Elijah Spencer

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. […]

UAB runs wild, beats Charlotte

October 15, 2022 The Associated Press

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — DeWayne McBride and quarterback Dylan Hopkins combined to rush for 240 yards on 39 carries and three touchdowns and UAB downed upset-minded Charlotte 34-20 on Saturday. McBride’s 13-yard scoring run with 12:24 […]

Charlotte’s defensive woes continue as Maryland runs away with 56-21 win

September 10, 2022 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte 49ers’ defense collapsed once again on Saturday as the Maryland Terrapins exploded for 617 yards of offense in a 56-21 blowout inside Jerry Richardson Stadium. The Niners (0-3) allowed the Terps […]

49ers collapse in 4th, loses to FCS William & Mary

September 2, 2022 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — Darius Wilson passed for two touchdowns, Bronson Yoder rushed for 120 yards and a score, and FCS member William & Mary scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to beat FBS school […]

49ers prepare for season opener at Florida Atlantic

August 24, 2022 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — As the Charlotte 49ers and Florida Atlantic Owls gear up for their football season opener in Boca Raton, Florida, on Saturday at 7 p.m, both teams are entering the 2022 season under similar […]

49ers gear up for final Conference USA season

August 11, 2022 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — With their all-time leading passer and second all-time leading receiver returning for a final season, the Charlotte 49ers are looking to make their final Conference USA campaign one to remember. Now in his […]

49ers rally, beat Rice in OT

November 6, 2021 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — Chris Reynolds and Elijah Spencer connected late in regulation to tie it and again in overtime for the win and Charlotte rallied late to beat Rice 31-24 on Saturday. Ari Broussard’s scoring run […]