2016 Charlotte 49ers football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 2016 Charlotte 49ers football 49ers wordmark.png 250 Conference USA East Division C-USA 4–8 3–5 Brad Lambert 4th Jeff Mullen 4th Matt Wallerstedt 2nd Spread 3–4 Jerry Richardson Stadium The 2016 Charlotte 49ers football team represented the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (also called Charlotte or UNC Charlotte) in the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. It was the school's fourth season of NCAA football, their second season of NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) play, and their second season as a member of Conference USA's East Division. The team was led by fourth-year head coach Brad Lambert and played its home games on campus at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. This was the first season the 49ers were eligible to participate in a bowl game. They finished the season 4–8, 3–5 in C-USA play to finish in fifth place in the East Division. Coaching staff Former Eastern Kentucky head coach Dean Hood was announced as assistant head coach and tight ends coach on December 18, 2015. Lambert had worked with Hood at Wake Forest and had been his replacement as defensive coordinator for the Demon Deacons. Johnson Richardson moved from coaching tight ends to offensive line coach.Lambert Hires Hood As Assistant Head Coach http://www.charlotte49ers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23200&ATCLID=210592761 University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics December 18, 2015 January 1, 2016 After three years with the 49ers Napoleon Sykes returned to Navy to coach defensive line for the Midshipmen.Former Navy Assistant Napoleon Sykes Returns To Annapolis As Assistant Defensive Line Coach http://www.navysports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012616aab.html United States Naval Academy Department of Athletics January 26, 2016 February 2, 2016 February 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160204110420/http://www.navysports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012616aab.html dead NC State quality control coach Ulrick Edmonds joined the staff of February 12, 2016. He replaced Sykes as outside linebackers coach.Charlotte hires NC State's Ulrick Edmonds as OLBs coach Thayer Evans https://www.si.com/college-football/2016/02/12/ulrick-edmonds-charlotte-outside-linebackers-coach Sports Illustrated February 12, 2016 February 12, 2016 After a one-year stint as offensive line coach, having stepped into the role after the sudden death of Phil Ratliff, former Carolina Panther, Kevin Donnalley returned the Charlotte 49ers radio broadcast team. Name Position Seasons atCharlotte Alma mater Brad Lambert Head coach/Special teams 4 Kansas State (1987) Dean Hood Assistant head coach/tight ends 1 Ohio Wesleyan (1985) Jeff Mullen Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks 4 Wittenberg (1990) Matt Wallerstedt Defensive coordinator/Inside linebackers 2 Kansas State (1988) James Adams Secondary 4 Wake Forest (2006) Aaron Curry Defensive line 3 Wake Forest (2008) Ulrick Edmonds Outside linebackers 1 James Madison (2001) Damien Gary Running backs 4 Georgia (2005) Johnson Richardson Offensive line 4 Wofford (2010) Joe Tereshinski III Wide receivers/Recruiting coordinator 4 Georgia (2006)Reference:https://charlotte49ers.com/coaches.aspx?path=football&roster=56 Charlotte 49ers Football Staff University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics December 6, 2018 December 6, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181206192742/https://charlotte49ers.com/coaches.aspx?path=football&roster=56 dead Recruiting Recruiting class The following recruits and transfers have signed letters of intent to the Charlotte 49ers football program for the 2016 recruiting year. yes yes 2016 Theis Bagnkop OL Frederikshavn, Denmark Louisburg College 6 4 300 – 2/3/16 2 Anthony Butler LB Charlotte, NC Vance H.S. 6 0 181 – 6/16/15 2 Ryan Carrierre TE Loganville, GA Grayson H.S. 6 4 230 – 7/1/15 2 2 Ben DeLuca DB Orlando, FL Bishop Moore H.S. 6 0 185 – 7/17/15 2 Jacione Fugate RB Hampton, VA Kecoughtan H.S. 5 11 175 4.6 1/24/16 2 2 Timmy Horne DT Wadesboro, NC Anson H.S. 6 4 270 – 6/17/15 2 2 2 Benjamin LeMay RB Matthews, NC Butler H.S. 5 9 213 4.56 2/26/15 3 2 3 3 Nick Martin DL Lexington, KY P. 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Dunbar H.S. 6 3 230 – 2/3/16 2 Aaron McAllister WR Live Oak, FL Suwannee H.S. 5 10 200 4.86 2/3/16 2 Kevin Olsen QB Riverside, CA Riverside C.C. 6 3 220 4.86 12/16/15 2 2 3 Austin Paraison DT Lehigh Acres, FL Lehigh H.S. 6 6 270 – 1/24/16 2 2 Johnny Ray DE Mount Pleasant, SC Wando H.S. 6 4 260 4.86 6/2/15 3 2 3 3 Joe Thompson QB Ashburn, VA Stone Bridge H.S. 6 1 205 4.89 3/21/15 2 2 2 Robert Washington RB Huntersville, NC East Gaston H.S. 5 10 200 – 2/3/16 3 2 3 4 Jamar Winston DE Hutchinson, KS Hutchinson C.C. 6 8 250 – 12/16/15 2 2 yes 2016 Charlotte Football Commitments 2016 Charlotte Football Commits ESPN charlotte 428 2429 118 123 110 N/A January 26, 2016 2016 Charlotte Football Commitment List https://rivals.yahoo.com/charlotte/football/recruiting/commitments/2016/charlotte-656 Rivals.com November 25, 20152016 Charlotte Football Commits http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/topic/2016-football-commits?type=players&team=Charlotte&minimumInterest=SoftVerbal Scout November 25, 2015Charlotte Football Commitment https://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/school/_/id/2429/class/2016 ESPN November 25, 2015Charlotte 2016 Football Commitments https://247sports.com/college/charlotte/Season/2016-Football/Commits/ November 25, 2015 Players Player gameday honors Wearing Jersey #49 Position Game Game Captains Flag CarriersJustin BolusH-BackLouisvilleMatt Johnson Running back ElonKalif Phillips, Thomas La Bianca, Larry Ogunjobi, Kedrick Davis Robert Washington, Randy Suydam, Anthony CovingtonJustin Bridges-ThompsonLinebackerEMUBrandon Banks, Austin Duke, Tanner Fleming, Kyle HoffmanJeff Gemmell, Ben LeMay, Jack WellenhoferTyriq HarrisLinebackerTempleNick Cook, Austin Duke, T.L. Ford, Larry OgunjobiJustin Bridges-Thompson, Arthur Hart, Robert WashingtonNate DavisOffensive linemanODUBrandon Banks, TL Ford II, Larry Ogunjobi, Kalif PhillipsCam Clark, Tyriq Harris, Chris MontgomeryEugene GermanOffensive linemanFlorida AtlanticBrandon Banks, Kyle Hoffman, Larry Ogunjobi, Kalif PhillipsNoneThomas La BiancaOffensive linemanFIUNick Cook, Eugene German, Hasaan Klugh, Larry OgunjobiNoneBen DeLuca Defensive back MarshallBrandon Banks, Austin Duke, Eugene German, Larry Ogunjobi NoneJarred BarrOffensive linemanSouthern Miss.Nick Cook, Jamal Covington, Kyle Hoffman, Larry OgunjobiNoneChris BrownOffensive linemanRiceZach Bumgarner, Nick Cook, Jamal Covington, Terrance WinchesterNoneZach BumgarnerH-backMiddle TennesseeBrandon Banks, Larry Ogunjobi, Casey Perry, Kalif PhillipsNoneWolfgang ZacherlOffensive linemanUTSANick Cook, Austin Duke, Workpeh Kofa, Daquan LucasNoneReference:TPA: Charlotte 47, Elon 14 http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/9/11/football-the-point-after-charlotte-47-elon-14.aspx University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics September 11, 2016 September 12, 2016The Point After: Eastern Michigan 37 Charlotte 19 http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/9/18/football-the-point-after-eastern-michigan-37-at-charlotte-19.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics September 18, 2016 September 24, 2016The Point After: Charlotte at Temple http://charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/9/25/football-the-point-after-charlotte-at-temple.aspx University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics September 25, 2016 September 25, 2016The Point After: Old Dominion at Charlotte http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/10/2/football-the-point-after-charlotte-at-old-dominion.aspx University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics October 2, 2016 October 4, 2016The Point After: Charlotte 28 at FAU 23 http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/10/10/football-the-point-after-charlotte-28-at-fau-23.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics October 9, 2016 October 10, 2016The Point After: Charlotte vs FIU http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/10/16/football-the-point-after-charlotte-vs-fiu.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics October 16, 2016 October 24, 2016The Point After: Charlotte 27 at Marshall 24 http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/10/24/football-the-point-after-charlotte-27-at-marshall-24.aspx University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics October 24, 2016 October 25, 2016The Point After: Charlotte 38 at Southern Miss 27 http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/11/6/football-the-point-after-charlotte-38-at-southern-miss-27.aspx University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics November 6, 2016 November 7, 2016The Point After: Rice 22 at Charlotte 21 http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/11/13/football-the-point-after-rice-22-at-charlotte-21.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics November 13, 2016 November 15, 2016The Point After: Charlotte vs. Middle Tennessee http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/11/20/football-the-point-after-charlotte-vs-middle-tennessee-on-senior-day.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics November 20, 2016 November 28, 2016The Point After: Charlotte Season Finale at UTSA http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/11/27/football-the-point-after-charlotte-season-finale-at-utsa.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics November 27, 2016 November 28, 2016 Roster 2016 Charlotte 49ers y 2 RJR Kevin Olsen QB 3 SR Kalif Phillips RB 5 RSR Lee McNeill QB 6 RSO Workpeh Kofa WR 7 RSO Mark Quattlebaum WR 8 RSR Matt Johnson RB 9 RJR Uriah LeMay WR 10 RSR Austin Duke SR y 12 RSO Brooks Barden QB 13 JR T.L. Ford II WR 14 FR Joe Thompson QB y 15 RSR Justin Bolus H-Back 16 RSO Hasaan Klugh QB 18 JR Chris Montgomery SR 19 JR Bradan Smith RB 20 FR Robert Washington RB 21 SO Brooks Cunningham WR y 23 RJR Dakota Hopper WR 25 SO Keevin Thompson RB 26 FR Jacione Fugate RB y 29 RFR Akease Rankin RB 32 FR Ben Lemay RB 36 RSR Kyle Hoffman H-Back 50 RSR Jarred Barr G 51 RSO Chris Brown OL 59 RFR Michael Holmes H-Back 60 SO Darren Drake OL 63 RSR Cameron Curlings OL 64 RSO Nate Davis OL y Nate Davis (offensive lineman) 68 FR Jaelin Fisher OL y 69 FR Luke Prevette OL 70 RSR Casey Perry OT 71 RFR Cameron Clark OL y Cameron Clark (American football) 73 RSR Jamal Covington OT 74 RSR Thomas LaBianca G 75 RJR Eugene German OT 76 FR Theis Bagnkop OL 77 RJR Wolfgang Zacherl OT 78 RFR Trevor Stacy OL 79 RFR Josh Snapper OL 80 RFR Ben Jacques H-Back 81 SR Trent Bostick WR y 82 FR Ben Ellis WR 83 RFR Nate Mullen WR 84 RSO Juwan Foggie WR 85 FR Ryan Carriere H-Back y 86 RFR Britton Smith WR 87 RSR Zach Bumgardner H-Back 88 RSO R.J. Tyler H-Back 89 RFR Daniel Rose WR 90 RSO Zane Tally H-Back 2 Grad Kedrick Davis DB 4 SR Justin Bridges-Thompson LB 5 RSR Brandon Banks DE 6 RSR Nick Cook LB 9 RFR Nafees Lyon DB 11 FR ED Rolle DB 12 RSO Alex Duncan DB 17 RSR E.J. Rhinehart LB 19 RJR Devin Pearson CB 20 RSR Nico Alcalde LB 22 FR J.T. Starr DB y 23 RJR Anthony Covington DB 24 RJR Daquan Lucas LB 25 RSO Denzel Irvin DB 27 RSR Terrance Winchester CB 28 FR Ben DeLuca DB y 29 RFR Matt Anthony DB 30 RFR Darius Irvin LB 31 JR Markevis Davis DB 33 RFR Garrison Duncan LB 34 RFR Jeff Gemmell LB 35 RFR Tyriq Harris LB 35 RSO Nick Vagnone LB 36 FR Robert Cheatem DB y 37 FR Keshaun Woods DB y 38 FR Arron McAlloster DB y 39 RSO Tre'Shun Wynn DB 40 FR Jarvis Hutchins DB 41 RFR A.J. McDonald DB 42 FR Anthony Butler LB 43 RSO Connor Dulmage DB 44 JR Cam Darley LB y 45 RSO Christian Asher LB 46 RFR Alex Highsmith LB y 47 RJR Carl Yonter LB 50 RJR Karrington King LB 52 RSO Zach Duncan DL 53 FR Jarett Schott LB 54 RJR Jordan Starnes LB 55 RFR A.D. Cunningham LB 56 RFR Randy Suydam DL 57 FR Austin Paraison DL 58 FR Johnny Ray DL y 62 RSO Tyler Fain DE 65 RSR Larry Ogunjobi NT y 67 RJR Mitch Monska DL 72 RJR Jamar Winston DL 90 RFR Tommy Doctor DE 91 RJR Nick Carroll DE 92 FR Nick Martin DL y 93 FR Javaris Jet LB y 94 RSO Stedman Lucas LB 95 RSR Devin Clegg DL 96 RFR Alex Hanff DL 96 RFR Josh Stewart LB 97 SR Tanner Flemming NT 98 RFR Jon Hardy DL 99 FR Timmy Horne DL y y 37 RSR Hayden Pezzoni P 38 FR Jeremy Silinski K 39 FR Kyle Corbett P y 40 JR Arthur Hart P 43 Fr Jackson VanSickle K 48 SR Keaston Sinicki LS 66 FR Jack Wellenhofer LS 69 RSR Stephen Muscarello K 86 SR Blake Brewer K http://www.charlotte49ers.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=694806&DB_LANG=C&SPID=72735&SORT_ORDER=1&PRINTABLE_PAGE=&DB_OEM_ID=23200&Q_SEASON=2015 September 6, 2016 Brad Lambert (Kansas State) Special teams Dean Hood (Ohio Wesleyan) Assistant head coach/tight ends Jeff Mullen (Wittenberg) Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks Matt Wallerstedt (Kansas State) Defensive coordinator James Adams (Wake Forest) Secondary Aaron Curry (Wake Forest) Defensive line Ulrick Edmonds (James Madison) Outside linebackers Damien Gary (Georgia) Running backs Johnson Richardson (Wofford) Offensive line Joe Tereshinski III (Georgia) Wide receivers Awards and honors Preseason Conference usa coaches AwardsPlayerSelectionRef. Kalif Phillips (SR) OffenseC-USA Announces Preseason Football Coaches Awards Teams conferenceusa.com conferenceusa.com July 20, 2016 July 20, 2016 http://www.conferenceusa.com/news/2016/7/20/FB_0720164709.aspx?path Larry Ogunjobi (SR) Defense 2016 Watch List MembersPlayerAwardDescriptionRef. Jamal Covington (SR) Allstate Good Works Team Community Service2016 C-USA Watch List Members conferenceusa.com conferenceusa.com July 20, 2016 July 18, 2016 http://www.conferenceusa.com/news/2016/7/18/FB_0718162513.aspx Jamal Covington (SR) Wuerffel Trophy Community Servant Larry Ogunjobi (SR) Bednarik Award Defensive player Larry Ogunjobi (SR) Outland Trophy Interior Lineman In Season Conference USA Weekly AwardsPlayerWeekGameSelectionRef. Hasaan Klugh (RSO) 6 (Oct. 10) Florida Atlantic Co-offensive player of the weekCFB: Oct. 10 Players of the Week conferenceusa.com conferenceusa.com Oct 10, 2016 Oct 10, 2016 http://conferenceusa.com/news/2016/10/10/FB_1010160855.aspx Terrence Winchester (RSR) 10 (Nov. 7) Southern Miss. Defensive player of the weekCFB: Nov. 7 Players of the Week conferenceusa.com conferenceusa.com Nov 7, 2016 Nov 7, 2016 http://conferenceusa.com/news/2016/11/7/FB_1107162344.aspx Juwan Foggie (RSO) 10 (Nov. 7) Southern Miss. Special teams player of the week Post-season Post Season HonorsPlayerSelectionRef. Larry Ogunjobi (RSR) 2017 Senior Bowl Seventeen more accept invites to 2017 game http://www.seniorbowl.com/news-highlights-detail.php?news=584 Reese's Senior Bowl November 21, 2016 November 28, 2016 Austin Duke (RSR) 2017 Tropical Bowl Duke Accepts Invite to Tropical Bowl http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/12/22/football-duke-accepts-invite-to-tropical-bowl.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Athletic Department December 23, 2016 January 31, 2017 Austin Duke (RSR) 2017 College Gridiron Showcase Duke Accepts 2nd Senior All-Star Showcase Invite http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/12/29/football-duke-accepts-2nd-senior-all-star-showcase.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Athletic Department December 29, 2016 January 31, 2017 Ben DeLuca (FR) Pro Football Focus All-Freshman TeamDeLuca Named Pro Football Focus Freshman All-America http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/12/22/deluca-named-pro-football-focus-freshman-all-america.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Athletic Department December 22, 2016 January 31, 2017 Conference USA Post-season AwardsPlayerPositionSelectionRef. Larry Ogunjobi (RSR) Nose Tackle All-Conference TeamFB: 2016 All-Conference Teams conferenceusa.com conferenceusa.com Dec 6, 2016 Dec 6, 2016 http://conferenceusa.com/news/2016/12/6/FB_1206161823.aspx Ben DeLuca (FR) Defensive back All-Freshman TeamFB: C-USA All-Freshman Team conferenceusa.com conferenceusa.com Dec 6, 2016 Dec 6, 2016 http://conferenceusa.com/news/2016/12/6/FB_1206163929.aspx Tyriq Harris (RFR) Linebacker All-Freshman Team Lee McNeill (SRS) Quarterback All-Academic TeamMcNeill Named to C-USA all-Academic Team Charlotte49ers.com Charlotte49ers.com Dec 1, 2016 Dec 6, 2016 http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/12/1/football-mcneill-named-to-c-usa-all-academic-team.aspx Depth chart Spread 3-4 Yes No Yes KEVIN OLSEN Hasaan Klugh KALIF PHILLIPS Matt Johnson T.L. FORD II Juwan Foggie TRENT BOSTICK Workpeh Kofa AUSTIN DUKE Chris Montgomery ZACH BUMGARNER Kyle Hoffman JAMAL COVINGTON Cameron Clark CASEY PERRY Darren Drake THOMAS LA BIANCA Jarred Barr NATE DAVIS Wolfgang Zacherl CHRIS BROWN Eugene German DAQUAN LUCAS Jeff Gemmell NICK COOK Justin Bridges-Thompson KARRINGTON KING Garrison Duncan JORDAN STARNES Tyriq Harris A.J. MCDONALD Markevis Davis ED ROLLE Alex Duncan TERRANCE WINCHESTER Denzel Irvin KEDRICK DAVIS Anthony Covington ZACH DUNCAN Nick Carroll LARRY OGUNJOBI Tanner Fleming BRANDON BANKS Randy Suydam Steve Muscarello Blake Brewer Arthur Hart Anthony Covington Austin Duke Keaston Sinicki Lee McNeill 100 90 No Schedule 2015 AP Poll released prior to game Eastern September 1 7:00 pm ACC Early Season 2016 Football TV Schedule Announced http://www.fbschedules.com/2016/05/acc-early-season-2016-football-tv-schedule-announced/ FBSchedules.com May 19, 2016 May 23, 2016 l y y Louisville 19 Papa John's Cardinal Stadium Louisville, KY ACCRSN 14–70 53,127 September 10 6:00 pm w y Elon Jerry Richardson Stadium Charlotte, NC http://conferenceusa.com/watch/?Live=284 CUSA.tv 47–14 15,807 September 17 6:00 pm l y Eastern Michigan Jerry Richardson Stadium Charlotte, NC CUSA.tv 19–37 15,080 September 24 12:00 pm l y y Temple Lincoln Financial Field Philadelphia, PA ASN 20–48 27,786 October 1 6:00 pm l Old Dominion Jerry Richardson Stadium Charlotte, NC CUSA.tv 17–52 12,589 October 9Postponed [a] 12:00 pm w y Florida Atlantic FAU Stadium Boca Raton, FL CUSA.tv 28–23 7,401 October 15 6:00 pm l y FIU Jerry Richardson Stadium Charlotte, NC CUSA.tv 26–27 13,939 October 22 5:30 pm w y Marshall Joan C. Edwards Stadium Huntington, WV beIN 27–24 20,904 November 5 3:30 pm w y Southern Miss M. M. Roberts Stadium Hattiesburg, MS ASN 38–27 28,347 November 12 2:00 pm l Rice Jerry Richardson Stadium Charlotte, NC CI 21–22 14,306 November 19 2:00 pm l Middle Tennessee Jerry Richardson Stadium Charlotte, NC ESPN3 31–38 13,433 November 26 7:00 pm l y UTSA Alamodome San Antonio, TX CI 14–33 13,433 Postponed [a]The game between Charlotte and Florida Atlantic scheduled for a 3:30 pm kickoff on October 8, 2016, was postponed due to the effects of Hurricane Matthew. The game was played the following day on October 9, 2016 with a noon kickoff.http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/10/6/charlotte-fau-football-game-has-been-rescheduled.aspx Charlotte-FAU Football Game Has Been Rescheduled University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics October 6, 2016 October 6, 2016April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Schedule source:2016 Charlotte 49ers Football Schedule http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa-16/2016-charlotte-49ers-football-schedule.php FBSchedules.com December 14, 2015 December 14, 2015ODU will play same Conference USA teams in 2016 that Monarchs played in 2015 Harry Minium http://www.pilotonline.com/sports/college/old-dominion/football/odu-will-play-same-conference-usa-teams-in-that-monarchs/article_a6090093-25cf-5511-afb6-b65d8041b087.html The Virginia Pilot December 9, 2015 December 14, 2015 March 31, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160331140656/http://pilotonline.com/sports/college/old-dominion/football/odu-will-play-same-conference-usa-teams-in-that-monarchs/article_a6090093-25cf-5511-afb6-b65d8041b087.html deadhttp://www.charlotte49ers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23200&ATCLID=210686648 2016 Football Schedule Released University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics February 4, 2016 Television Charlotte 49ers home games and conference road games will be broadcast through Conference USA's television partners ESPN, CBS Sports, ASN, beIN, and Campus Insiders.Comprehensive TV Packages Announced For Conference USA http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/5/25/210976099.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics May 25, 2016 September 1, 2016C-USA Announces Preliminary Football TV Schedule http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/6/8/211004927.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics June 6, 2016 September 6, 2016 Additional games will be available online through CUSA.tv.CUSA TV Offering Free Preview Weekend http://conferenceusa.com/news/2016/8/25/GEN_CUSAtvFreeWeekend.aspx Conference USA August 25, 2016 September 6, 2016 Radio Radio coverage for all games is broadcast by IMG College through the Charlotte 49ers Radio Network flagship station WFNZ 610 AM (102.5 FM) The Fan and the TuneIn Charlotte 49ers IMG Sports Network app. The radio announcers are "Voice of the 49ers" Matt Swierad with play-by-play, former Carolina Panther Kevin Donnalley with color commentary, and Bobby Rosinski with sideline reports. Swierad and Donnalley also host the "Gold Mine Live" Coaches Show each Monday during the season at noon from Norm's in the UNC Charlotte Student Union. "Gold Mine Live" can be heard on 1660 AM."Gold Mine Live" Coaches Show Begins Monday http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/8/26/football-charlotte-49ers-goldmine-live-coaches-show-begins-monday.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics August 26, 2016 September 6, 2016 Preseason media poll Conference USA released their preseason media poll on July 21, 2016, with the 49ers predicted to finish in last place in the East Division.http://www.conferenceusa.com/news/2016/7/21/FB_0721165630.aspx C-USA Announces 2016 Preseason Media Poll East DivisionCharlotte 49ers Predicted finish Team 1 Middle Tennessee 2 Western Kentucky 3 Marshall 4 Florida Atlantic 5 FIU 6 Old Dominion 7 Charlotte Game summaries #19 Louisville Cardinals 2016 Louisville Cardinals football team Charlotte at Louisville 49ers #19 Cardinals 0 0 7 7 28 28 7 7 September 1 Papa John's Cardinal StadiumLouisville, KY EDT 7:04 pm 3:31 53,127 78 F, Partly Cloudy, 14 mph on NNE J. Macongaghy Matt Devlin, James Bates, Jenn Hildreth RSN Sources:TPA: Charlotte vs Louisville http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/9/2/football-the-point-after-charlotte-at-louisville.aspx University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics September 2, 2016 September 6, 2016GAME NOTES: Charlotte at #19/#23 Louisville http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/8/29/football-game-notes-charlotte-at-19-23-louisville.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics September 1, 2016 September 6, 201649ers Drop Season Opener At #19 Louisville http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/9/1/football-49ers-drop-season-opener-at-19-louisville.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics September 1, 2016 September 6, 2016Scoring Summary (Final) 2016 Charlotte Football Charlotte vs #19 Louisville (Sep 01, 2016 at Louisville, KY) http://static.charlotte49ers.com/custompages/Stats/Football/2016/chafb01.htm University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics September 1, 2016 September 6, 2016Charlotte vs Louisville – Game Summary http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400869341 ESPN September 1, 2016 September 2, 2016No. 19 Louisville Cardinals manhandle Charlotte 49ers in opener Bill Kiser https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/article99439997.html The Charlotte Observer September 1, 2016 September 6, 2016 yes 1 12:03 LVILL Lamar Jackson 36 Yd Run (Evan O'HARA Kick) LVILL 7–0 1 6:49 LVILL Reggie Bonnafon 13 Yd pass from Lamar JACKSON (Evan O'HARA Kick) LVILL 14–0 1 3:47 LVILL Jeremy SMITH 24 Yd pass from Lamar JACKSON (Evan O'HARA Kick) LVILL 21–0 1 0:00 LVILL Lamar JACKSON 1 Yd Run (Evan O'HARA Kick) LVILL 28–0 2 12:05 LVILL Brandon RADCLIFF 16 Yd pass from Lamar JACKSON (Evan O'HARA Kick) LVILL 35–0 2 6:47 LVILL L.J. SCOTT 20 Yd pass from Lamar JACKSON (Evan O'HARA Kick) LVILL 42–0 2 2:59 LVILL James QUICK 32 Yd pass from Lamar JACKSON (Evan O'HARA Kick) LVILL 49–0 2 0:05 LVILL Cole Hikutini 1 Yd pass from Lamar JACKSON (Evan O'HARA Kick) LVILL 56–0 3 8:36 CHAR Austin DUKE 24 Yd pass from Kevin OLSEN (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick) LVILL 56–7 3 4:43 LVILL Traveon SAMUEL 18 Yd pass from Kyle BOLIN (Evan O'HARA Kick) LVILL 63–7 4 10:16 LVILL Seth DAWKINS 13 Yd pass from Kyle BOLIN (Blanton CREQUE Kick) LVILL 70–7 4 3:46 CHAR Anthony COVINGTON 0 Yd Fumble Return (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick) LVILL 70–14 yes The 49ers faced their first ACC opponents when they met their former C-USA and Metro Conference foes. Top performers for the game were Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson, who passed for 286 yards and 6 touchdowns. Jackson also was the top rusher of the game, with 11 carries for 119 yards and 2 more touchdowns. Charlotte's Austin Duke had 5 receptions for 54 yards and a touchdown. Game notes: First ACC opponent for the 49ers. First Nationally ranked FBS opponent. Elon Phoenix 2016 Elon Phoenix football team Elon at Charlotte Phoenix 49ers 7 0 0 7 0 20 13 14 September 10 Jerry Richardson StadiumCharlotte, NC EDT 6:05 pm 3:09 15,807 89 F, Clear, 7 mph on N Steven Lamanti Matt Swierad, Kevin Donnalley, Bobby Rosinski CUSA.tv Sources:GAME NOTES: Charlotte Home Opener vs. Elon http://charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/9/6/football-games-notes-charlotte-home-opener-vs-elon.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics September 10, 2016 September 11, 201649ers Race Past Elon, 47–14 in Home Opener http://charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/9/10/football-49ers-race-past-elon-47-14-in-home-opener.aspx University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics September 10, 2016 September 11, 2016Scoring Summary (Final) 2016 Charlotte Football Elon vs Charlotte (Sep 10, 2016 at Charlotte, NC) http://static.charlotte49ers.com/custompages/Stats/Football/2016/chafb02.htm University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics September 10, 2016 September 11, 2016Elon vs Charlotte – Game Summary http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400869350 ESPN September 10, 2016 September 11, 2016Charlotte 49ers trounce Elon 47–14, snap 11-game losing streak Bill Kiser https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/article101169782.html The Charlotte Observer September 10, 2016 September 11, 2016 yes 1 7:44 ELON Brandon GENTRY 2 Yd run (John GALLAGHER kick ) ELON 7–0 2 8:39 CHAR T.L. Ford II 12 Yd pass from Kevin Olsen (Stephen Muscarello Kick) TIED 7–7 2 4:39 CHAR Kyle Hoffman 1 Yd pass from Kevin Olsen (Stephen Muscarello PAT failed) CHAR 13–7 2 0:35 CHAR Justin Bolus 8 Yd pass from Kevin Olsen (Stephen Muscarello Kick) CHAR 20–7 3 11:44 CHAR Robert Washington 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) CHAR 26–7 3 5:02 CHAR Robert Washington 4 Yd Run (Stephen Muscarello Kick) CHAR 33–7 4 11:14 CHAR Austin Duke 76 Yd pass from Matt Johnson (Stephen Muscarello Kick) CHAR 40–7 4 9:36 CHAR Ben DeLuca 59 Yd Fumble Return (Stephen Muscarello Kick) CHAR 47–7 4 6:53 ELON Daniel THOMPSON 6 Yd run (John GALLAGHER kick ) CHAR 47–14 yes The Phoenix were looking to spoil the 49ers' home opener, but Charlotte got revenge for their first loss of the 2014 season. Top performers for the game were Charlotte quarterback Kevin Olsen, who passed for 155 yards and 3 touchdowns. Elon rusher Brandon Gentry had 9 carries for 56 yards and a touchdown. Charlotte's Austin Duke had 4 receptions for 103 yards and a touchdown. Game notes: Eastern Michigan Eagles 2016 Eastern Michigan Eagles football team Eastern Michigan at Charlotte Eagles 49ers 7 10 17 3 0 3 3 13 September 17 Jerry Richardson StadiumCharlotte, NC EDT 6:05 pm 2:54 15,080 85 F, Scattered Clouds, 1 mph on N Jay Edwards Matt Swierad, Kevin Donnalley, Bobby Rosinski CUSA.tv Sources:GAME NOTES: Charlotte hosts Eastern Michigan http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/9/15/football-game-notes-charlotte-hosts-eastern-michigan.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics September 15, 2016 September 24, 2016Eastern Michigan Upends Charlotte, 37–19 http://static.charlotte49ers.com/custompages/Stats/Football/2016/chafb03.htm University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics September 17, 2016 September 24, 2016Scoring Summary (Final) 2016 Charlotte Football Eastern Michigan vs Charlotte (Sep 17, 2016 at Charlotte, NC) http://static.charlotte49ers.com/custompages/Stats/Football/2016/chafb03.htm University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics September 17, 2016 September 24, 2016Eastern Michigan vs Charlotte – Game Summary http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400869280 ESPN September 17, 2016 September 24, 2016Mistakes thwart Charlotte 49ers in home loss to Eastern Michigan Bill Kiser https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/article102559287.html The Charlotte Observer September 17, 2016 September 24, 2016 yes 1 4:11 EMU Ian ERIKSEN 5 Yd run (Paul FRICANO Kick) EMU 7–0 2 11:34 CHAR Stephen MUSCARELLO 29 Yd field goal EMU 7–3 2 5:36 EMU Paul FRICANO 22 Yd field goal EMU 10–3 2 1:10 EMU Nigel KILBY 5 Yd pass from Todd PORTER (Paul FRICANO Kick) EMU 17–3 3 11:36 EMU Johnny NIUPALAU 49 Yd pass from Todd PORTER (Paul FRICANO Kick) EMU 24–3 3 9:28 CHAR Stephen MUSCARELLO 25 Yd field goal EMU 24–6 3 4:20 EMU Paul FRICANO 36 Yd field goal EMU 27–6 3 3:51 EMU Jaylen PICKETT 36 Yd interception return (Paul FRICANO Kick) EMU 34–6 4 14:17 CHAR Workpeh KOFA 10 Yd pass from Hasaan KLUGH (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick) EMU 34–13 4 9:42 CHAR T.L. FORD II 28 Yd pass from Hasaan KLUGH (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick failed) EMU 34–19 4 3:18 EMU Paul FRICANO 30 Yd field goal EMU 37–19 yes The 49ers hosted their first opponents from the MAC when the Eagles visited Charlotte for the first time. Top performers for the game were Eastern Michigan quarterback Todd Porter, who passed for 285 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Charlotte rusher Robert Washington had 20 carries for 120 yards. Eastern Michigan's Johnny Niupalau had 3 receptions for 72 yards and a touchdown. Game notes: First MAC opponent for the 49ers. Temple Owls 2016 Temple Owls football team Charlotte at Temple 49ers Owls 7 0 7 6 3 28 14 3 September 24 Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia, PA EDT 12:06 pm 3:13 27,786 63 F, Cloudy, 9 mph on NE Chas Lamertina Michael Gleason, Mike Dunek, Kevin Copp ASN Sources:GAME NOTES: Charlotte at Temple http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/9/20/football-game-notes-charlotte-at-temple.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics September 24, 2016 September 11, 2016Phillips Goes Over 100 Yards; 49ers Fall To Temple http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/9/24/football-phillips-goes-over-100-yards-49ers-fall-to-temple.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics September 24, 2016 September 24, 2016Scoring Summary (Final) 2016 Charlotte Football Charlotte vs Temple (Sep 24, 2016 at Philadelphia, Pa.) http://static.charlotte49ers.com/custompages/Stats/Football/2016/chafb04.htm University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics September 24, 2016 September 24, 2016Charlotte vs Temple – Game Summary http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400869363 ESPN September 24, 2016 September 24, 2016Promising start gives way to lopsided loss for Charlotte 49ers at Temple Jon Marks https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/article103988076.html The Charlotte Observer September 24, 2016 September 24, 2016 yes 1 9:58 TEMP Austin JONES 36 Yd field goal TEMP 3–0 1 0:42 CHAR Workpeh KOFA 8 Yd pass from Kevin OLSEN (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick) CHAR 7–3 2 14:52 TEMP Adonis JENNINGS 51 Yd pass from Phillip Walker (Austin JONES Kick) TEMP 10–7 2 6:53 TEMP Jahad THOMAS 13 Yd run (Austin JONES Kick) TEMP 17–7 2 4:26 TEMP Brodrick YANCY 40 Yd pass from Phillip WALKER (Austin JONES Kick) TEMP 24–7 2 0:40 TEMP Ryquell Armstead 1 Yd run (Austin JONES Kick) TEMP 31–7 3 13:34 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 66 Yd run (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick) TEMP 31–14 3 8:37 TEMP Jahad THOMAS 1 Yd run (Austin JONES Kick) TEMP 38–14 3 5:14 TEMP Ryquell ARMSTEAD 1 Yd run (Austin JONES Kick) TEMP 45–14 4 12:52 TEMP Austin JONES 31 Yd field goal TEMP 48–14 4 8:34 CHAR Robert WASHINGTON 4 Yd run (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick failed) TEMP 48–20 yes Charlotte visited the "City of Brotherly Love" for the first time hoping to return the favor to their former A10 conference mates for the drubbing they received at the hands of the Owls the previous season. Unfortunately it was more of the same for the 49ers. Top performers for the game were Temple quarterback Phillip Walker, who passed for 268 yards and 2 touchdowns. Temple rusher Jahad Thomas had 15 carries for 68 yards and 2 touchdowns. Temple's Brodrick Yancey had 4 receptions for 70 yards and a touchdown. Game notes: First game for the 49ers in the State of Pennsylvania. Old Dominion Monarchs 2016 Old Dominion Monarchs football team Old Dominion at Charlotte Monarchs 49ers 21 10 21 0 3 7 0 7 October 1 Jerry Richardson StadiumCharlotte, NC EDT 6:05 pm 3:17 12,589 77 F, Clear, 0 mph on Joe Pester Matt Swierad, Kevin Donnalley, Bobby Rosinski CUSA.tv Sources:GAME NOTES: Charlotte Hosts ODU In C-USA Opener http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/9/29/football-game-notes-charlotte-hosts-odu-in-c-usa-opener.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics September 29, 2016 October 4, 201649ers Dropped in C-USA Opener, 52–17 http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/10/1/football-49ers-dropped-in-c-usa-opener-52-17.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics October 1, 2016 October 4, 2016Scoring Summary (Final) 2016 Charlotte Football Old Dominion vs Charlotte (Oct 01, 2016 at Charlotte, N.C.) http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/uncc.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/10/1/CHAFB05.pdf University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics October 1, 2016 October 4, 2016 October 6, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161006022924/http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/uncc.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/10/1/CHAFB05.pdf deadOld Dominion vs Charlotte- Game Summary http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400869370 ESPN October 1, 2016 October 4, 2016Old Dominion unstoppable in rout of Charlotte 49ers Bill Kiser https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/article105477506.html The Charlotte Observer October 2, 2016 October 4, 2016 yes 1 9:57 ODU Jeremy COX 1 Yd Run (Brad DAVIS Kick) ODU 7–0 1 6:54 ODU Jeremy COX 1 Yd Run (Brad DAVIS Kick) ODU 14–0 1 2:12 CHAR Stephen MUSCARELLO 23 Yd Field Goal ODU 14–3 1 0:30 ODU Zach PASCAL 25 Yd pass from David WASHINGTON (Brad DAVIS Kick) ODU 21–3 2 12:29 ODU Travis FULGHAM 55 Yd pass from David WASHINGTON (Brad DAVIS Kick) ODU 28–3 2 4:56 ODU Brad DAVIS 35 Yd Field Goal ODU 31–3 2 0:02 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 42 Yd pass from Kevin OLSEN (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick) ODU 31–10 3 10:24 ODU Jeremy COX 1 Yd Run (Brad DAVIS Kick) ODU 38–10 3 4:15 ODU Isaiah HARPER 9 Yd pass from David WASHINGTON (Brad DAVIS Kick) ODU 45–10 3 0:15 ODU Gemonta JACKSON 37 Yd Run (Brad DAVIS Kick) ODU 52–10 4 2:57 CHAR Hasaan KLUGH 3 Yd Run (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick) ODU 52–17 yes The 49ers were looking to even the series up when the Monarchs visited Charlotte for the first time. Unfortunately the Niners would fall hard to a fired-up Monarchs squad for the first C-USA game of the season. Top performers for the game were Old Dominion quarterback David Washington, who passed for 256 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception. ODU rusher Gemonta Jackson had 9 carries for 55 yards and a touchdown. ODU's Zach Pascal had 5 receptions for 68 yards and a touchdown. Game notes: Florida Atlantic Owls 2016 Florida Atlantic Owls football team Charlotte at Florida Atlantic 49ers Owls 7 14 7 0 3 14 0 6 October 9 FAU StadiumBoca Raton, FL EDT 12:05 pm 3:11 7,401 80 F, Partly Cloudy, 9 mph on NNW Ken Antee Ken LaVicka, Kris Bartels, Mike Mreczko, Brian Rowitz CUSA.tv Sources:GAME NOTES: Charlotte at FAU http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/10/6/football-game-notes-charlotte-at-fau.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics October 6, 2016 October 9, 2016Football Picks Up First C-USA Win 28–23 at FAU http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/10/9/football-picks-up-first-c-usa-win-28-23-at-fau.aspx University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics October 9, 2016 October 9, 2016Scoring Summary (Final) 2016 Charlotte Football Charlotte vs Florida Atlantic (Oct 09, 2016 at Boca Raton, Fl) http://static.charlotte49ers.com/custompages/Stats/Football/2016/chafb06.htm University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics October 9, 2016 October 9, 2016Charlotte vs Florida Atlantic- Game Summary http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400869377 ESPN October 9, 2016 October 9, 2016In his first start, Hasaan Klugh leads Charlotte 49ers to C-USA win Bill Whitehead https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/article107144817.html#storylink=cpy The Charlotte Observer October 9, 2016 October 9, 2016 yes 1 11:09 FAU Greg Joseph 33 Yd Field Goal FAU 3–0 1 04:17 CHAR Hasaan KLUGH 2 Yd Run (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick) CHAR 7–3 2 14:54 FAU Gregory HOWELL Jr. 3 Yd Run (Greg JOSEPH Kick) FAU 10–7 2 10:51 CHAR Austin DUKE 69 Yd pass from Hasaan KLUGH (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick) CHAR 14–10 2 01:53 FAU Gregory HOWELL Jr. 3 Yd Run (Greg JOSEPH Kick) FAU 17–14 2 00:23 CHAR T.L. FORD II 37 Yd pass from Hasaan KLUGH (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick) CHAR 21–17 3 10:12 CHAR Justin BOLUS 3 Yd pass from Hasaan KLUGH (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick) CHAR 28–17 4 09:28 FAU Gregory HOWELL Jr. 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) CHAR 28–23 yes Charlotte visited Boca Raton for the first time looking to avenge a fourth quarter loss at home from the previous season. Not only did they accomplish that, but they also got their first conference win in program history after a controversial call reversal on a no time left Hail Mary ruled touchdown pass by FAU. Top performers for the game were Charlotte quarterback Hasaan Klugh, who passed for 223 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception. FAU rusher Gregory Howell Jr. had 20 carries for 100 yards and 3 touchdowns. Charlotte's Austin Duke had 6 receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown. Game notes: First Conference USA win in program history. Game delayed one day due to local effects of Hurricane Mathew. First Sunday game in program history. Austin Duke reached the 3000 yard career reception mark. Hasaan Klugh was named C-USA Co-offensive Player of the Week. FIU Panthers 2016 FIU Panthers football team FIU at Charlotte Panthers 49ers 7 3 3 14 0 10 7 9 October 15 Jerry Richardson StadiumCharlotte, NC EDT 6:05 pm 3:00 13,939 70 F, Scattered Clouds, 1 mph on N Daniel Gautreau Matt Swierad, Kevin Donnalley, Bobby Rosinski CUSA.tv Sources:GAME NOTES: Charlotte Hosts FIU in Homecoming Game http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/10/13/football-game-notes-charlotte-hosts-fiu-in-homecoming-game.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics October 13, 2016 October 15, 2016Homecoming Game Slips Away In 27–26 Loss http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/10/15/football-homecoming-game-slips-away-in-27-26-loss.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics October 15, 2016 October 24, 2016Scoring Summary (Final) 2016 Charlotte Football FIU vs Charlotte (Oct 15, 2016 at Charlotte, N.C.) http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/uncc.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/10/15/CHAFB07.pdf University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics October 15, 2016 October 24, 2016Florida Intl vs Charlotte – Game Summary http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400869382 ESPN October 15, 2016 October 24, 2016FIU edges Charlotte 49ers with late touchdown Bill Kiser https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/article108570377.html The Charlotte Observer October 15, 2016 October 24, 2016 yes 1 4:18 FIU Alex McGough 19 Yd Run (Austin TAYLOR Kick) FIU 7–0 2 14:10 CHAR Workpeh KOFA 12 Yd pass from Hasaan KLUGH (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick) TIED 7–7 2 6:45 FIU Austin TAYLOR 21 Yd Field Goal FIU 10–7 2 1:04 CHAR Stephen MUSCARELLO 29 Yd Field Goal TIED 10–10 3 8:57 CHAR Hasaan KLUGH 12 Yd Run (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick) CHAR 17–10 3 2:32 FIU Austin TAYLOR 23 Yd Field Goal CHAR 17–13 4 13:05 CHAR Robert WASHINGTON 3 Yd Run (Stephen MUSCARELLO PAT blocked) CHAR 23–13 4 7:12 CHAR Stephen MUSCARELLO 32 Yd Field Goal CHAR 26–13 4 4:21 FIU A.J. BRANISEL 15 Yd pass from Alex MCGOUGH (Austin TAYLOR Kick) CHAR 26–20 4 1:05 FIU Jonnu Smith 9 Yd pass from Alex MCGOUGH (Austin TAYLOR Kick) FIU 27–26 yes Charlotte was looking to even the series when the Panthers visited the Queen City for the first time. But a late score by FIU and a missed long range field goal would result in Charlotte's fourth lost Homecoming Game in a row. Top performers for the game were FAU quarterback Alex McGough, who passed for 315 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Charlotte rusher Kalif Phillips had 24 carries for 99 yards. FAU's Thomas Owens had 11 receptions for 148 yards. Game notes: Larry Ogunjobi, the 49ers' all-Conference USA nose tackle had 4.5 tackles for a loss, including 1.5 sacks, and a team-best 10 tackles. Marshall Thundering Herd 2016 Marshall Thundering Herd football team Charlotte at Marshall 49ers Thundering Herd 10 7 3 7 14 10 0 0 October 22 Joan C. Edwards StadiumHuntington, WV EDT 5:35 pm 3:33 20,904 53 F, Mostly Sunny, 8 mph on NW Tra Blake Matt Martucci, Brett Romberg, Jordan Daigle beIN Sources:GAME NOTES: Charlotte at Marshall http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/10/19/football-game-notes-charlotte-at-marshall.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics October 19, 2016 October 24, 201649ers knock off Herd in thriller for second C-USA win http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/10/22/football-49ers-knock-off-herd-in-thriller-for-second-c-usa-win.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics October 22, 2016 October 24, 2016Scoring Summary (Final) 2016 Charlotte Football Charlotte vs Marshall(Oct 22, 2016 at Huntington, W.V.) http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/uncc.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/10/22/CHAFB08.pdf University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics October 22, 2016 October 24, 2016Charlotte vs Marshall- Game Summary http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400869386 ESPN October 22, 2016 October 24, 2016Fourth-quarter TD sends Charlotte 49ers to 27–24 win against Marshall in C-USA Tim Stephens https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/article109970342.html The Charlotte Observer October 22, 2016 October 24, 2016 yes 1 11:05 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 1 Yd Run (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick) CHAR 7–0 1 6:31 MARSH Keion DAVIS 2 Yd Run (Amoreto CURRAJ Kick) TIED 7–7 1 4:50 MARSH Justin HUNT 4 Yd pass from Chase Litton (Amoreto CURRAJ Kick) MARSH 14–7 1 1:10 CHAR Blake BREWER 38 Yd Field Goal MARSH 14–10 2 11:24 MARSH Justin HUNT 5 Yd pass from Chase LITTON (Amoreto CURRAJ Kick) MARSH 21–10 2 8:48 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 5 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) MARSH 21–17 2 7:22 MARSH Amoreto CURRAJ 38 Yd Field Goal MARSH 24–17 3 6:26 CHAR Blake BREWER 25 Yd Field Goal MARSH 24–20 4 8:32 CHAR Hasaan KLUGH 2 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) CHAR 27–24 yes Charlotte visited the State of West Virginia for the first time looking to avenge a loss at home from the previous season. Task accomplished, the 49ers even the series with Marshall and notched their second C-USA road win of the season. Top performers for the game were Marshall quarterback Chase Litton, who passed for 262 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Charlotte rusher Kalif Phillips had 23 carries for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns. Marshall's Josh Knight had 10 receptions for 94 yards. Game notes: First game in the State of West Virginia. Kalif Phillips, the 49ers' running back ran for 123 yards, his fourth 100-yard-plus performance this season. Southern Miss Golden Eagles 2016 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team Charlotte at Southern Miss 49ers Golden Eagles 7 21 10 0 14 0 0 13 November 5 M. M. Roberts StadiumHattiesburg, MS CDT 2:36 pm 3:21 28,347 77 F, Clear, 3 mph on Jay Edwards Ron Thulin, Keith Moreland ASN Sources:GAME NOTES: Charlotte at Southern Miss on ASN/WCCB http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/11/3/football-game-notes-charlotte-at-southern-miss.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics November 3, 2016 November 7, 201649ers Run Past USM for Third-Straight Road Win http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/11/5/football-49ers-run-past-usm-for-third-straight-road-win.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics November 5, 2016 November 7, 2016Scoring Summary (Final) 2016 Charlotte Football Charlotte vs Southern Miss (Nov 05, 2016 at Hattiesburg, Miss.) http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/uncc.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/11/5/CHAFB09.pdf University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics November 5, 2016 November 7, 2016Charlotte vs Southern Miss- Game Summary http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400869397 ESPN November 5, 2016 November 7, 2016Charlotte 49ers hold off Southern Miss, run to 3rd win in C-USA Patrick Magee https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/article112848803.html The Charlotte Observer November 5, 2016 November 7, 2016 yes 1 10:13 CHAR Hasaan KLUGH 7 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) CHAR 7–0 1 5:45 USM Korey Robertson 3 Yd pass from Nick Mullens (Parker SHAUNFIELD Kick) TIED 7–7 1 0:35 USM Chase WHITEHEAD 78 Yd pass from Nick MULLENS (Parker SHAUNFIELD Kick) USM 14–7 2 13:29 CHAR Robert WASHINGTON 58 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) TIED 14–14 2 1:46 CHAR Chris MONTGOMERY 9 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) CHAR 21–14 2 0:35 CHAR T.L. FORD II 18 Yd pass from Hasaan KLUGH (Blake BREWER Kick) CHAR 28–14 3 9:29 CHAR Blake BREWER 22 Yd Field Goal CHAR 31–14 3 3:18 CHAR Ed ROLLE 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Blake BREWER Kick) CHAR 38–14 4 14:11 USM Ito Smith 8 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) CHAR 38–20 4 4:56 USM Parker ADAMSON 2 Yd Run (Parker SHAUNFIELD Kick) CHAR 38–27 yes Charlotte visited the State of Mississippi for the first time looking to avenge a loss at home from the previous season. Charlotte dominated the game, becoming the first time in C-USA history to win on the road at Marshall and Southern Miss. in a single season. Top performers for the game were Southern Miss. quarterback Nate Mullens, who passed for 249 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Charlotte rusher Kalif Phillips had 29 carries for 183 yards. Southern Miss's Chase Whitehead had 2 receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown. Game notes: First game in the State of Mississippi. Coming off a 4-week injury, Terrence Winchester was named C-USA Defensive Player of the Week. Juwan Foggie was named C-USA Special Teams Player of the Week. First time Charlotte has won back-to-back FBS and conference games. Rice Owls 2016 Rice Owls football team Rice at Charlotte Owls 49ers 0 10 6 6 7 14 0 0 November 12 Jerry Richardson StadiumCharlotte, NC EST 2:05 pm 3:05 14,306 57 F, Clear, 11 mph on NE Joe Pester Jeff Fischel, Darius Walker Campus Insiders Sources:GAME NOTES: GAME NOTES: Charlotte Hosts Rice, Saturday, 2 PM http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/11/10/football-game-notes-charlotte-hosts-rice-saturday-military-appreciation-day.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics November 10, 2016 November 15, 2016Rice Rallies to Steal 22–21 C-USA Win http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/11/12/football-rice-rallies-to-steal-22-21-c-usa-win.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics November 12, 2016 November 15, 2016Scoring Summary (Final) 2016 Charlotte Football Charlotte vs Rice (Nov 12, 2016 at Charlotte, N.C.) http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/uncc.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/11/12/Rice_Game_Stats.pdf University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics November 12, 2016 November 15, 2016Rice vs Charlotte – Game Summary http://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400869404 ESPN November 12, 2016 November 15, 2016Charlotte 49ers fail to finish, fall to Rice after leading by 21 Pat James https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/article114443298.html The Charlotte Observer November 12, 2016 November 15, 2016 yes 1 6:57 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 14 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) CHAR 7–0 2 13:19 CHAR Workpeh KOFA 4 Yd pass from Hasaan KLUGH (Blake BREWER Kick) CHAR 14–0 2 8:47 CHAR Terrance WINCHESTER 41 Yd Interception Return (Blake BREWER Kick) CHAR 21–0 2 4:58 RICE Hayden TOBOLA 24 Yd Field Goal CHAR 21–3 2 0:52 RICE Temi ALAKA 3 Yd pass from Tyler STEHLING (Hayden TOBOLA Kick) CHAR 21–10 3 4:26 RICE Tyler STEHLING 17 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) CHAR 21–16 4 2:53 RICE Tyler STEHLING 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) RICE 22–21 yes Charlotte pulled ahead for a three touchdown lead, but an anemic second half let Rice win the game off of quarterback Tyler Stehling's arms and legs. Top performers for the game were Rice Stehling, who passed for 279 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. Stehling was also the top rusher of the game, with 20 carries for 93 yards and two touchdowns. Rice's Zach Wright had 12 receptions for 111 yards. Game notes: Charlotte's second 1-point loss of the season. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 2016 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football team Middle Tennessee at Charlotte Blue Raiders 49ers 14 10 7 7 0 6 10 15 November 19 Jerry Richardson StadiumCharlotte, NC EST 2:04 pm 3:36 13,433 71 F, Scattered Clouds , 12 mph on W Jay Edwards Bobby Rosinski, Damione Lewis ESPN 3 Sources:SENIOR DAY GAME NOTES: Charlotte vs. Middle Tennessee http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/11/17/football-game-notes-charlotte-vs-middle-tennessee-on-senior-day.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics November 17, 2016 November 28, 201649ers Second Half Rally Thwarted on Senior Day http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/11/19/football-49ers-second-half-rally-thwarted-on-senior-day.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics November 19, 2016 November 28, 2016Scoring Summary (Final) 2016 Charlotte Football Middle Tennessee vs Charlotte (Nov 19, 2016 at Charlotte, N.C.) http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/uncc.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/11/19/CHAFB11.pdf University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics November 19, 2016 November 28, 2016 November 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161128201051/http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/uncc.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/11/19/CHAFB11.pdf deadMiddle Tennessee vs Charlotte – Game Summary http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400869410 ESPN November 19, 2016 November 28, 2016Charlotte 49ers' rally falls short, bowl hopes dashed in loss to Middle Tennessee Pat James https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/article115945063.html The Charlotte Observer November 19, 2016 November 28, 2016 yes 1 11:20 MTSU Ty LEE 5 Yd pass from John URZUA (Canon ROOKER Kick) MTSU 7–0 1 6:32 MTSU Richie James 7 Yd pass from John URZUA (Canon ROOKER Kick) MTSU 14–0 2 13:12 CHAR Hasaan KLUGH 16 Yd Run (Blake BREWER PAT failed) MTSU 14–6 2 8:39 MTSU Patrick SMITH 6 Yd pass from John URZUA (Canon ROOKER Kick) MTSU 21–6 2 0:18 MTSU Canon ROOKER 41 Yd Field Goal MTSU 24–6 3 11:15 CHAR Hasaan KLUGH 4 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) MTSU 24–13 3 4:12 MTSU Patrick SMITH 14 Yd pass from John URZUA (Canon ROOKER Kick) MTSU 31–13 3 0:19 CHAR Blake BREWER 38 Yd Field Goal MTSU 31–16 4 8:18 CHAR Hasaan KLUGH 2 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) MTSU 31–23 4 4:53 CHAR Workpeh KOFA 8 Yd pass from Hasaan KLUGH (Austin DUKE Pass to Hasaan KLUGH for Two-Point Conversion) TIED 31–31 4 1:12 MTSU Ty LEE 61 Yd Run (Canon ROOKER Kick) MTSU 38–31 yes In Charlotte's first ever C-USA game the hosting Blue Raiders set new program records by pounding out a 42 to 7 first quarter on the thunderstruck 49ers. Charlotte was looking to return the favor when the Blue Raiders visited Charlotte for the first time. After a valiant late push to tie the game up late in the fourth quarter, Middle Tennessee would get the go ahead score and end the 49ers' chances of bowl eligibility. Top performers for the game were Middle Tennessee quarterback John Urzua, who passed for 250 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Middle Tennessee rusher I'Tavius Mathers had 16 carries for 101 yards. Middle Tennessee's Richie James had 8 receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown. Game notes: Twenty-seven 49ers would participate in their final home collegiate game, including nineteen from Charlotte's very first recruiting class: Brandon Banks, Jarred Barr, Justin Bolus, Trent Bostick, Blake Brewer, Justin Bridges-Thompson, Zach Bumgardner, Devin Clegg, Nick Cook, Cameron Curlings, Jamal Covington, Kendrick Davis, Austin Duke, Tanner Fleming, Kyle Hoffman, Matt Johnson, Thomas La Bianca, Daquan Lucas, Lee McNeill, Stephen Muscarello, Cassy Perry, Hayden Pezzoni, Kalif Phillips, Larry Ogunjobi, E.J. Rhinehart, Keaston Sinicki, Bradan Smith, Terrance Winchester. UTSA Roadrunners 2016 UTSA Roadrunners football team Charlotte at UTSA 49ers Roadrunners 7 0 0 7 10 7 3 13 November 26 AlamodomeSan Antonio, TX CST 6:06 pm 23,807 Indoor Stadium Steve LaMantia Ray Crawford, Max Starks Campus Insiders Sources:GAME NOTES: Charlotte at UTSA in Season Finale http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/11/24/football-game-notes-charlotte-at-utsa-in-season-finale.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics November 24, 2016 November 28, 2016Football Ends 2016 Season with 33–14 Loss at UTSA http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/11/26/football-ends-2016-season-with-33-14-loss-at-utsa.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics November 26, 2016 November 28, 2016Scoring Summary (Final) 2016 Charlotte Football Charlotte vs UTSA (Nov 26, 2016 at San Antonio, Texas) http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/uncc.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/11/26/GAME12.pdf University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics November 26, 2016 November 28, 2016 November 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161128200751/http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/uncc.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/11/26/GAME12.pdf deadCharlotte vs Texas San Antonio – Game Summary http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400869415 ESPN November 26, 2016 November 28, 2016Charlotte 49ers end football season with loss to Texas-San Antonio Eric Gay https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/article117338908.html The Charlotte Observer November 26, 2016 November 28, 2016 yes 1 13:36 UTSA Kerry THOMAS Jr. 73 Yd pass from Dalton STURM (Victor Falcon Kick) UTSA 7–0 1 12:58 CHAR Austin DUKE 76 Yd pass from Hasaan KLUGH (Blake BREWER Kick) TIED 7–7 1 3:20 UTSA Victor FALCON 21 Yd Field Goal UTSA 10–7 2 3:08 UTSA Brady JONES 13 Yd pass from Dalton STURM (Victor FALCON Kick) UTSA 17–7 3 4:41 UTSA Victor FALCON 26 Yd Field Goal UTSA 20–7 4 14:54 CHAR Juwan FOGGIE 3 Yd Fumble Return (Blake BREWER Kick) UTSA 20–14 4 8:19 UTSA Marquez MCNAIR 20 Yd pass from Jared JOHNSON (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) UTSA 26–14 4 4:29 UTSA Jalen RHODES 2 Yd Run (Victor FALCON Kick) UTSA 33–14 yes The final home game of the 2015 season for Charlotte went down to the wire with the Roadrunners pulling out an overtime victory. Charlotte was looking to return the favor as they visited San Antonio for the first time. The game was controlled by the Roadrunners until Charlotte got within a touchdown score; but the Roadrunners would pull away late to clinch their spot in a bowl game, and end the 49ers' season with a loss. Top performers for the game were UT San Antonio quarterback Dalton Strum, who passed for 146 yards and a touchdown. UT San Antonio rusher Jarveon Williams had 19 carries for 48 yards. UTSA's Kerry Thomas Jr. had 5 receptions for 145 yards and a touchdown. Game notes: Matt Johnson would finish his collegiate career with 5,405 passing yards to become to the 49ers' all-time leading passer, with an additional 1,273 rushing yards to his credit. Kalif Phillips would finish his collegiate career with 4,020 rushing yards, and 41 rushing touchdowns (43 overall) becoming the 49ers' all-time rushing leader and scorer. Austin Duke would finish his collegiate career with his 4th 100 yard game of the season and his 13th 100 yard game overall. Duke would also finish his collegiate career with 3,437 receiving yards, becoming the 49ers' career leader in receptions and 24 receiving touchdowns (25 overall). He is the 49ers' #2 all-time leading scorer behind Phillips. Larry Ogunjobi would finish his collegiate career with 49 tackles for losses, 13 sacks, and 217 tackles to become the 49ers' all-time leader in each category. He also started all 46 games in program history. Ogunjobi was selected to participate in the 2017 Senior Bowl.Ogunjobi Accepts Invite to Reese's Senior Bowl http://www.charlotte49ers.com/news/2016/11/25/football-ogunjobi-accepts-invite-to-reeses-senior-bowl.aspx?path=football University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics November 25, 2016 November 28, 2016Charlotte 49ers lineman Larry Ogunjobi earns Senior Bowl slot Mike Reader https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/article117147273.html The Charlotte Observer November 25, 2016 November 28, 2016 Attendance Season Games Sellouts W–L (%) Attendance Average Best2016 6 1 1–5 (1 5) 85,154 14,192 15,807 Players drafted into the NFL 2017 NFL draft Charlotte 49ers Round Pick Player Position NFL club 3 65 Larry Ogunjobi DT Cleveland Browns References Charlotte Category:Charlotte 49ers football seasons Charlotte 49ers football