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2018 Charlotte 49ers football team

The 2018 Charlotte 49ers football team represented the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The 49ers played their home games at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, NC, and competed in the East Division of Conference USA (C–USA). They were led by sixth-year head coach Brad Lambert. They finished the season 5–7, 4–4 in C-USA play to finish in fourth place in the East Division.

2018 Charlotte 49ers football
ConferenceConference USA
DivisionEast Division
Record5–7 (4–4 C-USA)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorShane Montgomery (1st season)
Offensive schemePro-style
Co-defensive coordinatorGlenn Spencer (1st season)
Co-defensive coordinatorChip West (1st season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumJerry Richardson Stadium
Seasons
← 2017
2019 →
2018 Conference USA football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
East Division
Middle Tennessee x   7 – 1     8 – 6  
Marshall   6 – 2     9 – 4  
FIU   6 – 2     9 – 4  
Charlotte   4 – 4     5 – 7  
Florida Atlantic   3 – 5     5 – 7  
Old Dominion   2 – 6     4 – 8  
Western Kentucky   2 – 6     3 – 9  
West Division
UAB x$   7 – 1     11 – 3  
North Texas   5 – 3     9 – 4  
Louisiana Tech   5 – 3     8 – 5  
Southern Miss   5 – 3     6 – 5  
UTSA   2 – 6     3 – 9  
UTEP   1 – 7     1 – 11  
Rice   1 – 7     2 – 11  
Championship: UAB 27, Middle Tennessee 25
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions

On November 18, head coach Brad Lambert was fired.[1] He was allowed to stay on to coach their final game of the season. Lambert, who was the first and only coach Charlotte had in their history to that point, finished with a six-year record of 22–48.[2]

On December 5, Charlotte hired Austin Peay head coach Will Healy for the job.[3]

Coaching staff

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Following the disappointing one win season, there was speculation that Brad Lambert would be released.[4] Charlotte Chancellor Phillip Dubois and athletics director Judy Rose issued a statement just days after the final game informing the community that Lambert would be retained for the following season.[5] Lambert shook up his staff, firing defensive coordinator Matt Wallerstedt, quarterbacks coach and former offensive coordinator Jeff Mullen and receivers coach Damien Gary.[5] Greg Adkins had replaced Mullen as offensive coordinator mid-season but went back to only having responsibility for the offensive line and running backs and would soon resign to join the staff at conference rival Marshall.[5] Before the end of the year Youngstown State offensive coordinator and former Miami of Ohio head coach Shawn Montgomery would be called in to serve as the 49ers' play caller on offense.[6] In February, former Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Glenn Spencer took the same position on the 49ers' staff.[7] Charlie Shalaski took over responsibility for receivers at the same time.[7] A week later Howard co-defensive coordinator Chip West would join the staff to serve as co-defensive coordinator with Spencer, with Spencer being responsible for linebackers and West being in charge of Cornerbacks.[8] Graduate assistant Brad Queen would move up to the coaching staff to coach defensive tackles.[8] Former Tulane head coach Chris Scelfo joined the staff before the Spring Game to serve as the 49ers offensive line coach and run game coordinator. James Adams's promotion to assistant head coach before the Spring Game rounded out the staff changes for the upcoming 2018 season.[9]

Name Position Seasons at
Charlotte		 Alma mater
Brad Lambert Head coach/Defensive line 6 Kansas State (1987)
Shane Montgomery Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks 1 NC State (1989)
Glenn Spencer Co-Defensive coordinator/linebackers 1 Georgia Tech (1987)
Chip West Co-Defensive coordinator/Cornerbacks 1 Livingston College (1993)
James Adams Assistant Head coach/Safeties 6 Wake Forest (2006)
Ulrick Edmonds Recruiting coordinator/Defensive Ends 3 James Madison (2001)
Keith Henry Running backs 2 Catawba College (1989)
Brad Queen Defensive tackles 3 Kentucky Christian (2011)
Johnson Richardson Tight ends 6 Wofford (2010)
Chris Scelfo offensive line/run game coordinator 1 UL-Monroe (1986)
Charlie Skalaski Receivers/Special teams 2 Florida (1978)
Reference:[10]

Recruiting

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Position key

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H-Back H-Back Center C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
Defensive end DE Defensive lineman DL Defensive tackle DT End E
Fullback FB Guard G Halfback HB Kicker K
Kickoff returner KR Offensive tackle OT Offensive lineman OL Linebacker LB
Long snapper LS Punter P Punt returner PR Quarterback QB
Running back RB Safety S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR

Recruiting class

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The following recruits and transfers have signed letters of intent or verbally committed to the Charlotte 49ers football program for the 2018 recruiting year.

US college sports recruiting information for 2018 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Damon Anderson
DB 		Scranton, PA Lackawanna 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 200 lb (91 kg) – Dec 20, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: N/A
Dantrell Barkley
DT 		Independence, KS Independence CC 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 285 lb (129 kg) – Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
John Brosnahan
P 		Concord, NC Cox Mill 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) – – 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Wesley Bullard
WR 		Matthews, NC Jireh Prepartory School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 150 lb (68 kg) – Jan 2, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Taylor Chandler
DE 		London, NC North Stanly 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 207 lb (94 kg) – Dec 19, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Jonathan Cruz
K 		Cartersville, GA Cartersville 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 147 lb (67 kg) – Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: N/A
Ben Duyck
OC 		Charlotte, NC Charlotte Christian 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 290 lb (130 kg) – Jan 26, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Malik Harkness
TE 		Lugoff, SC Lugoff-Elgin 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 280 lb (130 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: N/A
Jacob Hunt
TE 		Rome, GA Darlington School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 255 lb (116 kg) – Jun 27, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: N/A
Justin Jeffrey
ATH 		Richmond Hill, GA Richmond Hill 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 170 lb (77 kg) – Dec 20, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: N/A
Matt Martinez
DE 		Mooresville, NC Mooresville Senior 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 175 lb (79 kg) – Dec 20, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: N/A
Jonnie Pitman
DB 		Oxon Hill, MD Potomac 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) – Jul 7, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: N/A
Brady Pope
QB 		Statesville, NC Statesville 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 175 lb (79 kg) – May 10, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Tyler Ringwood
WR 		Buffalo, NY Erie CC 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 221 lb (100 kg) – Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: N/A
Dejan Rasou
OT 		Jamestown, NC Lucy Ragsdale 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 250 lb (110 kg) – Jan 11, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals: N/A   247Sports:     ESPN: N/A
Moss Saccomanno
TE 		Dodge City, KS Dodge City CC 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 238 lb (108 kg) – Dec 20, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: N/A
Terrick Smalls, Jr.
RB 		Savannah, GA Benedictine Military 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 200 lb (91 kg) – Dec 20, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Dominic Taylor
OL 		Hutchinson, KS Hutchinson Community College 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 280 lb (130 kg) – Dec 20, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: N/A
Jonathan Timmons
OL 		Coffeyville, KS Coffeyville CC 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 335 lb (152 kg) – Dec 20, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: N/A
B.J. Turner
LB 		Greensboro, NC Page 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 208 lb (94 kg) – Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: N/A
Markees Watts
LB 		Lancaster, SC Lancaster 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 215 lb (98 kg) – Dec 20, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: N/A
Bryan Wallace
DE 		Berryville, VA Clarke County 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 235 lb (107 kg) – Jul 24, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: N/A
Damon Weldon
DE 		Fork Union, VA Fork Union Military 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 235 lb (107 kg) – Dec 20, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: N/A
Dalton Widner
OL 		Knoxville, TN Gibbs 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 280 lb (130 kg) – Apr 29, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: N/A
Chris Wiggins
WR 		Greensboro, NC Grimsley 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) – Jun 30, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: N/A
Emmanuel White
DE 		Decatur, GA Georgia Prep Sports Academy 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 235 lb (107 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 112   Rivals: N/A  247Sports: 112  ESPN: N/A
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Charlotte Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  • "2018 Charlotte Football Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  • "ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  • "2018 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 6, 2018.

Players

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Roster

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2018 Charlotte 49ers football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
WR 2 Cameron Bent RFr
WR 3 Mark Quattlebaum RSr
WR 4 Cameron Dollar RFr
RB 5 Arron McAllister RSo
WR 6 Workpeh Kofa RSr
QB 7 Hasaan Klugh RSr
H-Back 8 R.J. Tyler RSr
WR 9 Victor Tucker RFr
QB 10 Daniel Ratliff   Fr
WR 12 Justin Jeffrey   Fr
QB 13 Brady Pope Fr
QB 14 Joe Thompson RSo
QB 16 Evan Shirreffs GS
QB 17 Chris Reynolds   RFr
WR 19 Cade Barnhill RFr
QB 19 Willie Green RFr
WR 21 Rico Arnold Fr
WR 22 Angelo Marreno RFr
RB 26 Caleb Parker   Fr
RB 29 Calvin Camp RFr
RB 30 Ishod Finger   Fr
RB 31 Terrick Smalls Jr.   Fr
RB 32 Benny LeMay (C) Jr
WR 35 Wesley Bullard Fr
OL 51 Chris Brown RSr
OL 53 Jalen Allen   Sr
OL 55 Michael Adams RFr
OL 60 Darren Drake Sr
OL 63 Jacob Webb RFr
OL 64 Nate Davis RSr
OL 66 Jack Mitchell Fr
OL 67 Ben Duyck Fr
OL 68 Jaelin Fisher RSo
OL 69 Dejan Rasuo   Fr
OL 70 D'Mitri Emmanuel RFr
OL 71 Cameron Clark (C) RJr
OL 72 Gage Welborn   Fr
OL 75 Dominic Taylor Jr
OL 76 Jonathan Timmons RSo
OL 77 Malik Harkness   Fr
OL 78 Trevor Stacy RJr
OL 79 Dalton Widner Fr
WR 81 Tyler Ringwood RSo
WR 82 Zach Gemmell RFr
WR 83 Chris Wiggins   Fr
H-Back 84 Ryan Eachus RJr
H-Back 85 Ryan Carriere RSo
H-Back 86 Moss Saccomanno   So
TE 87 Chris Phillips Sr
TE 88 Jacob Hunt Fr
WR 89 Chris Tomberlin RJr
TE 95 David Foust Sr
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
DB 2 Ed Rolle Sr
LB 3 Darius Irvin RJr
LB 5 Alex Highsmith RJr
LB 7 Anthony Butler Jr
DB 8 Nafees Lyon RJr
DB 9 Quinton Jordan Sr
LB 10 Tyriq Harris (C) RJr
DL 14 Michael Holmes RJr
DB 15 Marquavis Gibbs Jr
LB 17 Luke Martin So
LB 17 Lance McMillian   Fr
LB 21 Juwan Foggie RSr
DB 22 J.T. Starr RSo
DB 23 Matt Martinez   Fr
DB 25 Denzel Irvin RSr
DB 26 Jacione Fugate RSo
DB 27 Ben Bowbliss RFr
DB 28 Ben DeLuca Jr
DB 29 Jonnie Pitman   Fr
DL 32 Julian Wheaton RJr
LB 34 Jeff Gemmell (C) RJr
DB 36 Robert Cheatem RSo
DB 37 Keshaun Woods RSo
LB 39 George Maya RFr
LB 40 Markees Watts Fr
DB 41 A.J. McDonald RJr
LB 42 Henry Segura RFr
DB 43 Christian Haynes RJr
LB 44 Code Bartrum RFr
LB 45 Javonte Misenheimer RFr
LB 46 Dillon Overholt   Fr
LB 52 Matthew Longley RSo
DL 55 Spencer Hill Fr
LB 56 William Graham RSo
DL 58 Johnny Ray RSo
LB 59 B.J. Turner   Fr
DL 60 Bryan Wallace   Fr
DL 61 Ernest King RFr
DL 62 Tyler Fain RSr
DL 74 Tim Baten RFr
DE 80 Ben Jacques RJr
DE 86 Antonie Shaw RFr
DL 87 Isaiah Harris RJr
DL 90 Tommy Doctor   RJr
DL 91 Dantrell Barkley RSo
DL 92 Nick Martin RSo
DE 93 Emmanuel White RFr
DE 94 Isiah Belk   Fr
DE 97 Damon Weldon Jr.   Fr
DL 98 Timmy Horne RSo
DE 99 Taylor Chandler   Fr
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
K 11 Jonathan Cruz Fr
K 18 Jackson Vansickle RJr
P/K 39 Kyle Corbett RSo
LS 47 Jack Wellenhofer RSo
P/K 48 Trey Smelcer Fr
LS 54 Brian McDonough RSr
P 65 John Brosnahan Fr
K 95 Andrew Favaro RFr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches

[10]

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  •   Injured
  •   Redshirt

Roster
Last update: December 7, 2018

Awards and honors

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Preseason

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Awards Watch List Player Position Year
Wuerffel Trophy[11][12] Juwan Foggie LB SR
Preseason All-Conference USA Team[13] Ben DeLuca DB JR

In-Season

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Award Player Position Year Game
Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Week[14] Jonathan Cruz K FR Appalachian State
Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week[15] Juwan Foggie LB SR Western Kentucky
Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Week[16] Jonathan Cruz K FR Southern Miss
Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week[17] Alex Highsmith DE RJR Tennessee
Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Week[18] Jonathan Cruz K FR Florida Atlantic
PFF National Team of the Week[19] Alex Highsmith DE RJR Florida Atlantic
College Sports Madness Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week[19] Alex Highsmith DE RJR Florida Atlantic

Post-season

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2018 all-Conference USA Football Team
Selection[24] Player Position Year
First Team Alex Highsmith DE RJR
Second Team Benny LeMay RB JR
Second Team Nate Davis OL RSR
Second Team Juwan Foggie LB RSR
Second Team Jonathan Cruz K FR
Honorable Mention Chris Phillips TE RSR
Honorable Mention Tyriq Harris DE RJR
Honorable Mention Ben DeLuca DB JR
2018 PFF all-Conference USA Football Team
Selection[25] Player Position Year
First Team Alex Highsmith DE RJR
First Team Cameron Clark OL RJR
First Team Jonathan Cruz K FR
First Team Den DeLuca DB JR
2018 Phil Steele Publications all-Conference USA Football Team
Selection[25] Player Position Year
First Team Benny LeMay RB JR
First Team Nate Davis OL RSR
Second Team Alex Highsmith DE RJR
Second Team Juwan Foggie LB RSR
Second Team Jonathan Cruz K FR
Third Team Jeff Gemmell LB RJR
Third Team Tyriq Harris DE RJR
Third Team Ben DeLuca DB JR

Player gameday honors

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Wearing Jersey #49 Position Game
Brian McDonough Long Snapper Fordham
Timmy Horne Defensive Lineman Appalachian State
Alex Highsmith Defensive Lineman Old Dominion
Chris Brown Offensive lineman Massachusetts
Chris Phillips Tight end UAB
Jeff Gemmell Linebacker Western Kentucky
Hasaan Klugh Quarterback Middle Tennessee
Tyler Fain Defensive Lineman Southern Miss
Cameron Clark Offensive lineman Tennessee
Tyriq Harris Defensive Lineman Marshall
Nate Davis Offensive lineman FIU
Hasaan Klugh Quarterback FAU
Reference:[26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37]

Depth chart

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Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 16:00 p.m.Fordham*
ESPN+W 34–109,240
September 86:00 p.m.Appalachian State*
  • Jerry Richardson Stadium
  • Charlotte, NC
ESPN+L 9–4519,151
September 13[a]4:00 p.m.Old Dominion
  • Jerry Richardson Stadium
  • Charlotte, NC
ESPN3W 28–258,204
September 223:30 p.m.at UMass*
ELVNL 31–4910,086
September 297:00 p.m.at UAB
ESPN3L 7–2825,395
October 133:30 p.m.Western Kentucky
  • Jerry Richardson Stadium
  • Charlotte, NC
ESPN+W 40–1411,610
October 203:00 p.m.at Middle Tennessee
ESPN3L 13–2113,102
October 272:00 p.m.Southern Miss 
  • Jerry Richardson Stadium
  • Charlotte, NC
ESPN3W 20–178,687
November 34:00 p.m.at Tennessee*
SECNL 3–1486,753
November 102:30 p.m.at Marshall
ESPN+L 13–3019,418
November 172:00 p.m.FIU
  • Jerry Richardson Stadium
  • Charlotte, NC
ESPN3L 35–4213,371
November 246:00 p.m.at Florida Atlantic
StadiumW 27–2411,638
  • *Non-conference game
  •  Homecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time
  1. ^ This game was originally scheduled for September 15. It was moved up two days in anticipation of Hurricane Florence.[38]

Television

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Charlotte 49ers home games and conference road games will be broadcast through Conference USA's television partners ESPN, CBS Sports, Stadium, beIN, and Facebook Watch.[39][40] Additional games will be available locally in the Charlotte TV market on WCCB.[41]

Radio

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Radio coverage for all games is broadcast by IMG College through the Charlotte 49ers Radio Network flagship station WZGV ESPN Radio 730 AM The Game, 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 Mondays.[42]

Preseason media poll

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Conference USA released their preseason media poll on July 17, 2018, with the 49ers predicted to finish in last place in the East Division.[43]

East Division
Predicted finish Team
1 Florida Atlantic
2 Marshall
3 Middle Tennessee
4 FIU
5 Western Kentucky
6 Old Dominion
7 Charlotte

Game summaries

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Fordham Rams

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See also: 2018 Fordham Rams football team
Fordham at Charlotte
1 234Total
Rams 0 730 10
• 49ers 3 10714 34
  • Date: September 1
  • Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Charlotte, NC
  • Game start: 7:14 pm Lightning delay (6:00 pm original time) EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:40
  • Game attendance: 9,240
  • Game weather: 83°F, Partly Cloudy, 3 mph ENE
  • Referee: Jonathan Noli
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Bobby Rosinski, Jay Sonnhalter, Libby Clark
Scoring summary
14:37CHARJonathan CRUZ 24 Yd Field GoalCHAR 3–0
212:49CHARJonathan CRUZ 39 Yd Field GoalCHAR 6–0
211:58FORDAustin LONGI 70 Yd pass from Luke MEDLOCK (Andrew MEVIS Kick)FORD 7–6
210:48CHARBenny LEMAY 2 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)CHAR 13–7
312:50FORDAndrew MEVIS 32 Yd Field GoalCHAR 13–10
310:10CHARBenny LEMAY 4 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)CHAR 20–10
414:44CHARVictor TUCKER 12 Yd pass from Chris REYNOLDS (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)CHAR 27–10
44:34CHARJuwan FOGGIE 26 Yd Interception Return (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)CHAR 34–10

Lightning delayed the start of the game for over an hour and both teams started off slowly after the delay. Charlotte took a one score lead into the halftime period, which saw another lightning delay force a temporary evacuation of the stadium. Fordham would get the score down to a field goal difference, but the Charlotte offense would finally pull away late with three consecutive touchdowns to end the game nearly five and a half hours after its scheduled start time.

Top performances for the game were narrowly dominated by the 49ers. Quarterback Chris Reynolds threw for 267 yards and a touchdown. Rusher Benny LeMay had 25 carries for 135 yards and two touchdowns. Victor Tucker had 7 receptions for 127 yards and a touchdown.

Game notes:

  • First Lightning delayed game in program history.
  • First time Jerry Richardson Stadium had to be evacuated.

Appalachian State Mountaineers

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See also: 2018 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team
Appalachaian State at Charlotte
1 234Total
• Mountaineers 10 14714 45
49ers 0 900 9
  • Date: September 8
  • Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Charlotte, NC
  • Game start: 6:04 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 2:53
  • Game attendance: 19,151
  • Game weather: 90°F, Party Cloudy, 0 mph
  • Referee: Stephen LaManti
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Bobby Rosinski, Jay Sonnhalter, Libby Clark
Scoring summary
110:25APPChandler STATON 31 Yd Field GoalAPP 3–0
11:03APPZac THOMAS 5 Yd Run (Chandler STATON Kick)APP 10–0
29:05CHARJonathan CRUZ 46 Yd Field GoalAPP 10–3
26:46APPCorey STATON 27 Yd pass from Zac THOMAS (Chandler STATON Kick)APP 17–3
21:37CHARJonathan CRUZ 54 Yd Field GoalAPP 17–6
20:43APPDominique HEATH 7 Yd pass from Zac THOMAS (Chandler STATON Kick)APP 24–6
20:08CHARJonathan CRUZ 48 Yd Field GoalAPP 24–9
36:01APPThomas HENNIGAN 59 Yd Punt Return (Chandler STATON Kick)APP 31–9
414:45APPCorey STATON 90 Yd pass from Zac THOMAS (Chandler STATON Kick)APP 38–9
49:28APPAustin EXFORD 0 Yd Fumble Return (Chandler STATON Kick)APP 45–9

These two in-state schools met for the first time on the gridiron in this clash that saw high local interest. App, coming off a near upset win at ranked Penn State the previous weekend wanted to make a statement. They kept the Niners out of the endzone for the entire game. All nine of the Niners points came in the second quarter and from greater than 46 yards away off the foot of Jonathan Cruz. The game was still in reach at halftime, but three second half touchdowns sealed the victory for the Mountaineers.

Top performers for the game include App State quarterback Zach Thomas, who passed for 295 yards and two touchdowns. Both teams defenses were stingy on the ground. App's Jalin Moore and Charlotte's Benny LeMay had similar rushing states with Moore having 11 carries for 38 yards, and LeMay getting 35 yards on 7 carries. App's Corey Xavier Sutton had 3 receptions for 155 yards and two touchdowns.

Game notes:

  • For the first time, temporary bleachers were brought in to meet high game ticket demand.
  • A new Jerry Richardson Stadium attendance record was set at 19,151.
  • First meeting between these in-state schools.
  • Kicker Jonathan Cruz was named the Conference USA Special Teams Player of the week.[14]

Old Dominion Monarchs

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See also: 2018 Old Dominion Monarchs football team
Old Dominion at Charlotte
1 234Total
Monarchs 6 667 25
• 49ers 7 687 28
  • Date: September 13
  • Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Charlotte, NC
  • Game start: 4:04 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 2:54
  • Game attendance: 8,204
  • Game weather: 84°F, Mostly Cloudy, 8 mph ENE
  • Referee: D. Gautreaux
  • TV announcers (ESPN3): Bobby Rosinski, Jay Sonnhalter, Libby Clark
Scoring summary
16:03CHARVictor TUCKER 18 Yd pass from Chris REYNOLDS (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)CHAR 7–0
13:02ODUKesean STRONG 4 Yd Run (Nick RICE PAT blocked)CHAR 7–6
211:25CHARJonathan CRUZ 42 Yd Field GoalCHAR 10–6
24:27CHARJonathan CRUZ 36 Yd Field GoalCHAR 13–6
21:51ODULala DAVIS 20 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)CHAR 13–12
312:38ODULala DAVIS 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)ODU 18–13
36:39CHARMark QUATTLEBAUM 4 Yd pass from Chris REYNOLDS (Benny LEMAY Run for Two-Point Conversion)CHAR 21–18
48:45CHARAaron MCALLISTER 14 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)CHAR 28–18
42:57ODUJonathan DUHART 2 Yd pass from Steven WILLIAMS (Nick RICE Kick)CHAR 28–25

Due to the expected effects of Hurricane Florence along the eastern seaboard this game, originally scheduled for Saturday, September 15, was moved up two days earlier to Thursday, September 13. Both teams would trade scores throughout the game but Charlotte would finish with the most to secure the conference opener victory and end the three-game season-opening home stand at two wins, one loss.

Top performers for the game were Charlotte quarterback Chris Reynolds who threw for 202 yards and two touchdowns. Old Dominions' Lala Davis rushed for 63 yards on 25 carriers earning two touchdowns. The Monarch' Jonathan Duhart had 7 receptions for 127 yards and a touchdown.

Game notes:

  • First weather advanced game in program history.[38]
  • First win for the 49ers against their C-USA East Division rival Monarchs.

Massachusetts Minutemen

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See also: 2018 UMass Minutemen football team
Charlotte vs UMass
1 234Total
49ers 0 10714 31
• Minutemen 28 777 49
Scoring summary
114:47MASSMarquis YOUNG 93 Yd Kickoff Return (Mike CAGGIANO Kick)MASS 7–0
112:47MASSAndy Isabella 15 Yd pass from Michael CURTIS (Cooper GARCIA Kick)MASS 14–0
111:46MASSMarquis YOUNG 2 Yd Run (Mike CAGGIANO Kick)MASS 21–0
18:51MASSMichael CURTIS 3 Yd Run (Cooper GARCIA Kick)MASS 28–0
24:37CHARBenny LEMAY 1 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)MASS 28–7
21:05MASSJessie BRITT 29 Yd pass from Michael CURTIS (Cooper GARCIA Kick)MASS 35–7
20:00CHARJonathan CRUZ 33 Yd Field GoalMASS 35–10
37:52MASSMichael CURTIS 2 Yd Run (Cooper GARCIA Kick)MASS 42–10
35:50CHARR.J. TYLER 16 Yd pass from Chris REYNOLDS (Jonathan GARCIA Kick)MASS 42–17
414:52MASSMarquis YOUNG 43 Yd Run (Cooper GARCIA Kick)MASS 49–17
411:31CHARChris PHIPPIPS 2 Yd pass from Chris REYNOLDS (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)MASS 49–24
40:22CHARCameron DOLLAR 9 Yd pass from Chris REYNOLDS (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)MASS 49–31

Charlotte's first visit to the State of Massachusetts didn't go quite as they had planned. Giving up a devastating three touchdowns in the first three and a half minutes of the game, including an opening kickoff 93-yard return, a fumble recovery which one play later added another touchdown for the Minutemen, and a blocked punt that three plays later added the third UMass touchdown, would prove insurmountable for the Niners to overcome. Though the Niners would eventually find their offense and trade scores with the Minutement for the final three quarters of the game, the four first quarter touchdowns the Niners gave up proved to be the difference in the final score.

Top performers for the game included Charlotte quarterback Chris Reynolds, who passed for 283 yards and three touchdowns. UMass rusher Marquis Young had 12 carries for 77 yards and two touchdowns. The Minutemen's' Andy Isabella had 6 receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown.

Game notes:

First game for the program in the State of Massachusetts.

UAB Blazers

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See also: 2018 UAB Blazers football team
Charlotte at UAB
1 234Total
49ers 0 007 7
• Blazers 14 707 28
  • Date: September 29
  • Location: Legion Field
    Birmingham, AL
  • Game start: 6:00 pm CDT
  • Elapsed time: 2:53
  • Game attendance: 25,395
  • Game weather: 79°F, Cloudy, 0 mph
  • Referee: Billy Williams
  • TV announcers (ESPN3): Mike Grace, Chad Pilcher, Madi Morris
Scoring summary
111:15UABAndre WILSON 35 Yd pass from A.J. ERDELY (Nick VOGEL Kick)UAB 7–0
13:41UABSpencer Brown 2 Yd Run (Nick VOGEL Kick)UAB 14–0
24:28UABA.J. ERDELY 4 Yd Run (Nick VOGEL Kick)UAB 21–0
45:51CHARChris REYNOLDS 4 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)UAB 21–7
43:30UABSpencer BROWN 2 Yd Run (Nick VOGEL Kick)UAB 28–7

Though a mostly defensive struggle, the eventual C-USA Champions never let the Niners get into their offensive groove, denying them a scoring chance until the fourth quarter. UAB would get the home win to avenge their previous season loss to the Niners, which had been the Niners' only win the previous season.

UAB quarterback A.J. Erdely passed for 214 yards and a touchdown. The Blazers' Spencer Brown had 18 carries for 68 yards and two touchdowns. Blazers' receiver Andre Wilson made the most of his two catches with 67 yards and a touchdown.

Game notes:

  • First game in the State of Alabama in team history.

WKU Hilltoppers

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See also: 2018 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football team
Western Kentucky vs Charlotte
1 234Total
Hilltoppers 7 007 14
• 49ers 6 32110 40
  • Date: October 13
  • Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Charlotte, NC
  • Game start: 3:35 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:08
  • Game attendance: 11,610
  • Game weather: 70°F, Sunny, 6 mph NNW
  • Referee: Jonathan Noli
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Bobby Rosinski, Jay Sonnhalter, Stormy Buonantony
Scoring summary
113:15CHARBenny LEMAY 35 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)CHAR 6–0
13:20WKUKevaris THOMAS 4 Yd Run (Ryan NUSS Kick)WKU 7–6
24:30CHARJonathan CRUZ 33 Yd Field GoalCHAR 9–7
39:42CHAREvan SHIRRIFFS 1 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)CHAR 16–7
34:20CHARBenny LEMAY 9 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)CHAR 23–7
33:25CHARAaron MCALLISTER 14 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)CHAR 30–7
413:57CHARJonathan CRUZ 51 Yd Field GoalCHAR 33–7
45:08CHARRico ARNOLD 28 Yd pass from Evan SHIRRIFFS (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)CHAR 40–7
41:55WKUSteven WITCHPSKEY 7 Yd pass from Steven Duncan (Ryan NUSS Kick)CHAR 40–14

The struggling Hilltoppers rolled into Charlotte for the first time to take on the 49ers at home. The game was low scoring and close at halftime, but Charlotte soon found their offensive stride in the third quarter to put the game well out of reach.

Top performers for the game included Charlotte quarterback Chris Reynolds, who threw for 119 yards before a season-ending leg injury took him out of the game. Charlotte's Benny LeMay had 17 carries for 1231 yards and two touchdowns. Charlotte's Victor Tucker had 9 receptions for 91 yards.

Game notes:

  • Linebacker Juwan Foggie was named the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week.[15]
  • Hilltoppers first visit to Jerry Richardson Stadium.

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

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See also: 2018 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football team
Charlotte vs Middle Tennessee
1 234Total
49ers 6 007 13
• Blue Raiders 0 1407 21
  • Date: October 20
  • Location: Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium
    Murfreesboro, TN
  • Game start: 2:04 pm CDT
  • Elapsed time: 2:57
  • Game attendance: 13,102
  • Game weather: 54°F, Scattered Clounds, 10 mph WNW
  • Referee: Rodney Burnette
  • TV announcers (ESPN3): Jake Rose, Alex Myers, Sara Cardona
Scoring summary
112:58CHARBenny LEMAY 57 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)CHAR 6–0
26:23MTSUTy LEE 29 Yd pass from Brent STOCKSTILL (Crews HOLT Kick)MTSU 7–6
24:24MTSUTy LEE 5 Yd pass from Brent STOCKSTILL (Crews HOLT Kick)MTSU 14–6
49:29MTSUGatlin CASEY 0 Yd Fumble Return (Crews HOLT Kick)MTSU 21–6
41:27CHARMark QUATTLEBAUM 23 Yd pass from Evan SHIRREFFS (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)MTSU 21–13

Charlotte would score first and take that lead into the second quarter, but by halftime the Blue Raiders would add two touchdowns of their own. Neither team found points in the third quarter but a costly Charlotte fumble on their own goal line would let the Blue Raider defense score. Charlotte would tack on another touchdown near the end of regulation but it wouldn't be enough to get a win as Charlotte's road woes continued.

Top performers included Middle Tennessee quarterback Brent Stockstill who passed for 111 yards, all three of the Blue Raiders' touchdowns, and an interception. Charlotte's Benny LeMay had 19 carries for 129 yards and a touchdown. Middle Tennessee's Ty Lee had 6 receptions for 60 yards and two touchdowns.

Game notes:

Southern Miss Golden Eagles

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See also: 2018 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team
Southern Miss vs Charlotte
1 234Total
Golden Eagles 0 0314 17
• 49ers 14 033 20
Scoring summary
18:18CHARHasaan KLUGH 5 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)CHAR 7–0
10:00CHARJuwan FOGGIE 79 Yd Interception Return (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)CHAR 14–0
310:12CHARJonathan CRUZ 40 Yd Field GoalCHAR 17–0
35:58Parker SHAUNFIELD 38 Yd Field GoalCHAR 17–3
49:34De'Michael HARRIS 43 Yd pass from Tate WHATLEY (Parker SHAUNFIELD Kick)CHAR 17–10
44:19CHARJonathan CRUZ 39 Yd Field GoalCHAR 20–10
41:11Jordan MITCHELL 23 Yd pass from Tate WHATLEY (Parker SHAUNFIELD Kick)CHAR 20–17

Charlotte would take an early two touchdown lead in the first quarter, helped by a timely Juwan Foggie interception return on what looked otherwise like a scoring drive for the Golden Eagles. Charlotte held Southern Miss scoreless at the half. Both teams would tack on field goals in the third quarter before Southern Miss finally found the endzone in the fourth quarter. The Golden Eagles would add another touchdown late in the game but a 53-yard fourth quarter field goal from Jonathan Cruz proved to be the difference maker for the Niner's to get the home win.

Top performers for the game included Southern Miss quarterback Jack Abraham, who despite throwing 3 interceptions managed to gain 210 yards for the Golden Eagle through the air. Charlotte's Benny LeMay continued his march to a 1000-yard season with 19 carries for 62 yards. The Golden Eagles' Tim Jones had 5 receptions for 96 yards.

Game notes:

  • Kicker Jonathan Cruz was again named Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Week.[16]

Tennessee Volunteers

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See also: 2018 Tennessee Volunteers football team
Charlotte vs Tennessee
1 234Total
49ers 0 300 3
• Volunteers 14 000 14
Scoring summary
17:42TENNMarquez CALLAWAY 82 Yd Punt Return (Brent CIMAGLIA Kick)TENN 7–0
10:17TENNJosh PALMER 16 Yd pass from Jarrett Guarantano (Brent CIMAGLIA Kick)TENN 14–0
20:17CHARJonathan CRUZ 20 Yd Field GoalTENN 14–3

Early on it looked like the game would get out of hand as the Volunteers gained a two touchdown lead in the first quarter, but Charlotte's 6th place nationally ranked run defense would hold the traditional SEC power to negative running yardage well into the fourth quarter. Tennessee would finish the game with only 20 yards on the ground, but the Tennessee defense was able to keep the Niners from finding the endzone.

Top performers of the game included Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano, who threw for 172 yards and a touchdown. Charlotte's Benny LeMay had 24 carries for 81 yards, single-handedly quadrupling the total team rushing yardage of the Volunteers. Tennessee's Josh Palmer had 5 receptions for 71 yards and a touchdown.

Game notes:

  • First meeting between these two programs.
  • Punter Kyle Corbett would kick a school-record 75-yarder.[89]
  • Defensive end Alex Highsmith was named Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week.[17]

Marshall Thundering Herd

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See also: 2018 Marshall Thundering Herd football team
Charlotte vs Marshall
1 234Total
49ers 7 007 14
• Thundering Herd 6 32110 40
  • Date: November 10
  • Location: Joan C. Edwards Stadium
    Huntington, WV
  • Game start: 2:36 pm EST
  • Elapsed time: 2:52
  • Game attendance: 19,418
  • Game weather: 39°F, Sunny, 8 mph WNW
  • Referee: Jonathan Noli
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Jake Griffith; Mark Martin
Scoring summary
18:42CHAREvan SHIRREFFS 1 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)CHAR 7–0
15:00MARSHJustin ROHRWASSER 23 Yd Field GoalCHAR 7–3
12:34MARSHAnthony ANDERSON 1 Yd Run (Justin ROHRWASSER Kick)MARSH 7–10
24:21MARSHJustin ROHRWASSER 33 Yd Field GoalMARSH 13–7
20:00CHARJonathan CRUZ 40 Yd Field GoalMARSH 13–10
313:48CHARJonathan CRUZ 35 Yd Field GoalTIED 13–13
39:59MARSHBrenden KNOX 4 Yd Run (Justin ROHRWASSER Kick)MARSH 20–13
34:39MARSHJustin ROHRWASSER 23 Yd Field GoalMARSH 23–13
30:37MARSHObi OBIALO 10 Yd pass from Isaiah GREEN (Justin ROHRWASSER Kick)MARSH 30–13

The game would stay a tight scoring affair with the Niner's evening the game up early in the third quarter, But Marshall would add two touchdowns and a field goal before the end of the quarter to earn the home victory and keeping the Niners winless on the road for the season.

Top performances for the game were Marshall quarterback Isaiah Green, with 178 passing yards and a touchdown. The Herd's Brendan Knox had 22 carries for 116 yards and a touchdown. Thundering Herd receiver Tyre Brady had 6 receptions for 95 yards.

Game notes:

FIU Panthers

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See also: 2018 FIU Panthers football team
FIU vs Charlotte
1 234Total
• FIU 10 10715 42
49ers 7 7714 35
  • Date: November 17
  • Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Charlotte, NC
  • Game start: 2:05 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:08
  • Game attendance: 13,371
  • Game weather: 60°F, Sunny, 3 mph E
  • Referee: Steven LaMantia
  • TV announcers (ESPN3): Bobby Rosinski, Jay Sonnhalter, Libby Clark
Scoring summary
112:49CHARBenny LEMAY 9 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)CHAR 7–0
18:49FIUJosé Borregales 25 Yd Field GoalCHAR 7–3
15:33FIUSage LEWIS 61 Yd Fumble Return (José BORREGALES Kick)FIU 10–7
212:03FIUJosé BORREGALES 28 Yd Field GoalFIU 13–7
29:37CHARBenny LEMAY 1 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)CHAR 14–13
23:38FIUNapoleon MAXWELL 39 Yd Run (José BORREGALES Kick)FIU 20–14
312:54FIUAnthony JONES 6 Yd pass from James MORGAN (José BORREGALES Kick)FIU 27–14
34:33CHARBenny LEMAY 1 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)FIU 27–21
414:56FIUAnthony JONES 3 Yd pass from James MORGAN (James MORGAN Pass to Tony GAITER IV for Two-Point Conversion)FIU 35–21
49:33CHARBenny LEMAY 6 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)FIU 35–28
47:04FIUNapoleon MAXWELL 52 Yd Run (José BORREGALES Kick)FIU 42–28
41:14CHARChris PHILLIPS 12 Yd pass from Hasaan KLUGH (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)FIU 42–35

With the Panthers still in the hunt for the East Division crown and a chance to make the Conference USA Championship Game on the line, the 49ers faced a tall order on Senior Day. The two teams would trade leads with the Panthers heading in at the half with a one score lead. Despite a dominating ground performance from Charlotte rusher Benny LeMay, the Niners wouldn't find the lead again, but always managed to keep it within one score. A final on-sides recovery attempt failed and the Niners lost their second and last home game of the season.

Top performers for the game included Panthers' quarterback James Morgan, who threw for 268 yards and 2 touchdowns. Charlotte's Benny LeMay would rack up four touchdowns and 159 yards on 30 carries. Charlotte's Victor Tucker had 4 receptions for 115 yards.

Game notes:

  • Benny LeMay would tie the single-game scoring record held by receiver Austin Duke of four touchdowns.
  • LeMay would become the second 49er with a 1000-yard season, joining Kalif Phillips.
  • LeMay also broke the 49ers' single-season rushing record as members of FBS.
  • Head Coach Brad Lambert was released following the game and the Niner's elimination from bowl eligibility. He would coach the Niners in the final game of the season on the road at FAU.[1][2]

Florida Atlantic Owls

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See also: 2018 Florida Atlantic Owls football team
Charlotte vs Florida Atlantic
1 234Total
• 49ers 10 0710 27
Owls 7 1403 24
Scoring summary
114:47FAUKerrith Whyte 75 Yd pass from Chris ROBINSON (Vladimir RIVAS Kick)FAU 7–0
19:52CHARMark QUATTLEBAUM 12 Yd pass from Hasaan KLUGH (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)TIED 7–7
12:03CHARJonathan CRUZ 30 Yd Field GoalCHAR 10–7
23:29FAUJohn RAINE 23 Yd pass from Chris ROBINSON (Vladimir RIVAS Kick)FAU 14–10
20:46FAUChris ROBINSON 4 Yd Run (Vladimir RIVAS Kick)FAU 21–10
38:27CHARBenny LEMAY 54 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)FAU 21–17
414:21CHARHasaan KLUGH 13 Yd Run (Jonathan CRUZ Kick)CHAR 24–21
43:12FAUVladimir RIVAS 33 Yd Field GoalTIED 24–24
40:25CHARJonathan CRUZ 56 Yd Field GoalCHAR 27–24

The defending Conference USA Champions were looking to extend their season by becoming bowl eligible off of a fifth straight win. The Niners were looking for their first road win and to send their seniors and their head coach out as victors. It looked like the Owls would have the upper hand early when they scored on the very first play from scrimmage, however the Niners would have the lead heading into the second quarter. The Owls had their biggest lead of the game heading into halftime, but in the second half Charlotte would battle back to retake the lead early in the fourth quarter. The Owls would tie the game up with a little more than three minutes left on the clock, but Charlotte kicker and two time Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Week Jonathan Cruz would hit a decisive 56 yard field goal with under half a minute left on the clock to give the Niners their only road win of the season.

Top performers of the game included Florida Atlantic passer Chris Robinson who threw for 273 yards and 2 touchdowns. Charlotte's Benny LeMay capped a stellar season with 24 carries for 173 yards and a touchdown. The Owls' Kerrith Whyte Jr. had 3 receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown.

Game notes:

  • The win gave Lambert his final victory as Charlotte 49ers head coach with an overall record of 22–48 in his six seasons (9–31 against FBS opponents).
  • Jonathan Cruz's two 50+ yard field goals, including the game-winner, earned him an unprecedented third Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Week honor.[18]
  • Defensive end Alex Highsmith tied Larry Ogunjobi's single-game tackles for loss mark at 4.5 TFL's.
  • Highsmith broke Ogunjobi's single-season TFL record with 17.5 TFL's.
  • Highsmith was named to the Pro Football Focus National Defensive Team of the Week and the College Sports Madness Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week.[19]
  • Benny LeMay finished the season with 2135 all-purpose yards (1128 rushing, 1007 receiving).

Attendance

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Season Games Sellouts W–L (%) Attendance Average Best
2018 6 1 4–2 (.667) 70,263 11,710 19,151

Players drafted into the NFL

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See also: 2019 NFL draft
Round Pick Player Position NFL club
3 82 Nate Davis G Tennessee Titans

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