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Charlotte drops AAC debut to SMU

September 30, 2023 The Associated Press

DALLAS — Jaylan Knighton broke the game open with a 95-yard touchdown run in the third quarter and SMU went on to defeat Charlotte 34-16 on Saturday night in an American Athletic Conference opener for […]

49ers put up fight but lose at The Swamp, dropping 22-7 decision to No. 25 Florida

September 23, 2023 The Associated Press

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Ricky Pearsall made a one-handed catch that will be hard to top this season, Trey Smack kicked five field goals and No. 25 Florida overcame a lackluster performance to beat Charlotte 22-7 […]

Charlotte travels to face newly ranked Gators

September 20, 2023 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — After two straight lopsided losses, the 49ers won’t get a reprieve when they make a trip to Gainsville for the school’s first with 25th-ranked Florida. While Charlotte (1-2) is navigating an identity crisis […]

Fast start can’t boost Charlotte past Maryland

September 9, 2023 The Associated Press

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Roman Hemby ran for 153 of his 162 yards in the second half, and Maryland overcame a wretched start to beat Charlotte 38-20 on Saturday night. The 49ers (1-1) scored two […]

Maryland provides stiffer test for new-look 49ers

September 6, 2023 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — Coming off his team’s season-opening 24-3 home win over South Carolina State, Charlotte first-year coach Biff Poggi spoke with a grounded optimism about how his players looked in their first action of the […]

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 […]

How hot? Where each coach stands entering college football season

August 23, 2023 Cory Lavalette

College football season begins this weekend with seven games — including Notre Dame and Navy playing across the pond in Dublin — followed a week later by a full slate that will see all seven […]

Predicting the college football season with award watchlists

August 23, 2023 Shawn Krest

Last year, Wake Forest and NC State both had strong seasons, finishing with eight wins and earning bowl bids and attention from national polls. Still, it wasn’t quite enough to overcome Clemson, which stormed back […]

Biff Poggi, Charlotte look to silence doubters in new conference

July 31, 2023 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — Biff Poggi left quite a mark at last week’s American Athletic Conference Media Days — a symbolic one but also possibly an actual mark as he pounded his hand on the lectern, frustrated […]

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 […]