Chris Reynolds

Charlotte hosts surging Georgia State Panthers

September 1, 2023 Jesse Deal

In a nonconference series that has gained traction across the past decade, Charlotte and Georgia State are set to face off for the fifth time in nine years as the Panthers come to Jerry Richardson […]

Charlotte football turns over new leaf as Poggi era begins

May 10, 2023 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — As the Charlotte 49ers football program prepares for a transition to a tougher conference with a new coach and a renovated roster, the upcoming 2023 football season will mark the beginning of a […]

2023 Look Ahead — Coach of the Year: Biff Poggi brings much-needed hope to 49ers

January 4, 2023 Jesse Deal

It’s not often that a college football team finishes with a 3-9 record right before transitioning to a stronger conference, but that is where the Charlotte 49ers find themselves heading into 2023. After eight years […]

Charlotte allows final 17 points, loses to MTSU

November 12, 2022 The Associated Press

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Frank Peasant ran 17 times for 84 yards and two touchdowns and Middle Tennessee scored the final 17 points to beat Charlotte 24-14 Saturday night. Elijah Metcalf caught eight passes for 84 […]

Western Kentucky thrashes Charlotte in 59-7 rout

November 5, 2022 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — One week after Charlotte fired coach Will Healy, promoted interim coach Pete Rossomando and responded with a surprising blowout road win over Rice, the 49ers were humbled once again on Saturday afternoon in […]

New coach, new result: Charlotte routs Rice in Rossomando’s debut

October 29, 2022 The Associated Press

HOUSTON — Chris Reynolds matched a career best with five touchdown passes and Charlotte, after firing its previous head coach six days ago, cruised to a 56-23 victory over Rice on Saturday to snap a […]

Charlotte starts over after firing Healy following 1-7 start

October 26, 2022 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — Just one day after the Charlotte 49ers suffered a 19-point homecoming loss to Florida International and fell out of bowl contention for the season, fourth-year coach Will Healy was fired by the school. […]

Charlotte 49ers continue tumble in 34-15 home loss to FIU

October 22, 2022 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — Heading into Saturday’s homecoming game with Florida International as 14-point favorites, the Charlotte 49ers were primed for an opportunity to give their fans inside Richardson Stadium their first home victory in 350 days. […]

Gamecocks overpower Charlotte

September 24, 2022 The Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Marshawn Lloyd ran for a career-high 169 yards and three touchdowns as South Carolina scored on its first eight possessions to put away Charlotte 56-20 on Saturday night. The win ended a […]

Reynolds leads Charlotte to 42-41 win over Georgia State

September 17, 2022 The Associated Press

ATLANTA — Chris Reynolds’ threw a 2-yard scoring pass to Grant DuBose with 17 seconds left and Charlotte reclaimed the lead and went on to beat Georgia State 42-41 on Saturday. Reynolds threw for a […]