiting Rankings Players Player notes Starting redshirt freshman quarterback Matt Johnson of Maiden, North Carolina was named to the Jerry Rice Award Watch List.Johnson Named to Jerry Rice Watch List http://www.charlotte49ers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209280716 Charlotte Athletics October 10, 2013 Player gameday honors Wearing jersey #49 Position Game Jersey name Game captains Flag carriers Larry Ogunjobi NT Campbell Grit Daniel Blitch, Desmond Cooper, Mikel Hunter, Martay Mattox Brandon Banks, Jamal Covington, Thomas La Bianca Caleb Clayton-Molby LB Chowan Leadership Danny Book, Micah Bryan, C.J. Crawford, Mark Hogan Alan Barnwell, Blake Brewer, James Middleton Mikel Hunter WR NC Central Determination Matt Johnson, C.J. Crawford, Brandon Banks, Micah Bryan Mason Sledge, Terry Caldwell, Trent Bostick Danny Book RT James Madison Opportunity Daniel Blitch, C.J. Crawford, Nico Alcalde, Mark Hogan Kalif Phillips, Devin Pearson, Brandon Banks Devon Johnson DE Presbyterian Determination Jamal Covington, C.J. Crawford, Mark Hogan, Martay Mattox Kalif Phillips, Keaston Sinicki, Daquan Lucas Thomas La Bianca C Gardner-Webb Grit C.J. Crawford, Mikel Hunter, Mark Hogan, Devon Johnson Justin Bolus, Caleb Clayton-Molby, Cortezz Nixon Alan Barnwell RB UNC Pembroke Determination Mikel Hunter, C.J. Crawford, Caleb Clayton-Molby, Mark Hogan Daniel Blitch, Desmond Cooper, Brandon Strupp Keaston Sinicki LS Charleston Southern Determination Brandon Banks, Jamal Covington, Matt Johnson, Brandon Strupp Justin Bolus, James Middleton, Lee McNeill Nico Alcalde LB Coastal Carolina Determination Desmond Cooper, Caleb Clayton-Molby, C.J. Crawford, Jamal Covington Larry Ogunjobi, Austin Duke, Demarrell Alexander Mark Hogan LB Wesley Leadership C.J. Crawford, Mark Hogan, Mikel Hunter, Zeb Little, Alex Petzke, Brandon Strupp Caleb Clayton-Mobly, Kalif Phillips, Keaston Sinicki Casey Perry OT Morehead State Leadership C.J. Crawford, Mikel Hunter, Mark Hogan, Caleb Clayton-Molby Jamal Covington, Mark Pettit, Lee McNeillReference:Gamenotes–2013 http://www.nmnathletics.com/fls/23200/fball/gamenotes.pdf Charlotte Athletics November 11, 2013 Roster 2013 Charlotte 49ers y 2 RFR Will Thomas WR 4 RFR Corey Nesmith Jr. WR 5 RFR Lee McNeill QB 8 RFR Matt Johnson QB 9 RFR Jamel Ross WR y 10 RFR Austin Duke WR 12 RSR C.J. Crawford H-Back 15 RFR Justin Bolus H-Back 16 FR Danny Karrs QB y 17 FR Joc Watkins H-Back y 18 RSR Mikel Hunter WR 19 RSO Patrick O'Brien QB 22 RFR Donjore Gainey RB 24 RFR Alan Barnwell RB 25 FR Kalif Phillips RB 30 RJR Quintin Gay RB 32 RSO Damarrell Alexander RB 35 FR Steve Hodgson WR y 47 RJR Mark Montini H-Back 50 RFR Jarred Barr G 53 SO Eric Herkley OL 55 RFR Mason Sledge C 60 RFR Cody Brown C 61 RSO Zach Thomas OL 63 RFR Cameron Curlings OL 64 RSO Thomas Frazier OL 66 RFR Joe Wolljung OL 67 RFR Mitch Monska OL 68 RSO Daniel Book OL 70 RFR Casey Perry OT 71 RFR Zach Bumgarner OL 72 FR Tevin Lawshe G y 73 RFR Jamal Covington OT 74 RFR Thomas LaBianca G 75 FR Eugene German OT 76 RJR Daniel Blitch OT 77 FR Wolfgang Zacherl OT 78 RFR Kyle Hoffman OT 79 FR Jeff Walker OT y 80 FR Reggie Woods WR y 81 FR Trent Bostick WR 82 RFR Jason Eury H-Back 83 FR Emmitt Afam WR y 84 RFR Darris Smalls WR 85 RJR Luke Sonricker WR 86 RFR Zach Ferguson WR 87 RFR E.J. Rhinehart WR 88 JR Demarjai Devine WR 89 RFR Elijah Roberson H-Back 90 RSO Peter Fields H-Back 3 RFR Kariym Gent SS 6 RFR Terry Caldwell LB 7 RFR Jalen Holt LB 9 RSR Mark Hogan LB 11 RFR Mark Pettit LB 13 RJR Desmond Cooper FS 14 RFR Tank Norman DE 20 JR Martay Mattox SS 21 RFR Prince Mayela FS 23 RFR Daquan Lucas FS 26 RSO Cortezz Nixon CB 27 RFR Terrance Winchester CB 28 RFR Greg Cunningham Jr. DE 29 RJR Micah Bryan LB 31 RSR Alex Petzke SS 34 RFR Nico Alcalde LB 36 FR Nick Halmon SS y 37 RFR Sam Dexter FS 38 RSR Zeb Little LB 40 RSO Ardy Holmes CB 41 RFR Jordan Abrams FS 42 JR Caleb Clayton-Mobly LB 43 RJR Tyler DeStefani LB 44 RFR Kendal Parker LB 45 FR Devin Pearson CB 46 RFR DaQuavius Reid LB 50 FR Karrington King DE y 51 RSO Robert Williams LB 52 RFR Brandon Rodriguez LB 54 FR Jordan Starnes LB y 56 RSO Fletcher O'Neil DE y 57 FR Justin Bridges-Thompson LB 58 FR Dustin Crouser LB y 59 RFR Payton Thomson DE 65 RFR Larry Ogunjobi NT 91 FR Nick Carroll DE y 92 RFR James Middleton DE 93 RFR Hayden Beck NT 94 RFR Kyle Taylor DE 95 RFR Devin Clegg DE 96 JR Devon Johnson DE y 97 RFR Tanner Flemming NT 98 RSO Josh Tann DE y 99 RFR Brandon Banks DE 33 RSR Brandon Strupp P 48 FR Keaston Sinicki LS 62 RFR Hayden Pezzoni K 69 RFR Stephen Muscarello K 86 FR Blake Brewer K 97 RFR Garrett Stuart P http://www.charlotte49ers.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=694806&DB_LANG=C&SPID=72735&DB_OEM_ID=23200&Q_SEASON=2013 April 12, 2015 Brad Lambert (Kansas State) Jeff Mullen (Wittenberg) Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks Bruce Tall (Ohio Wesleyan) Defensive coordinator Phil Ratliff (Marshall) Recruiting coordinator/offensive line Damien Gary (Georgia) Running backs Johnson Richardson (Wofford) Tight ends Joe Tereshinski III (Georgia) Wide receivers James Adams (Wake Forest) Secondary Drew Dayton (Wake Forest) Inside linebackers John Russell, Jr. (Wake Forest) Secondary Napoleon Sykes (Wake Forest) Outside linebackers http://www.charlotte49ers.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=23200&SPID=72735&SPSID=623847 Charlotte 49ers Football Staff Charlotte 49ers Depth chart Spread 3-4 Yes No Yes Matt Johnson Lee McNeill Patrick O'Brien Alan Barnwell Kalif Phillips C.J. Crawford Mark Montini Trent Bostick E.J. Rheinhart Dmarjai Devine Mikel Hunter Will Thomas Austin Duke Corey Nesmith Jr. Justin Bolus C.J. Crawford Jamal Covington Eugene German Mason Sledge Casey Perry Thomas LaBianca Jarred Barr Mason Sledge Daniel Blitch Zach Thomas Mason Sledge Daniel Book Wolfgang Zacherl Nico Alcalde Tyler DeStefani Daquan Lucas Terry Caldwell Kendal Parker Caleb Clayton-Mobly Justin Bridges-Thompson Micah Bryan Mark Hogan Jalen Holt Desmond Cooper Alex Petzke Martay Mattox Ardy Holmes Terrance Winchester Greg Cunningham Jr. Tank Norman Devin Pearson Cortezz Nixon James Middleton Mark Pettit Devon Johnson Larry Ogunjobi Tanner Fleming Brandon Banks Devin Clegg Blake Brewer Stephen Muscarello Brandon Strupp Martay Mattox Mikel Hunter Keaston Sinicki Patrick O'Brien 100 90 No Schedule 2013 Eastern August 31 12:00 pm w Campbell Jerry Richardson Stadium Charlotte, NC WCCBWCCB Charlotte Will Broadcast 49ers Home Football Games http://www.wccbcharlotte.com/news/local/WCCB-Charlotte-To-Broadcast-UNC-Charlotte-49ers-Home-Football-Games-216068351.html WCCB July 18, 2013 https://archive.today/20130719165045/http://www.wccbcharlotte.com/news/local/WCCB-Charlotte-To-Broadcast-UNC-Charlotte-49ers-Home-Football-Games-216068351.html 2013-07-19 dead 52–7 16,630A A September 7 12:00 pm w 2013 Chowan Hawks Chowan Jerry Richardson Stadium Charlotte, NC WCCB 47–7 16,598 September 14 12:00 pm l North Carolina Central Jerry Richardson Stadium Charlotte, NC WCCB 13–40 16,630A A September 21 6:00 pm l y James Madison 15http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/polls/fcs?week=3 2013 NCAA Football Coaches Poll Week 3 September 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203015410/http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/polls/fcs?week=3 December 3, 2013 dead mdy-all Bridgeforth Stadium Harrisonburg, VA 7–34 18,302 September 28 2:00 pm w y Presbyterian Bailey Memorial Stadium Clinton, SC ESPN3 45–21 5,268 October 5 12:00 pm w Gardner–Webb 25http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/FCS-Coaches-Poll-4856812.php FCS Coaches Poll September 30, 2013 The San Francisco Chronicle Jerry Richardson Stadium Charlotte, NC WCCB 53–51 12,222 October 12 12:00 pm l y 2013 UNC Pembroke Braves UNC Pembroke 13 (D2)Top 17 Remain Same in Division II Coaches' Poll http://afca.com/article/article.php?id=2396 American Football Coaches Association October 10, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131023000149/http://afca.com/article/article.php?id=2396 October 23, 2013 dead mdy-all Jerry Richardson Stadium Charlotte, NC WCCB 22–45 16,630A A October 26 1:30 pm l y Charleston Southern 24http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/polls/fcs?week=9 2013 NCAA Football FCS Coaches Poll Week 9 October 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203015413/http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/polls/fcs?week=9 December 3, 2013 dead mdy-all Buccaneer Field North Charleston, SC 14–36 4,319 November 2 3:00 pm l y Coastal Carolina 32013 NCAA Football FCS Coaches Poll Week 10 November 2, 2013 November 7, 2013 http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/polls/fcs?week=10 https://web.archive.org/web/20131112010400/http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/polls/fcs?week=10 November 12, 2013 dead mdy-all Brooks Stadium Conway, SC WCCB, WFXB, WOLOWCCB-TV to Broadcast "Battle of the Carolinas" http://www.charlotte49ers.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23200&ATCLID=209280722 Charlotte 49ers October 10, 2013 25–50 9,221 November 9 12:00 pm l 2013 Wesley Wolverines Wesley 20 (D3) NCAA Division III Rankings D3football.com November 2, 2013 November 5, 2013 http://www.d3football.com/top25/2013/week9 Jerry Richardson Stadium Charlotte, NC WCCB 28–35 14,534 November 23 1:00 pm w y Morehead State Jayne Stadium Morehead, KY 61–17 1,443 A ADenotes the then largest crowd in Jerry Richardson Stadium history. Television Local TV coverage was provided on WCCB with Sam Smith calling play-by-play. Former Carolina Panther Quarterback Brett Basanez and Jeff Zell with color commentary; and Brandon Davidow from the sideline.49ers partner With IMG For Multimedia Rights http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/07/21/5058474/wccb-stays-tv-home-for-charlotte.html#emlnl=Top_Stories%3A_Inside_Sports The Charlotte Observer July 23, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140726195845/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/07/21/5058474/wccb-stays-tv-home-for-charlotte.html#emlnl=Top_Stories%3A_Inside_Sports July 26, 2014 dead mdy-all Radio Radio coverage for all games was broadcast by IMG College through the Charlotte 49ers Radio Network flagship station WZGV ESPN 730. The radio announcers were Matt Swierad with play-by-play, former Carolina Panther Kevin Donnalley with color commentary, and Bobby Rosinski with sideline reports.49ers partner With IMG For Multimedia Rights http://www.charlotte49ers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205505456 Charlotte Athletics November 23, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203021859/http://www.charlotte49ers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205505456 December 3, 2013 dead mdy-all49ers Radio Network Branches Out http://www.charlotte49ers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205330526 Charlotte Athletics November 23, 2013 Game summaries Campbell Fighting Camels 2013 Campbell Fighting Camels football team Campbell vs. Charlotte Camels 49ers 0 7 0 0 22 13 10 7 August 31 Jerry Richardson StadiumCharlotte, NC EDT 12:08 pm 3:06 16,630 85 F, scattered clouds, no wind Steve Marlowe Ryan Rose, Kenny Moore, Brandon Davidow, Jon Wilson WCCB Sources:Campbell Camels vs. Charlotte 49ers ESPN August 31, 2013 November 4, 2013 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/332432429 yes 1 14:14 CHAR Mark HOGAN 32 yd interception return (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 7–0 1 08:47 CHAR Justin BOLUS 1 yd pass from Matt JOHNSON (C.J. CRAWFORD rush) CHAR 15–0 1 00:55 CHAR Austin DUKE 19 yd pass from Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 22–0 2 14:49 CHAR Blake BREWER 35 yd field goal CHAR 25–0 2 09:32 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 15 yd run (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 32–0 2 02:08 CAMP Dakota WOLF 1 yd run (Alex BIBY kick) CHAR 32–7 2 00:00 CHAR Blake BREWER 20 yd field goal CHAR 35–7 3 13:35 CHAR Blake BREWER 40 yd field goal CHAR 38–7 3 11:36 CHAR Trent BOSTICK 47 yd pass from Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 45–7 4 14:35 CHAR Corey NESMITH JR 33 yd run (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 52–7 yes To open their inaugural season, Charlotte faced the Campbell Fighting Camels. Charlotte dominated the game, winning 52–7. Charlotte opened the scoring in the first quarter when Mark Hogan returned an interception 32 yards for a touchdown, marking the first points in Charlotte 49ers football's history. Justin Bolus scored the 49ers' first offensive touchdown on a 1-yard pass from Matt Johnson. That was followed by the 49ers' first two-point conversion on a rush by C. J. Crawford. Austin Duke caught another touchdown pass from Matt Johnson followed by the first of Blake Brewer's four successful point-after attempts that day, to close out the first quarter. Brewer opened the second quarter scoring on the 49ers' first three-point kick from 35 yards out. Kalif Phillips added to the 49ers' point total with a 15-yard touchdown run. Campbell scored their only points of the day on a 1-yard touchdown run by Dakota Wolf, and a successful point-after kick by Alex Biby. Charlotte ended the first half by scoring on a 20-yard Blake Brewer kick with no time left on the clock. Charlotte led Campbell at the half, 35–7. Charlotte received the ball to open the second half and concluded the opening drive on Blake Brewer's third and final three-point conversion of the day, a successful 40-yard field goal. Trent Bostick closed the third-quarter scoring with a 47-yard passing touchdown from Matt Johnson. The fourth quarter featured only one scoring drive, as Corey Nesmith Jr. ran in a 33-yard touchdown.Campbell box score Charlotte Athletics August 31, 2013 November 4, 2013 http://www.charlotte49ers.com/ViewContent.dbml?CONTENT_ID=806039 https://web.archive.org/web/20131105021832/http://www.charlotte49ers.com/ViewContent.dbml?CONTENT_ID=806039 November 5, 2013 dead mdy-all Top performers for the game included Charlotte quarterback Matt Johnson, who passed for 282 yards and 3 touchdowns. Charlotte running back Kalif Phillips had 9 carries for 66 yards and a touchdown. Charlotte receiver Trent Bostick had 4 receptions for 83 yards and a touchdown. Game notes: First game in program history First game in the newly opened Jerry Richardson Stadium First game against an FCS opponent First win in program history (DII) Chowan Hawks Chowan Hawks Chowan vs. Charlotte Hawks 49ers 0 7 0 0 19 7 14 7 September 7 Jerry Richardson StadiumCharlotte, NC EDT 12:08 pm 2:48 16,598 79 F, Partly Clouds, 1 mph on Ted Pitts Ryan Rose, Kenny Moore, Brandon Davidow, Jon Wilson WCCB Sources: yes 1 12:20 CHAR Austin Duke 10 yd pass from Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 7–0 1 04:52 CHAR TEAM safety CHAR 9–0 1 02:37 CHAR Blake BREWER 27 yd field goal CHAR 12–0 1 02:08 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 40 yd pass from Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 19–0 2 09:13 CHOW Antjuan RANDALL 35 yd pass from Cameron STOVER (Alex NOBOA kick) CHAR 19–7 2 08:58 CHAR Mikel HUNTER 96 yd kickoff return (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 26–7 3 05:19 CHAR Trent BOSTICK 30 yd pass from Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 33–7 3 03:57 CHAR Austin DUKE 7 yd pass from Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 40–7 4 13:49 CHAR Corey NESMITH JR. 10 yd pass from Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 47–7 yes In their second home game Charlotte faced the Chowan Hawks. Charlotte got their second victory in dominating fashion, winning 47–7. Charlotte opened the scoring in the first half on an Austin Duke 10-yard touchdown reception from Matt Johnson. Charlotte scored the first safety in program history late in the first quarter. Blake Brewer added a 27-yard field goal, followed by a Kalif Phillips 40-yard touchdown reception from Matt Johnson to end the first-quarter scoring. Chowan opened the second quarter scoring with a 35-yard touchdown reception for Antjuan Randall off a pass from Cameron Stover for Chowan's only points of the day. On the subsequent kickoff return Mikel Hunter returned the kick 96 yards for a touchdown, marking the longest scoring play in Charlotte's program history and ending the first-half scoring with Charlotte having a 26–7 lead. Trent Bostick opened the third-quarter scoring with a 30-yard passing touchdown from Matt Johnson. Austin Duke closed the quarter with a 7-yard touchdown reception from Johnson as well. The fourth quarter featured only one scoring drive, as Corey Nesmith Jr. caught in a 10-yard touchdown pass from Johnson, marking Matt Johnson's fifth touchdown pass of the day.Chowan box score Charlotte Athletics September 7, 2013 August 28, 2013 http://www.charlotte49ers.com/ViewContent.dbml?CONTENT_ID=808059 https://web.archive.org/web/20131105032155/http://www.charlotte49ers.com/ViewContent.dbml?CONTENT_ID=808059 November 5, 2013 dead mdy-all Top performers for the game once again included Charlotte Quarterback Matt Johnson, who passed for 256 yards and 5 touchdowns. Charlotte Running Back Alan Barnwell had 14 carries for 80 yards. Charlotte Receiver Austin Duke had 7 receptions for 83 yards and two touchdowns.Chowan Hawks vs. Charlotte 49ers ESPN September 7, 2013 November 4, 2013 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/332502429 Game notes: First game against a Division II program. NCCU Eagles 2013 North Carolina Central Eagles football team NCCU vs. Charlotte Eagles 49ers 6 7 20 7 0 0 0 13 September 7 Jerry Richardson StadiumCharlotte, NC EDT 12:06 pm 2:48 16,630 69 F, Scattered Clouds, no wind Larry Saunders Ryan Rose, Kenny Moore, Brandon Davidow, Jon Wilson WCCB Sources:NCCU box score Charlotte Athletics September 14, 2013 November 4, 2013 http://www.charlotte49ers.com/ViewContent.dbml?CONTENT_ID=811063 https://web.archive.org/web/20131105045828/http://www.charlotte49ers.com/ViewContent.dbml?CONTENT_ID=811063 November 5, 2013 dead mdy-allNC Central Eagles vs. Charlotte 49ers ESPN September 14, 2013 November 4, 2013 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=332572429 yes 1 06:56 NCCU Oleg PARENT 39 Yd NCCU 3–0 1 02:08 NCCU Oleg PARENT 21 Yd NCCU 6–0 2 02:24 NCCU Deyonta WRIGHT 4 Yd Run (Oleg PARENT Kick) NCCU 13–0 3 14:46 NCCU Adrian WILKINS 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Oleg PARENT Kick) NCCU 20–0 3 07:22 NCCU Tony WILLIAMS IV 48 Yd Interception Return (Pat Blocked) NCCU 26–0 3 02:41 NCCU Idreis AUGUSTUS 2 Yd Run (Oleg PARENT Kick) NCCU 33–0 4 08:20 CHAR Alan BARNWELL 2 Yd Run (Pat Failed) NCCU 33–6 4 04:35 NCCU Idreis AUGUSTUS 5 Yd Run (Oleg PARENT Kick) NCCU 40–6 4 00:06 CHAR Lee MCNIELL 10 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) NCCU 40–13 yes In their third home game Charlotte faced the NC Central Eagles. Charlotte suffered the first loss in program history as well as their first ever home loss, defeated soundly by the Eagles, 40–13 NC Central opened the scoring in the first half on two Oleg Parent field goals, the first from 39 yards and the second from 20 yards. NC Central scored the first touchdown of the game late in the second quarter on a Deyonta Wright 4-yard run. NC Central took a 13–0 lead into halftime, holding the Charlotte 49ers to their first scoreless half of play. Central took the opening second-half kickoff in on Adrian Wilkins 100-yard kickoff return. Midway through the third quarter a Tony Williams IV 48-yard interception of a Matt Johnson pass was returned for another Central touchdown. Idreis Augustus added a late third quarter score on a 2-yard run, holding the 49ers pointless going into the final quarter of play. The 49ers avoided their first shutout after an Alan Barnwell 2-yard run gave them their first score of the game. Central responded on an Idreis Augustus 5-yard run. On the final play of the game the 49ers scored their second touchdown on a Lee McNeill 10-yard run. Despite his 5 interceptions thrown in the game, Charlotte quarterback Matt Johnson passed for over 335 yards, setting a new personal best. NC Central running back Idreis Augustus had 16 carries for 80 yards and 2 touchdowns. Charlotte receiver Austin Duke had 7 receptions for 97. Game notes: First game against a scholarship FCS opponent First loss in program history #15 James Madison Dukes 2013 James Madison Dukes football team JMU vs. Charlotte 49ers Dukes 7 0 0 0 14 6 7 7 September 21 Bridgeforth StadiumHarrisonburg, VA EDT 6:00 pm 2:48 18,302 65 F, Rain, no wind Charles Jebran Sources: yes 1 14:30 CHAR Matt JOHNSON 8 yd run (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 7–0 1 10:33 JMU Dae'Quan SCOTT 9 yd run (Cameron STARKE kick) TIED 7–7 1 02:44 JMU Dae'Quan SCOTT 20 yd run (Cameron STARKE kick) JMU 14–7 2 06:17 JMU Quintin HUNTER 37 yd pass From Michael BIRDSONG (Pat failed) JMU 20–7 3 05:45 JMU Rashard DAVIS 36 yd run (Cameron STARKE kick) JMU 27–7 4 11:20 JMU Khalid Abdullah 6 yd run (Cameron STARKE kick) JMU 34–7 yes James Madison was a late addition to the Charlotte 49ers' 2013 football schedule. Originally Charlotte had been scheduled to play future C-USA opponent ODU in 2013 and 2014. ODU, having secured a game against Vanderbilt during the summer, dropped the return game at Charlotte in 2014. Needing a short notice replacement home game for the next season, Charlotte reached out to JMU. JMU agreed to add an away game against Charlotte in 2014 in exchange for a home game in 2013. Subsequently, Charlotte dropped the ODU game in 2013 and replaced them with the game at JMU.49ers Add Home-And-Home JMU Series Charlotte Athletics July 25, 2013 November 5, 2013 http://www.charlotte49ers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=590213&SPID=72735&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=23200&ATCLID=208819260 This was not only the first away game in Charlotte 49ers football history, but also the first night game and the first road loss. In addition, James Madison was ranked 15th in the Week 3 FCS polls at the time, making them Charlotte's first ranked opponent. Charlotte recovered a JMU fumble on the opening kickoff, which set up a touchdown two plays later as Matt Johnson ran it in from 8 yards out. This early lead proved to be Charlotte's only scoring drive of the game. JMU answered on a 13-play scoring drive that concluded with a Dae'Quan Scott 9-yard rushing touchdown. Charlotte's next drive included 12 plays and got the 49ers to the JMU 1 yard line, but Charlotte turned the ball over on downs after being unable to break the plane of the goal line. JMU's next drive ended in a score as Dea'Quan Scott ran the ball in from 20 yards out for his second touchdown of the quarter. The only score of the second quarter was a Michael Birdsong 37-yard pass to Quinton Hunter for a touchdown. Charlotte attempted a 58-yard field goal at the end of the half but missed. The halftime score was JMU up, 20–7. The only score of the third quarter came on a Rashard Davis 36-yard rushing touchdown. The final score of the game came in the fourth quarter as Khalid Abdullah ran in a touchdown from 2 yards out. The game ended in a JMU 34 to 7 victory.James Madison stats Charlotte Athletics September 21, 2013 November 5, 2013 http://www.charlotte49ers.com/ViewContent.dbml?CONTENT_ID=812317 https://web.archive.org/web/20131105190359/http://www.charlotte49ers.com/ViewContent.dbml?CONTENT_ID=812317 November 5, 2013 dead mdy-all Top performers for the game were all from JMU. Quarterback Michael Birdsong passed for 201 yards and 2 touchdowns, with only 1 interception. JMU running back Dae'Quan Scott had 35 carries for 176 yards and 2 touchdowns. JMU receiver Quinton Hunter had 3 receptions for 63 yards and a touchdown.James Madison stats2 ESPN September 21, 2013 November 5, 2013 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=332640256 Game notes: First away game in program history. First away loss in program history. First night game in program history. First ranked opponent in program history. First rain game in program history. First out of state game in program history. First game in program history played in Virginia. Presbyterian Blue Hose 2013 Presbyterian Blue Hose football team Presbyterian vs. Charlotte 49ers Blue Hose 7 21 14 3 14 0 0 7 September 28 Bailey Memorial StadiumClinton, SC EDT 2:05 pm 3:05 5,268 73 F, Partly Cloudy, 10 mph on E Riley Johnson Evan Lepler, Nate Ross ESPN3 Sources: yes 1 07:14 PRES Kaleb GRIFFIN 1 Yd Run (Brett WILSON Kick) PRES 7–0 1 04:08 CHAR Austin DUKE 3 Yd Pass From Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER Kick) TIED 7–7 1 00:51 PRES Demarcus ROUSE 1 Yd Run (Brett WILSON Kick) PRES 14–7 2 4:14 CHAR Kalif PHILLILPS 1 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) TIED 14–14 2 03:41 CHAR Alan BARNWELL 1 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) CHAR 21–14 2 01:04 CHAR Mikel HUNTER 53 Yd Pass From Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER Kick) CHAR 28–14 3 12:57 CHAR Trent BOSTICK 23 Yd Pass From Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER Kick) CHAR 35–14 3 02:47 CHAR Kalif PHILLILPS 7 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) CHAR 42–14 4 10:20 CHAR Blake Blake Brewer 30 Yd 30 Yd CHAR 45–14 4 06:33 PRES Demarcus ROUSE 2 Yd Run (Brett WILSON Kick) CHAR 45–21 yes Charlotte returned to their previous high-scoring ways on their second road game in program history. Presbyterian was the first of Charlotte's four games of the season against Big South Conference opponents. This would mark Charlotte's first ever away win. This would also be Charlotte's first nationally available game as part of ESPN3's broadcast package. Presbyterian would score first on their second drive of the game. A Kaleb Griffin rushing touchdown from the 1-yard line. Charlotte would answer on the next drive with a Matt Johnson 3-yard scoring pass to Austin Duke for a touchdown. Presbyterian would take a 7-point lead into the second quarter after a Demarcus Wilson 1-yard rushing touchdown to close out the first quarter. Kalif Phillips started a dominating Charlotte performance in the second quarter with a 1-yard rushing touchdown on the first drive of the quarter to tie the game. Charlotte would turn the ball over on an interception early in their next drive, but Presbyterian would be unable to convert the first down. Charlotte's next drive included 16 plays and resulted in an Alan Barnwell 1-yard touchdown to give Charlotte its first lead of the game. Charlotte would take a 14-point lead into the half after a Matt Johnson 53-yard pass to Mikel Hunter resulted in 7 more points. The halftime score was Charlotte up 28 to 14. Charlotte continued their dominance into the second half as the 49ers ended their first drive of the half with a 23-yard Trent Bostick touchdown pass from Matt Johnson. Later in the half Kalif Phillips would get his second rushing touchdown of the day from 7 yards out. Blake Brewer would add 3 points off a 30-yard field goal after the first Charlotte drive of the fourth quarter stalled. Presbyterian's next drive resulted in a Demarcus Rouse's second touchdown of the day from 2 yards out. Charlotte won the game 45 to 21.PC stats Charlotte Athletics September 28, 2013 November 5, 2013 http://www.charlotte49ers.com/ViewContent.dbml?CONTENT_ID=816947 https://web.archive.org/web/20131105200612/http://www.charlotte49ers.com/ViewContent.dbml?CONTENT_ID=816947 November 5, 2013 dead mdy-all Top performers for the game were Charlotte Quarterback Matt Johnson, who passed for 269 yards and 3 touchdowns, with only 1 interception. Presbyterian Running Back Demarcus Rouse had 18 carries for 79 yards and 2 touchdowns. Presbyterian Receiver Toby Antigha had 6 receptions for 100 yards.Charlote 49ers vs, Presbyterian Blue Hose ESPN September 28, 2013 November 5, 2013 https://www.espn.com/college-football/playbyplay?gameId=332712506 Game Notes: First away victory. First game in program history played in South Carolina. #24 Gardner-Webb Running Bulldogs 2013 Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs football team Gardner-Webb vs. Charlotte Runnin' Bulldogs 49ers 17 7 21 6 7 17 0 29 October 5 Jerry Richardson StadiumCharlotte, NC EDT 12:08 pm 3:43 12,222 77 F, Partly Cloudy, no wind Marshall Lewis Ryan Rose, Kenny Moore, Brandon Davidow, Jon Wilson WCCB Sources: yes 1 08:36 GWU Jordan DAY 22 Yd GWU 3–0 1 04:09 GWU Kenny COOK 3 Yd Pass From Lucas BEATTY (Jordan DAY Kick) GWU 10–0 1 02:50 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 6 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) GWU 10–7 1 00:16 GWU Kenny COOK 20 Yd Pass From Lucas BEATTY (Jordan DAY Kick) GWU 17–7 2 13:32 CHAR C.J. CRAWFORD 16 Yd Pass From Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER Kick) GWU 17–14 2 09:55 GWU Earnest HARMON 3 Yd Pass From Lucas BEATTY (Jordan DAY Kick) GWU 24–14 2 07:28 CHAR Blake BREWER 43 Yd GWU 24–17 2 00:14 CHAR Austin DUKE 26 Yd Pass From Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER Kick) TIED 24–24 3 10:13 GWU Earnest HARMON 1 Yd Pass From Lucas BEATTY (Jordan DAY Kick) GWU 31–24 3 08:31 GWU Juanne BLOUNT 1 Yd Run (Jordan DAY Kick) GWU 38–24 3 05:30 GWU Mike ESTES 27 Yd Pass From Richard JULES (Jordan DAY Kick) GWU 45–24 4 12:30 CHAR C.J. CEAWFORD 5 Yd Pass From Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER Kick) GWU 45–31 4 05:20 CHAR Ball Through End Zone GWU 45–33 4 04:27 CHAR Austin DUKE 21 Yd Pass From Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER Kick) GWU 45–40 4 03:15 CHAR Trent BOSTICK 48 Yd Pass From Matt JOHNSON (Two-Point Conversion Failed) CHAR 46–45 4 02:19 CHAR Alan BARNWELL 56 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) CHAR 53–45 4 00:31 GWU Juanne BLOUNT 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Conversion Failed) CHAR 53–51 yes Charlotte returned home from its two-game road trip for Military Appreciation Day to face their second ranked opponent and second Big South team of the year, the one-loss Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs. Gardner-Webb would score first, completing a Jordan Day 22-yard field goal after a 15-play drive. Lucas Beatty would complete a 3-yard pass to Kenny Cook for the Bulldogs' first touchdown. Charlotte scored their first touchdown of the day on a Kalif Phillips 6-yard run. The Bulldogs closed the first-quarter scoring on another Lucas Beatty pass to Kenny Cook for a 20-yard touchdown. The 49ers would open the second quarter with a touchdown drive that would be completed with a Matt Johnson 16-yard pass to C.J. Crawford. Gardner-Webb would respond on the next drive with a Lucas Beatty 3-yard touchdown pass to Earnest Harmon. Blake Brewer added 3 more 49ers' points on a 43-yard field goal. On the final 49ers' drive of the half Matt Johnson completed a 26-yard pass to Austin Duke to tie the game at the half, 24 all. The Bulldogs broke the halftime tie on their first drive of the second half, with Lucas Beatty completing another touchdown pass to Earnest Harmon from the 1-yard line. Gardner-Webb dominated the third quarter, adding two more touchdowns. The second score of the quarter would come after Blake Brewer's 48-yard field goal attempt was blocked by Drew White and recovered by the Bulldogs. On the same play Charlotte was penalized twice for unsportsmanlike conduct. The result was a Juanne Blount 1-yard touchdown run on the next play. The third GWU touchdown of the quarter would come on their next drive. Richard Jules would complete a 27-yard pass to Mike Estes. Blake Brewer would miss a 39-yard field goal to close out the half, with Gardner-Webb having a lead, 45–24. Charlotte's fortunes would turn around dramatically in the fourth quarter, starting with a Matt Johnson 5-yard touchdown pass to C.J. Crawford. After a 3-and-out series for the Bulldogs, the 49ers would block the punt return and GWU would down it in the end zone for a safety. Charlotte would score again on the next drive of the quarter, a Matt Johnson 21-yard touchdown pass to Austin Duke. After another Bulldog's 3-and-out, Charlotte kick returner Mikel Hunter would return the ball to Gardner-Webb's 48 yard line. On the next play Matt Johnson would complete a 48-yard touchdown pass to Trent Bostick. The result was the 49ers' third touchdown of the fourth quarter and their first lead of the day. The two-point conversion attempt to give the 49ers a 3-point lead failed. On Gardner-Webb's second play after getting the ball back the 49ers' Caleb Clayton-Moby would force GWU's Juanne Blount to fumble, leading to 49er Mark Hogan recovering the ball for Charlotte. On the very next play Alan Barnwell scored a 54-yard rushing touchdown to put the 49ers up by 8 points with 3 minutes left in the game. With time running out, Gardner-Webb put together a 14-play drive that resulted in a Juanne Blount 1-yard rushing touchdown. The Bulldogs' attempted 2-point conversion to tie the game failed. Gardner-Webb attempted an on-sides kick recovery, but Charlotte recovered the ball for the come-from-behind victory, winning 53 to 51 and the first victory in program history over a ranked opponent.GWU stats Charlotte Athletics October 5, 2013 November 5, 2013 http://www.charlotte49ers.com/ViewContent.dbml?CONTENT_ID=818985 https://web.archive.org/web/20131105220809/http://www.charlotte49ers.com/ViewContent.dbml?CONTENT_ID=818985 November 5, 2013 dead mdy-all Top performers for the game were Charlotte quarterback Matt Johnson, who passed for 342 yards and 5 touchdowns. Gardner-Webb running back Juanne Blount had 32 carries for 133 yards and 2 touchdowns. Gardner-Webb receiver Kenny Cook had 10 receptions for 132 yards and 2 touchdowns.Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs. Charlotte 49ers ESPN October 5, 2013 November 5, 2013 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=332782429 Game notes: First victory over a ranked opponent #13 (DII) UNC Pembroke Braves UNC Pembroke Braves UNC Pembroke vs. Charlotte Braves 49ers 14 7 17 7 8 0 7 7 October 12 Jerry Richardson StadiumCharlotte, NC EDT 12:08 pm 3:13 16,630 72 F, Scattered Clouds, no wind Thomas Graham Ryan Rose, Kenny Moore, Brandon Davidow, Jon Wilson WCCB Sources: yes 1 10:40 UNCP Rontonio STANLEY 2 Yd Run (Connor HASKINS Kick) UNCP 7–0 1 08:26 CHAR Mikel HUNTER 2 Yd Pass From Matt JOHNSON (Lee MCNEILL Run For Two-Point Conversion) CHAR 8–7 1 05:02 UNCP Rontonio STANLEY 2 Yd Run (Connor HASKINS Kick) UNCP 14–8 2 06:34 UNCP Te'vell WILLIAMS 23 Yd Pass From Luke CHARLES (Connor HASKINS Kick) UNCP 21–8 3 10:15 UNCP Elliott POWELL 5 Yd Run (Connor HASKINS Kick) UNCP 28–8 3 06:57 UNCP Te'vell WILLIAMS 56 Yd Pass From Luke CHARLES (Connor HASKINS Kick) UNCP 35–8 3 02:28 UNCP Connor HASKINS 46 Yd UNCP 38–8 3 00:27 CHAR C.J. CRAWFORD 4 Yd Pass From Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER Kick) UNCP 38–15 4 09:26 UNCP B.J. BUNN 8 Yd Pass From Luke CHARLES (Connor HASKINS Kick) UNCP 45–15 4 03:48 CHAR C.J. CRAWFORD 17 Yd Pass From Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER Kick) UNCP 45–22 yes Charlotte would hold its first football Homecoming game against the #13 ranked team in DII, the senior laden UNC Pembroke Braves. NCAA DII Rankings NCAA October 12, 2013 November 5, 2013 https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/football/d2 The Braves would take an early lead on their first drive of the game, scoring 7 points on a Rontonio Stanley 2-yard rushing touchdown. Charlotte would respond on the next drive, resulting in a Matt Johnson 2-yard touchdown pass to Mikel Hunter. The successful two-point conversion by Lee McNeill would give the 49ers a 1-point lead. Rontonio Stanley would score another 2-yard rushing touchdown to close out the first quarter scoring. Pembroke would score the only points of the second quarter on a Luke Charles pass to Te’well Williams for 23 yards for a touchdown. The Braves would go into Halftime with a 21 to 8 lead. Pembroke would complete the opening drive of the second half with Elliot Powell 5-yard rushing touchdown. On the Braves next drive Luke Charles would pass again to Te’well Williams for 23 yards for a touchdown. Connor Haskins would add 3 more points to Pembroke's total on a 46-yard field goal. The 49ers would end their scoring drought on the last drive of the third quarter when Matt Johnson would successfully complete a 4-yard pass to C.J. Crawford for a touchdown. Pembroke would conclude its scoring campaign for the day on their first drive of the fourth quarter. Luke Charles would complete his third touchdown pass of the day, when he connected on an 8-yard touchdown pass to B.J. Bunn. The 49ers would score late in the half on a Matt Johnson 17-yard touchdown pass to C.J. Crawford. The game would end with the Braves upsetting the 49ers' inaugural football Homecoming Game, 45 to 22. UNC Pembroke vs. Charlotte Charlotte Athletics October 5, 2013 November 5, 2013 http://www.charlotte49ers.com//pdf9/2553098.pdf?ATCLID=209282402&SPSID=590213&SPID=72735&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=23200 Top performers for the game were Charlotte Quarterback Matt Johnson, who passed for 278 yards, 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. Charlotte Running Back Alan Barnwell had 9 carries for 49. Charlotte Receiver Austin Duke had 9 receptions for 128 yards.UNC Pembroke Braves vs. Charlotte 49ers ESPN October 12, 2013 November 5, 2013 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/332852429 Charlotte would enter its first of two bye weeks in the season with a 4 to 3 record. Game Notes: Only loss to a Division II team in program history. #24 Charleston Southern Buccaneers 2013 Charleston Southern Buccaneers football team Charleston Southern vs. Charlotte 49ers Buccaneers 0 7 0 7 0 15 6 15 October 26 Buccaneer FieldNorth Charleston, SC EDT 1:00 pm 2:52 4,319 65 F, Mostly Cloudy, 10 mph on NNE Kelvin Thorpe Sources: yes 1 06:08 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 7 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) CHAR 7–0 2 12:20 CHSO Kyle COPELAND 3 Yd Run (Kyle COPELAND Run For Two-Point Conversion) CHSO 8–7 2 00:08 CHSO Kevin GLEARS 39 Yd Pass From Daniel CROGHAN III (Mark DEBOY Kick) CHSO 15 -7 3 10:13 CHSO Chris THEODORE 14 Yd Pass From Daniel CROGHAN III (Pat Failed) CHSO 21–7 3 06:52 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 14 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) CHSO 21–14 4 14:12 CHSO Team Tackled By Chris THEODORE In End Zone CHSO 23–14 4 05:09 CHSO Kyle COPELAND 5 Yd Run (T.J. HIGGINS Kick) CHSO 30–14 4 03:43 CHSO Mike HOLLOWAY 5 Yd Run (Two-Point Conversion Failed) CHSO 36–14 yes Charlotte would face their third ranked opponent of the season, and their third Big South opponent in the Charleston Southern Buccaneers. The game was Charleston Southern's homecoming, and their on-the-field performance would reflect a desire to please the returning alumni. Charlotte would strike first in the game with a Kalif Phillips' 7-yard rushing touchdown. On the next series Charleston Southern would miss a Mark Deboy 29-yard field goal to close out the first quarter. The Buccaneers would find the end zone for the first time in the day on a Kyle Copeland 3-yard touchdown run. Copeland would also score the subsequent two-point conversion to give the Buccaneers a 1-point lead. Daniel Croghan III would complete a 39-yard pass to Kevin Glears for the final points of the half. Charleston Southern would lead at halftime, 15 to 7. On their first drive of the second half, the Buccaneers would conclude with a Daniel Croghan 14-yard touchdown pass to Chris Theodore. Charlotte would respond on the next drive with 13 plays ending in a 14-yard Kalif Phillips rushing touchdown. The 49ers would end the half down only by 7 points. Desmond Cooper would recover a Daniel Croghan fumble on Charlotte's 3-yard line to end a Charleston Southern drive. Two plays later Alan Barnwell would be tackled in the end zone by Caleb Batchelor for a safety. Charleston Southern would then attempt an onsides kick, by the 49ers would recover the ball. Charleston Southern would pad their lead with two late touchdowns. The first on a Kyle Copeland's third rushing touchdown of the day, this time from the 5-yard line. Zac Bumgardner would recover an Alan Barnwell fumble on Charlotte's Next play from scrimmage. Three plays later the Buccaneers would score the final points of the game on a Mike Holloway 5-yard rushing touchdown. The game would end in a Buccaneer home victory of 35 to 14, and the Charlotte 49ers' second road loss of the season.CHASO Stats Charlotte Athletics October 28, 2013 November 5, 2013 http://www.charlotte49ers.com//ViewContent.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23200&CONTENT_ID=824752 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203041759/http://www.charlotte49ers.com//ViewContent.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23200&CONTENT_ID=824752 December 3, 2013 dead Top performers for the game were Charleston Southern Quarterback Daniel Croghan III, who passed for 173 yards and 2 touchdowns. Charleston Southern Running Back Christian Reyes had 26 carries for 181 yards. Charlotte Receiver Trent Bostick had 5 receptions for 114 yards.Charlotte 49ers vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers ESPN October 26, 2013 November 5, 2013 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/332992127 #3 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 2013 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers football team Coastal Carolina vs. Charlotte 49ers Chanticlieers 3 15 0 7 14 16 6 14 November 2 Brooks StadiumConway, SC EDT 3:00 pm 3:11 9,221 71 F, Broken Clouds, 10 mph on WNW Duane Heydt Ryan Rose, Kenny Moore WCCB, WFXB, WOLO Sources: yes 1 07:14 CCU Lorenzo TALIAFARRO 5 Yd Run (Alex CATRON Kick) CCU 7–0 1 02:32 CHAR Blake BREWER 30 Yd CCU 7–3 1 00:06 CCU Matt HAZEL 5 Yd Pass From Alex ROSS (Alex CATRON Kick) CCU 14–3 2 13:17 CHAR Matt JOHNSON 9 Yd Run (Mark PETTIT Run For Two-Point Conversion) CCU 14–11 2 13:02 CCU DeMario BENNETT 39 Yd Pass From Alex ROSS (Alex CATRON Kick) CCU 21–11 2 06:21 CCU Alex CATRON 29 Yd CCU 24–11 2 04:06 CHAR Alan BARNWELL 8 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) CCU 24–18 2 01:30 CCU Lorenzo TALIAFARRO 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Conversion Failed) CCU 30–18 3 10:21 CCU De'Angelo Henderson 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Conversion Failed) CCU 36–18 4 13:27 CCU Lorenzo TALIAFARRO 4 Yd Run (Alex CATRON Kick) CCU 43–18 4 08:12 CCU Brian KASS 2 Yd Run (Alex CATRON Kick) CCU 50–18 4 04:53 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 2 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) CCU 50–25 yes Charlotte would face their fourth and final ranked opponent of the season, and their fourth and final Big South opponent in the #3 ranked Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. The Chanticleers would be the 49ers' highest ranked opponent of the season. The game was Coastal Carolina's homecoming, making the third homecoming game in a row for the 49ers. Lorrenzo Taliaferro would score the first points of the day on a 5-yard touchdown run on Coastal's second drive of the game. Charlotte would respond on a 16 play drive with a Blake Brewer 30-yard field goal. Coastal would add its second touchdown of the quarter on an Alex Ross 5-yard pass to Matt Hazel. The 49ers would close the score to within 3 points on their first drive of the second quarter. Matt Johnson would score a 9-yard rushing touchdown followed by a successful Mark Pettit two-point conversion. Coastal would answer quickly on an Alex Ross 39-yard touchdown pass to DeMario Bennett. Coastal would later in the quarter go on a 20 play drive that ended in an Alex Catron 29-yard field goal. Charlotte would respond on the next drive with an Alan Barnwell 8-yard rushing touchdown to bring the score back to within 6 points. Taliaferro would tie the Big South Conference single season rushing touchdown record on a 3-yard run. Coastal would go to the half with a 30 to 18 lead. De'Angelo Henderson would stretch Coastal's lead on the opening drive of the second half with a 2-yard rushing touchdown. Charlotte would get to the Coastal 19 yard line on the next series before LaDarius Hawthorne would intercept a Matt Johnson pass. On the first drive of the fourth quarter Lorrenzo Taliaferro would score his final touchdown of the day from 4 yards out to set the Big South Conference single season rushing touchdown record. Brian Cass would add another 2-yard rushing touchdown to pad Coastal's substantial lead. Kalif Phillips would give the 49ers 2-yard rushing touchdown, but it would not be enough to overcome the point deficit. Coastal won the game 50 to 25.CCU Stats Charlotte Athletics November 2, 2013 November 5, 2013 http://www.charlotte49ers.com//ViewContent.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23200&CONTENT_ID=825195 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203043332/http://www.charlotte49ers.com//ViewContent.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23200&CONTENT_ID=825195 December 3, 2013 dead Top performers for the game were Coastal Carolina Quarterback Alex Ross, who passed for 237 yards and 2 touchdowns. Coastal Carolina Running Back Lorenzo Taliaferro had 24 carries for 139 yards and 3 touchdowns. Charlotte Receiver Mikel Hunter had 5 receptions for 89 yards.Charlotte 49ers vs. Charleston Coastal Carolina Chanticleers ESPN November 2, 2013 November 5, 2013 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/333060324 #20 (DIII) Wesley College Wolverines Wesley Wolverines Wesley College vs. Charlotte Wolverines 49ers 7 7 7 14 0 7 14 7 November 9 Jerry Richardson StadiumCharlotte, NC EST 12:05 pm 3:28 14,534 53 F, Partly Cloudy, 1 mph on Lee Hendrick Ryan Rose, Kenny Moore, Mark Davidow, Jon Wilson WCCB Sources: yes 1 09:33 WESL Joe CALLAHAN 1 yd run (Jon STORCK kick) WESL 7-0 2 04:19 WESL Kyle GEORGE 2 Yd Pass From Joe CALLAHAN (Jon STORCK Kick) WESL 14-0 2 02:43 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 12 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) WESL 14-7 3 14:16 CHAR Mark PETTIT 22 Yd Pass From Lee MCNEILL (Blake BREWER Kick) TIED 14-14 3 09:33 CHAR Matt JOHNSON 3 Yd Pass From C.J. CRAWFORD (Blake BREWER Kick) CHAR 21-14 3 02:09 WESL Rick JACKSON 2 Yd Run (Jon STORCK Kick) TIED 21-21 4 14:56 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 1 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) CHAR 28-21 4 08:41 WESL Bryce SHADE 17 Yd Pass From Joe CALLAHAN (Jon STORCK Kick) TIED 28-28 4 02:14 WESL Joe CALLAHAN 1 Yd Run (Jon STORCK Kick) WESL 35-28 yes Charlotte returned home on November 9 for their 6th and final home game of season against ranked DIII opponent Wesley College. It was also the inaugural football Senior Day for the 49ers. The Niners said good bye and thanks to six of the players from the inaugural team; Mark Hogan, C.J. Crawford, Brandon Strupp, Alex Petzke, Zeb Little and Mikel Hunter. Wesley would strike first in the first half with a Joe Callahan 1-yard run for a touchdown. The Wolverines would hold the 49ers scoreless in the first quarter. Wesley would strike first again midway through the second quarter when Joe Callahan would connect on a 2-yard pass to Kyle George for 7 more points after Jon Storck's successful Point-After attempt. Charlotte would finally find the endzone on the next series on a Kalif Phillips 12-yard rushing touchdown. The score at the half would be Wesley up 14 to 7 on the 49ers. Charlotte would open the second half by recovering a forced fumble on the opening kickoff at the Wesley 22 yard line. They'd line up for a field goal attempt after gaining no yards on a 3-and-out series, but backup quarterback and place holder Lee McNeill would throw the snapped ball to Mark Pettit, who was waiting for it in the endzone for a touchdown. After Wesley went 3-and-out on their next series, Charlotte would gain the lead for the first time in the day off a Matt Johnson 3-yard touchdown pass to C.J. Crawford. Later in the quarter the Wolverines would tie the score again on a Rick Jackson 2-yard rushing touchdown. Charlotte would score on the opening play of the fourth quarter on a Kalif Phillips 1-yard rushing touchdown. Three series later Joe Callahan would connect with Bryce Shade for a 17-yard passing touchdown to tie the score for the third time in the day. With 2 and a half minutes left on the clock Wesley would retake the lead on a Joe Callahan 1-yard rushing touchdown. Charlotte would put together a 12 play drive to get to the Wesley 28 yard line, but Charlotte Quarterback Matt Johnson would be unable to connect on three subsequent passing plays and would turn the ball over on downs. Wesley would then take a knee to win 35 to 28.WES Stats Charlotte Athletics November 9, 2013 November 9, 2013 http://www.charlotte49ers.com//ViewContent.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23200&CONTENT_ID=829365 https://web.archive.org/web/20131109232905/http://www.charlotte49ers.com//ViewContent.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23200&CONTENT_ID=829365 November 9, 2013 dead Top performers for the day would include Wesley Quarterback Joe Callahan, who passed for 317 yards and 2 touchdowns, with 2 interceptions. Charlotte Running Back Kaliff Phillips would rush for 93 yards and two touchdowns. Wesley Wide Receiver Kyle George would get 8 receptions for 143 yards and a touchdown.Charlotte 49ers vs. Wesley College Wolverines ESPN November 9, 2013 November 9, 2013 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/333132429 Game Notes: First game against a Division III team in program history. Only loss to a Division III team in program history. Morehead State Eagles 2013 Morehead State Eagles football team Morehead State vs. Charlotte 49ers Eagles 13 28 7 13 7 3 0 7 November 23 Jayne StadiumMorehead, KT EST 1:00 pm 2:46 1,443 39 F, Sunny, 10 mph on N James Arnold Sources: yes 1 9:36 MORE Brandon BORNHAUSER 1 yd run (Luke BOYD kick) MORE 7-1 1 5:21 CHAR C.J. CRAWFORD 33 yd pass from Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER kick) TIED 7-7 1 3:31 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 50 yd run (Mark PETTIT rush failed) CHAR 13-7 2 14:46 CHAR Alan BARNWELL 70 yd run (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 20-7 2 11:11 CHAR Caleb CLAYTON-MOLBY 70 yd interception return (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 27-7 2 6:56 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 4 yd run (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 34-7 2 0:29 MORE Luke BOYD 35 yd field goal CHAR 34-10 2 0:08 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 12 yd run (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 41-10 3 2:23 CHAR Matt JOHNSON 68 yd run (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 48-10 4 13:58 MORE Justin CORNWALL 19 yd pass from Austin GAHAFER (Luke BOYD kick) CHAR 48-17 4 12:00 CHAR Blake BREWER 41 yd field goal CHAR 51-17 4 7:08 CHAR Blake BREWER 40 yard field goal CHAR 54-17 4 5:43 CHAR Damarrell ALEXANDER 51 yd run (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 61-17 yes Following their second and final bye week of the 2013 season, Charlotte would end their inaugural season on the road facing the first opponent they ever scheduled, the Morehead State Eagles. Morehead St. would score on their first drive of the game on a Brandon Bornhauser 1-yard touchdown run to take the early lead. On their third offensive series the 49ers would tie the game on a Matt Johnson 33-yard touchdown pass to senior receiver C.J. Crawford. On their next offensive series on the second play the 49ers would take the lead on a Kalif Phillips 50-yard rushing touchdown. On the first play of the second quarter Charlotte rusher Alan Barnwell would extend the 49ers' lead on a break-away 70-yard touchdown run. The Eagles would put together an 11 play drive to get into 49ers' territory on the next series, but the 49ers' Caleb Clayton-Mobly would intercept a pass from Eagles quarterback Austin Gahafer and return it 70 yards for another 49ers' touchdown. On the 49ers' next series Kaliff Phillips would get his second rushing score of the day on a 4-yard touchdown score. Morehead St. would put together a 13 play series late in the half that ended in a Luke Boyd 35-yard field goal. On the ensuing kick return Charlotte returner Justin Bridges-Thompson would return the kick 64 yards to the Morehead St. 12 yard line. On the next play Kalif Phillips would get his third rushing touchdown on a 12-yard run. At the half Charlotte lead the Eagles 41 to 10. After the high scoring second quarter, the third quarter would only yield one score. Morehead St. would attempt a 44-yard Luke Boyd field goal to end their first drive of the second half, but would miss. Charlotte would cap their final drive of the quarter on a Matt Johnson, 68 yard quarterback-keeper rushing touchdown. The Eagles would find the end zone on their first series of the fourth quarter on an Austin Gahafer pass to Justin Cornwall for a 19-yard touchdown in the corner of the end zone. The 49ers would cap their next possession on a Blake Brewer 41-yard field goal. On their first play of the next series the 49ers' Kendal Parker forced Brandon Reeves of Morehead St. to fumble the ball, which resulted in Charlotte's Greg Cunningham Jr. recovering the ball for the 49ers. Their resulting next drive was capped by a Blake Brewer 40-yard field goal. After a Morehead St. four-and-out the 49ers scored the final points of the game on a Damarrell Alexander 51-yard rushing touchdown, to get the 49ers over the 60-point scoring threshold for the first time in program history. The final score was Charlotte 61 and Morehead State 17.MORE ST Stats Charlotte Athletics November 23, 2013 November 23, 2013 http://www.charlotte49ers.com//ViewContent.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23200&CONTENT_ID=835207 https://web.archive.org/web/20131202231725/http://www.charlotte49ers.com//ViewContent.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23200&CONTENT_ID=835207 December 2, 2013 dead Top performers for the day were Charlotte quarterback Matt Johnson, who passed for 141 yards and ran in a touchdown. Charlotte running back Kaliff Phillips rushed for 86 yards and three touchdowns. Charlotte Wide receiver C.J. Crawford made 5 receptions for 68 yards and a touchdown.Charlotte 49ers vs. Morehead State Eagles ESPN November 23, 2013 November 23, 2013 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/333272413 Game notes: First game in program history played in Kentucky. Attendance The largest crowd for a Charlotte football game at Jerry Richardson Stadium was 16,630. The 49ers hit that figure three times during the 2013 season including the Inaugural Game. This figure is the current maximum standing room capacity of Jerry Richardson Stadium. They also exceeded the stadium's maximum seating capacity 4 times during the season.CharlotteFBSeasonStats Charlotte Athletics November 9, 2013 November 11, 2013 http://www.nmnathletics.com/fls/23200/football/2013%20stats/CharlotteFBSeasonStats.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20131031131942/http://www.nmnathletics.com/fls/23200/football/2013%20stats/CharlotteFBSeasonStats.pdf October 31, 2013 dead Season Games Sellouts W–L (%) Attendance Average Best2013 6 4 3–3 (3 3) 93,244 15,540 16,630 Statistics As the 49ers inaugural season, team and individual records were set for the first time in 2013. Season records 2013 Charlotte 49ers Football Team Season Records Category Record Games played 11 Win–loss–tie 5-6-0 Home record 3-3-0 Away record 2-3-0 All purpose yards per game 571.9 yds Total plays 827 Total offense 4934 yds Total offense per game 448.5 yds Yards per play 6.7 yds Total points 367 Touchdowns 48 Points per game 33.4 First downs 256 Rushing first downs 114 Passing first downs 118 Penalty first downs 24 First downs per game 23.3 Penalties 70 Penalty yards 587 yds Penalty yards average 53.4 yds Time of possession per game 24:41 Third down conversions 63/159 Fourth down conversions 11/20 On-side kicks 1/2 Red-zone scores 34/43 Red-zone touchdowns 29/43 Touchdown rushes 23 TD rushing points 138 Rushes 439 Yards rushing 2275 yds Yards per rush 5.2 yds Longest rush 70 yds Touchdown passes 22 TD passing points 132 Yards passing 2659 yds Pass attempts 388 Pass completions 230 Interceptions 12 Longest pass 53 Yards per pass 6.9 yds Yards per catch 11.6 yds Pass efficiency 129.37 Field goals 9 Field goal points 27 Field goal attempts 15 Longest field goal 43 yds Punt returns 20 Touchdowns on punt returns 0 TD punt return points 0 Punt return yards 97 yds Punt return average 4.8 yds Longest punt return 22 yds Kick returns 52 Touchdowns on kick returns 1 TD kick return points 6 Kick returns yards 1073 yds Kick returns average 20.6 yds Longest kick return 96 yds Point afters scored 42 Point after attempts 43 2-point conversions 3 2-point conversion rushes 3 2-point conversion passes 0 Safeties 2 Points from safeties 4 Punts 54 Punting yards 2058 yds Punting average 38.1 yds Longest punt 55 yds Punts inside the 20 16 Punts over 50 yards 6 Punts blocked 0 Punt touchbacks 3 Kickoffs 66 Kickoff yards 3964 yds Kickoff average 60.1 yds Kickoff touchbacks 8 Tackles by 930 Team tackles 322 Solo tackles 608 Sacks by 19.0 Fumbles caused by 16 Fumbles recovered 14 Interceptions by 15 Interception yards 187 yds Interception return average 12.5 yds Passes broken-up by 38 Blocked kicks 2 Fumbles by 24 Fumbles lost 14 2013 Charlotte 49ers Football Individual Season Records Category Record Player Touchdowns 13 Kalif Phillips All-Purpose Yards 727 yds Austin Duke Rushes 133 Alan Barnwell Yards Rushing 716 yds Kalif Phillips Touchdown Rushes 12 Kalif Phillips Longest Rush 70 yds Alan Barnwell Pass Attempts 371 Matt Johnson Pass Completions 223 Matt Johnson Yards Passing 2581 yds Matt Johnson Touchdown Passes 21 Matt Johnson Longest Pass 53 yds Matt Johnson Receptions 62 Austin Duke Yards Receiving 727 yds Austin Duke Touchdown Receptions 6 Austin Duke Longest Reception 53 yds Mikel Hunter Field goals 9 Blake Brewer Field Goal Points 27 Blake Brewer Longest field goal 43 yds Blake Brewer Longest field goal Attempt 58 yds Blake Brewer Punts 54 Brandon Strupp Punting Average 38.1 yds Brandon Strupp Longest punt 55 yds Brandon Strupp Punts Inside the 20 16 Brandon Strupp Punt returns 15 Mikel Hunter Longest punt Return 22 yds Austin Duke Kickoff returns 23 Mikel Hunter Longest Kickoff Return 96 yds Mikel Hunter Tackles 85 Martay Mattox Solo Tackles 49 Martay Mattox Sacks 2.5 Larry Ogunjobi Interceptions 3 Terrance Winchester Passes Broken-Up 6 Terrance Winchester Fumble Recoveries 3 Caleb Clayton-Mobly Blocked Kicks (tie) 1 Nico Alcalde Blocked Kicks (tie) 1 Terrance Winchester Per-game records 2013 Charlotte 49ers Football Team Game Records Category Record Opponent Date Rushes 52 @Coastal Carolina 11/2 Yards Rushing 439 yds @ Morehead State 11/23 Yards per Rush 10.5 yds @ Morehead State 11/23 Touchdown Rushes 6 @ Morehead State 11/23 Pass Attempts 56 N.C. Central 9/14 Pass Completions 38 N.C. Central 9/14 Yards Passing (tie) 342 yds N.C. Central 9/14 Yards Passing (tie) 342 yds Gardner-Webb 10/5 Yards per Pass 11.2 yds @ Presbyterian 9/28 Touchdown Passes (tie) 5 Chowan 9/7 Touchdown Passes (tie) 5 Gardner-Webb 10/5 Total Plays 106 N.C. Central 9/14 Total offense 586 yds Gardner-Webb 10/5 Yards per Play 11.2 yds @ Morehead State 11/23 Points 61 @ Morehead State 11/23 Sacks By (tie) 4 Chowan 9/7 Sacks By (tie) 4 @ Morehead State 11/23 First downs (tie) 31 N.C. Central 9/14 First downs (tie) 31 Gardner-Webb 10/5 Penalties 10 Gardner-Webb 10/5 Penalty Yards 86 yds Gardner-Webb 10/5 Turnovers 7 N.C. Central 9/14 Interception By 3 Chowan 9/7 Punts 8 @ James Madison 9/21 Punting Average 42.3 yds Gardner-Webb 10/5 Longest punt (tie) 55 yds N.C. Central 9/14 Longest punt (tie) 55 yds @ James Madison 9/21 Longest punt (tie) 55 yds @ Presbyterian 9/28 Punts Inside the 20 (tie) 3 Chowan 9/7 Punts Inside the 20 (tie) 3 Wesley 11/9 Longest punt Return 22 yds @ Charleston Southern 10/26 2013 Charlotte 49ers Football Individual Game Records Category Record Player Opponent Date Touchdowns 3 Kalif Phillips @ Morehead State 11/23 All-Purpose Yards 201 yds Mikel Hunter @ Coastal Carolina 11/2 Rushes 21 Matt Johnson @ James Madison 9/21 Yards Rushing 132 yds Kalif Phillips @ Coastal Carolina 11/2 Touchdown Rushes 3 Kalif Phillips @ Morehead State 11/23 Longest Rush 70 yds Alan Barnwell @ Morehead State 11/23 Pass Attempts 52 Matt Johnson N.C. Central 9/14 Pass Completions 35 Matt Johnson N.C. Central 9/14 Yards Passing 342 yds Matt Johnson Gardner-Webb 10/5 Touchdown Passes (tie) 5 Matt Johnson Chowan 9/7 Touchdown Passes (tie) 5 Matt Johnson Gardner-Webb 10/5 Longest Pass 53 yds Matt Johnson @ Presbyterian 9/28 Receptions (tie) 9 Trent Bostick Gardner-Webb 10/5 Receptions (tie) 9 Austin Duke UNC Pembroke 10/12 Receptions (tie) 9 Mikel Hunter UNC Pembroke 10/12 Yards Receiving 158 yds Austin Duke UNC Pembroke 10/12 Touchdown Receptions (tie) 2 Austin Duke Chowan 9/7 Touchdown Receptions (tie) 2 Austin Duke Gardner-Webb 10/5 Touchdown Receptions (tie) 2 C.J. Crawford Gardner-Webb 10/5 Touchdown Receptions (tie) 2 C.J. Crawford UNC Pembroke 10/12 Longest Reception 53 yds Mikel Hunter @ Presbyterian 9/28 Field goals 3 Blake Brewer Campbell 8/31 Longest field goal 43 yds Blake Brewer Gardner-Webb 10/5 Longest field goal Attempt 58 yds Blake Brewer @ James Madison 9/21 Punts 8 Brandon Strupp @ James Madison 9/21 Punting Average 42.3 yds Brandon Strupp Gardner-Webb 10/5 Longest punt (tie) 55 yds Brandon Strupp N.C. Central 9/14 Longest punt (tie) 55 yds Brandon Strupp @ James Madison 9/21 Longest punt (tie) 55 yds Brandon Strupp @ Presbyterian 9/28 Punts Inside the 20 (tie) 3 Brandon Strupp Chowan 9/7 Punts Inside the 20 (tie) 3 Brandon Strupp Wesley 11/9 Longest punt Return 22 yds Austin Duke @ Charleston Southern 10/26 Longest Kickoff Return 96 yds Mikel Hunter Chowan 9/7 Tackles 18.0 Marty Mattox @ James Madison 9/21 Solo Tackles (tie) 10 Caleb Clayton-Mobly Gardner-Webb 10/5 Solo Tackles (tie) 10 Micah Bryant UNC Pembroke 10/12 Sacks 2.0 Mark Hogan @ Morehead State 11/23 Tackles for Loss (tie) 3.0 G. Cunningham Chowan 9/7 Tackles for Loss (tie) 3.0 Terry Caldwell N.C. Central 9/14 Tackles for Loss (tie) 3.0 Nico Alcalde @ Charleston Southern 10/26 Interceptions (tie) 1 Mark Hogan Campbell 8/31 Interceptions (tie) 1 Terrence Winchester Campbell 8/31 Interceptions (tie) 1 Mark Hogan Chowan 9/7 Interceptions (tie) 1 Cortezz Nixon Chowan 9/7 Interceptions (tie) 1 Micah Bryant Chowan 9/7 Interceptions (tie) 1 Terrence Winchester @ James Madison 9/21 Interceptions (tie) 1 G. Cunningham @ James Madison 9/21 Interceptions (tie) 1 Desmond Cooper @ Presbyterian 9/28 Interceptions (tie) 1 Tank Norman @ Presbyterian 9/28 Interceptions (tie) 1 Martay Mattox Gardner-Webb 10/5 Interceptions (tie) 1 Terrence Winchester UNC Pembroke 10/12 Interceptions (tie) 1 Martay Mattox Wesley 11/9 Interceptions (tie) 1 Brandon Banks Wesley 11/9 Interceptions (tie) 1 Ardy Holmes @ Morehead State 11/23 Interceptions (tie) 1 Caleb Clayton-Mobly @ Morehead State 11/23 References Charlotte Category:Charlotte 49ers football seasons Charlotte 49ers football