2016 Charlotte 49ers football team explained

Year:	2016
Team:	Charlotte 49ers
Sport:	football
Conference:	Conference USA
Division:	East Division
Short Conf:	C-USA
Record:	4–8
Conf Record:	3–5
Hc Year:	4th
Oc Year:	4th
Def Coach:	Matt Wallerstedt
Dc Year:	2nd

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.^[1] After three years with the 49ers Napoleon Sykes returned to Navy to coach defensive line for the Midshipmen.^[2] NC State quality control coach Ulrick Edmonds joined the staff of February 12, 2016. He replaced Sykes as outside linebackers coach.^[3] 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 at Charlotte	Alma mater
		4	Kansas State (1987)
	Assistant head coach/tight ends	1	Ohio Wesleyan (1985)
		4	Wittenberg (1990)
Matt Wallerstedt		2	Kansas State (1988)
James Adams		4	Wake Forest (2006)
		3	Wake Forest (2008)
Ulrick Edmonds		1	James Madison (2001)
Damien Gary	Running backs	4	Georgia (2005)
Johnson Richardson		4	Wofford (2010)
		4	Georgia (2006)
Reference:^[4]

Recruiting

Position key

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

The following recruits and transfers have signed letters of intent to the Charlotte 49ers football program for the 2016 recruiting year.^{[5] [6] [7] [8]}

Players

Player gameday honors

Wearing Jersey #49	Position	Game	Game Captains	Flag Carriers
Justin Bolus	H-Back	Louisville
Matt Johnson	Running back	Elon	Kalif Phillips, Thomas La Bianca, Larry Ogunjobi, Kedrick Davis	Robert Washington, Randy Suydam, Anthony Covington
Justin Bridges-Thompson	Linebacker	EMU	Brandon Banks, Austin Duke, Tanner Fleming, Kyle Hoffman	Jeff Gemmell, Ben LeMay, Jack Wellenhofer
Tyriq Harris	Linebacker	Temple	Nick Cook, Austin Duke, T.L. Ford, Larry Ogunjobi	Justin Bridges-Thompson, Arthur Hart, Robert Washington
Nate Davis	Offensive lineman	ODU	Brandon Banks, TL Ford II, Larry Ogunjobi, Kalif Phillips	Cam Clark, Tyriq Harris, Chris Montgomery
Eugene German	Offensive lineman	Florida Atlantic	Brandon Banks, Kyle Hoffman, Larry Ogunjobi, Kalif Phillips	None
Thomas La Bianca	Offensive lineman	FIU	Nick Cook, Eugene German, Hasaan Klugh, Larry Ogunjobi	None
Ben DeLuca	Defensive back	Marshall	Brandon Banks, Austin Duke, Eugene German, Larry Ogunjobi	None
Jarred Barr	Offensive lineman	Southern Miss.	Nick Cook, Jamal Covington, Kyle Hoffman, Larry Ogunjobi	None
Chris Brown	Offensive lineman	Rice	Zach Bumgarner, Nick Cook, Jamal Covington, Terrance Winchester	None
Zach Bumgarner	H-back	Middle Tennessee	Brandon Banks, Larry Ogunjobi, Casey Perry, Kalif Phillips	None
Wolfgang Zacherl	Offensive lineman	UTSA	Nick Cook, Austin Duke, Workpeh Kofa, Daquan Lucas	None
Reference:^[9] ^[10] ^[11] ^[12] ^[13] ^[14] ^[15] ^[16] ^[17] ^[18] ^[19]

Awards and honors

Preseason

Conference usa coaches Awards

Player	Selection	Ref.
Kalif Phillips (SR)	Offense	^[20]
Larry Ogunjobi (SR)	Defense

2016 Watch List Members

Player	Award	Description	Ref.
Jamal Covington (SR)	Allstate Good Works Team	Community Service	^[21]
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 Awards

Player	Week	Game	Selection	Ref.
Hasaan Klugh (RSO)	6 (Oct. 10)	Florida Atlantic	Co-offensive player of the week	^[22]
Terrence Winchester (RSR)	10 (Nov. 7)	Southern Miss.	Defensive player of the week	^[23]
Juwan Foggie (RSO)	10 (Nov. 7)	Southern Miss.	Special teams player of the week

Post-season

Post Season Honors

Player	Selection	Ref.
Larry Ogunjobi (RSR)	2017 Senior Bowl	^[24]
Austin Duke (RSR)	2017 Tropical Bowl	^[25]
Austin Duke (RSR)	2017 College Gridiron Showcase	^[26]
Ben DeLuca (FR)	Pro Football Focus All-Freshman Team	^[27]

Conference USA Post-season Awards

Player	Position	Selection	Ref.
Larry Ogunjobi (RSR)	Nose Tackle	All-Conference Team	^[28]
Ben DeLuca (FR)	Defensive back	All-Freshman Team	^[29]
Tyriq Harris (RFR)	Linebacker	All-Freshman Team
Lee McNeill (SRS)	Quarterback	All-Academic Team	^[30]

Depth chart

Schedule

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.^[31]

Schedule Source:^{[32] [33] [34]}

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.^{[35] [36]} Additional games will be available online through CUSA.tv.^[37]

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.^[38]

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.^[39]

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

Game summaries

1. 19 Louisville Cardinals

See also: 2016 Louisville Cardinals football team.

• Sources:^{[40] [41] [42] [43] [44] [45]}

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

See also: 2016 Elon Phoenix football team.

• Sources:^{[46] [47] [48] [49] [50]}

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

See also: 2016 Eastern Michigan Eagles football team.

• Sources:^{[51] [52] [53] [54] [55]}

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

See also: 2016 Temple Owls football team.

• Sources:^{[56] [57] [58] [59] [60]}

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

See also: 2016 Old Dominion Monarchs football team.

• Sources:^{[61] [62] [63] [64] [65]}

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

See also: 2016 Florida Atlantic Owls football team.

• Sources:^{[66] [67] [68] [69] [70]}

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

See also: 2016 FIU Panthers football team.

• Sources:^{[71] [72] [73] [74] [75]}

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

See also: 2016 Marshall Thundering Herd football team.

• Sources:^{[76] [77] [78] [79] [80]}

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

See also: 2016 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team.

• Sources:^{[81] [82] [83] [84] [85]}

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

See also: 2016 Rice Owls football team.

• Sources:^{[86] [87] [88] [89] [90]}

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

See also: 2016 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football team.

• Sources:^{[91] [92] [93] [94] [95]}

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

See also: 2016 UTSA Roadrunners football team.

• Sources:^{[96] [97] [98] [99] [100]}

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.^{[101] [102]}

Attendance

Season	Games	Sellouts	W–L (%)	Attendance	Average	Best
2016	6	1	1–5	85,154	14,192	15,807

Players drafted into the NFL

See also: 2017 NFL draft.

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Cleveland Browns

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lambert Hires Hood As Assistant Head Coach. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. December 18, 2015. January 1, 2016.
2. Web site: Former Navy Assistant Napoleon Sykes Returns To Annapolis As Assistant Defensive Line Coach. 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.
3. News: Charlotte hires NC State's Ulrick Edmonds as OLBs coach. Thayer. Evans. Sports Illustrated. February 12, 2016. February 12, 2016.
4. Web site: 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.
5. Web site: 2016 Charlotte Football Commitment List. Rivals.com. November 25, 2015.
6. Web site: 2016 Charlotte Football Commits. Scout. November 25, 2015.
7. Web site: Charlotte Football Commitment. ESPN. November 25, 2015.
8. Web site: Charlotte 2016 Football Commitments. November 25, 2015.
9. Web site: TPA: Charlotte 47, Elon 14. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. September 11, 2016. September 12, 2016.
10. Web site: The Point After: Eastern Michigan 37 Charlotte 19. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. September 18, 2016. September 24, 2016.
11. Web site: The Point After: Charlotte at Temple. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. September 25, 2016. September 25, 2016.
12. Web site: The Point After: Old Dominion at Charlotte. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. October 2, 2016. October 4, 2016.
13. Web site: The Point After: Charlotte 28 at FAU 23. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. October 9, 2016. October 10, 2016.
14. Web site: The Point After: Charlotte vs FIU. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. October 16, 2016. October 24, 2016.
15. Web site: The Point After: Charlotte 27 at Marshall 24. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. October 24, 2016. October 25, 2016.
16. Web site: The Point After: Charlotte 38 at Southern Miss 27. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. November 6, 2016. November 7, 2016.
17. Web site: The Point After: Rice 22 at Charlotte 21. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. November 13, 2016. November 15, 2016.
18. Web site: The Point After: Charlotte vs. Middle Tennessee. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. November 20, 2016. November 28, 2016.
19. Web site: The Point After: Charlotte Season Finale at UTSA. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. November 27, 2016. November 28, 2016.
20. News: C-USA Announces Preseason Football Coaches Awards Teams. conferenceusa.com. conferenceusa.com. July 20, 2016. July 20, 2016.
21. News: 2016 C-USA Watch List Members. conferenceusa.com. conferenceusa.com. July 20, 2016. July 18, 2016.
22. News: CFB: Oct. 10 Players of the Week. conferenceusa.com. conferenceusa.com. Oct 10, 2016. Oct 10, 2016.
23. News: CFB: Nov. 7 Players of the Week. conferenceusa.com. conferenceusa.com. Nov 7, 2016. Nov 7, 2016.
24. Web site: Seventeen more accept invites to 2017 game. Reese's Senior Bowl. November 21, 2016. November 28, 2016.
25. Web site: Duke Accepts Invite to Tropical Bowl. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Athletic Department. December 23, 2016. January 31, 2017.
26. Web site: Duke Accepts 2nd Senior All-Star Showcase Invite. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Athletic Department. December 29, 2016. January 31, 2017.
27. Web site: DeLuca Named Pro Football Focus Freshman All-America. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Athletic Department. December 22, 2016. January 31, 2017.
28. News: FB: 2016 All-Conference Teams. conferenceusa.com. conferenceusa.com. Dec 6, 2016. Dec 6, 2016.
29. News: FB: C-USA All-Freshman Team. conferenceusa.com. conferenceusa.com. Dec 6, 2016. Dec 6, 2016.
30. News: McNeill Named to C-USA all-Academic Team. Charlotte49ers.com. Charlotte49ers.com. Dec 1, 2016. Dec 6, 2016.
31. Charlotte-FAU Football Game Has Been Rescheduled. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. October 6, 2016. October 6, 2016.
32. Web site: 2016 Charlotte 49ers Football Schedule. FBSchedules.com. December 14, 2015. December 14, 2015.
33. News: ODU will play same Conference USA teams in 2016 that Monarchs played in 2015. Harry. Minium. 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. dead.
34. Web site: 2016 Football Schedule Released. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. February 4, 2016.
35. Web site: Comprehensive TV Packages Announced For Conference USA. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. May 25, 2016. September 1, 2016.
36. Web site: C-USA Announces Preliminary Football TV Schedule. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. June 6, 2016. September 6, 2016.
37. Web site: CUSA TV Offering Free Preview Weekend. Conference USA. August 25, 2016. September 6, 2016.
38. Web site: "Gold Mine Live" Coaches Show Begins Monday. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. August 26, 2016. September 6, 2016.
39. Web site: C-USA Announces 2016 Preseason Media Poll.
40. Web site: TPA: Charlotte vs Louisville. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. September 2, 2016. September 6, 2016.
41. Web site: GAME NOTES: Charlotte at #19/#23 Louisville. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. September 1, 2016. September 6, 2016.
42. Web site: 49ers Drop Season Opener At #19 Louisville. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. September 1, 2016. September 6, 2016.
43. Web site: Scoring Summary (Final) 2016 Charlotte Football Charlotte vs #19 Louisville (Sep 01, 2016 at Louisville, KY). University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. September 1, 2016. September 6, 2016.
44. Web site: Charlotte vs Louisville – Game Summary. ESPN. September 1, 2016. September 2, 2016.
45. News: No. 19 Louisville Cardinals manhandle Charlotte 49ers in opener. Bill. Kiser. The Charlotte Observer. September 1, 2016. September 6, 2016.
46. Web site: GAME NOTES: Charlotte Home Opener vs. Elon. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. September 10, 2016. September 11, 2016.
47. Web site: 49ers Race Past Elon, 47–14 in Home Opener. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. September 10, 2016. September 11, 2016.
48. Web site: Scoring Summary (Final) 2016 Charlotte Football Elon vs Charlotte (Sep 10, 2016 at Charlotte, NC). University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. September 10, 2016. September 11, 2016.
49. Web site: Elon vs Charlotte – Game Summary. ESPN. September 10, 2016. September 11, 2016.
50. News: Charlotte 49ers trounce Elon 47–14, snap 11-game losing streak. Bill. Kiser. The Charlotte Observer. September 10, 2016. September 11, 2016.
51. Web site: GAME NOTES: Charlotte hosts Eastern Michigan. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. September 15, 2016. September 24, 2016.
52. Web site: Eastern Michigan Upends Charlotte, 37–19. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. September 17, 2016. September 24, 2016.
53. Web site: Scoring Summary (Final) 2016 Charlotte Football Eastern Michigan vs Charlotte (Sep 17, 2016 at Charlotte, NC). University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. September 17, 2016. September 24, 2016.
54. Web site: Eastern Michigan vs Charlotte – Game Summary. ESPN. September 17, 2016. September 24, 2016.
55. News: Mistakes thwart Charlotte 49ers in home loss to Eastern Michigan. Bill. Kiser. The Charlotte Observer. September 17, 2016. September 24, 2016.
56. Web site: GAME NOTES: Charlotte at Temple. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. September 24, 2016. September 11, 2016.
57. Web site: Phillips Goes Over 100 Yards; 49ers Fall To Temple. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. September 24, 2016. September 24, 2016.
58. Web site: Scoring Summary (Final) 2016 Charlotte Football Charlotte vs Temple (Sep 24, 2016 at Philadelphia, Pa.). University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. September 24, 2016. September 24, 2016.
59. Web site: Charlotte vs Temple – Game Summary. ESPN. September 24, 2016. September 24, 2016.
60. News: Promising start gives way to lopsided loss for Charlotte 49ers at Temple. Jon. Marks. The Charlotte Observer. September 24, 2016. September 24, 2016.
61. Web site: GAME NOTES: Charlotte Hosts ODU In C-USA Opener. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. September 29, 2016. October 4, 2016.
62. Web site: 49ers Dropped in C-USA Opener, 52–17. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. October 1, 2016. October 4, 2016.
63. Web site: Scoring Summary (Final) 2016 Charlotte Football Old Dominion vs Charlotte (Oct 01, 2016 at Charlotte, N.C.). University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. October 1, 2016. October 4, 2016.
64. Web site: Old Dominion vs Charlotte- Game Summary. ESPN. October 1, 2016. October 4, 2016.
65. News: Old Dominion unstoppable in rout of Charlotte 49ers. Bill. Kiser. The Charlotte Observer. October 2, 2016. October 4, 2016.
66. Web site: GAME NOTES: Charlotte at FAU. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. October 6, 2016. October 9, 2016.
67. Web site: Football Picks Up First C-USA Win 28–23 at FAU. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. October 9, 2016. October 9, 2016.
68. Web site: Scoring Summary (Final) 2016 Charlotte Football Charlotte vs Florida Atlantic (Oct 09, 2016 at Boca Raton, Fl). University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. October 9, 2016. October 9, 2016.
69. Web site: Charlotte vs Florida Atlantic- Game Summary. ESPN. October 9, 2016. October 9, 2016.
70. News: In his first start, Hasaan Klugh leads Charlotte 49ers to C-USA win. Bill. Whitehead. The Charlotte Observer. October 9, 2016. October 9, 2016.
71. Web site: GAME NOTES: Charlotte Hosts FIU in Homecoming Game. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. October 13, 2016. October 15, 2016.
72. Web site: Homecoming Game Slips Away In 27–26 Loss. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. October 15, 2016. October 24, 2016.
73. Web site: Scoring Summary (Final) 2016 Charlotte Football FIU vs Charlotte (Oct 15, 2016 at Charlotte, N.C.). University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. October 15, 2016. October 24, 2016.
74. Web site: Florida Intl vs Charlotte – Game Summary. ESPN. October 15, 2016. October 24, 2016.
75. News: FIU edges Charlotte 49ers with late touchdown. Bill. Kiser. The Charlotte Observer. October 15, 2016. October 24, 2016.
76. Web site: GAME NOTES: Charlotte at Marshall. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. October 19, 2016. October 24, 2016.
77. Web site: 49ers knock off Herd in thriller for second C-USA win. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. October 22, 2016. October 24, 2016.
78. Web site: Scoring Summary (Final) 2016 Charlotte Football Charlotte vs Marshall(Oct 22, 2016 at Huntington, W.V.). University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. October 22, 2016. October 24, 2016.
79. Web site: Charlotte vs Marshall- Game Summary. ESPN. October 22, 2016. October 24, 2016.
80. News: Fourth-quarter TD sends Charlotte 49ers to 27–24 win against Marshall in C-USA. Tim. Stephens. The Charlotte Observer. October 22, 2016. October 24, 2016.
81. Web site: GAME NOTES: Charlotte at Southern Miss on ASN/WCCB. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. November 3, 2016. November 7, 2016.
82. Web site: 49ers Run Past USM for Third-Straight Road Win. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. November 5, 2016. November 7, 2016.
83. Web site: Scoring Summary (Final) 2016 Charlotte Football Charlotte vs Southern Miss (Nov 05, 2016 at Hattiesburg, Miss.). University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. November 5, 2016. November 7, 2016.
84. Web site: Charlotte vs Southern Miss- Game Summary. ESPN. November 5, 2016. November 7, 2016.
85. News: Charlotte 49ers hold off Southern Miss, run to 3rd win in C-USA. Patrick. Magee. The Charlotte Observer. November 5, 2016. November 7, 2016.
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87. Web site: Rice Rallies to Steal 22–21 C-USA Win. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. November 12, 2016. November 15, 2016.
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90. News: Charlotte 49ers fail to finish, fall to Rice after leading by 21. Pat. James. The Charlotte Observer. November 12, 2016. November 15, 2016.
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95. News: Charlotte 49ers' rally falls short, bowl hopes dashed in loss to Middle Tennessee. Pat. James. The Charlotte Observer. November 19, 2016. November 28, 2016.
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100. News: Charlotte 49ers end football season with loss to Texas-San Antonio. Eric. Gay. The Charlotte Observer. November 26, 2016. November 28, 2016.
101. Web site: Ogunjobi Accepts Invite to Reese's Senior Bowl. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Athletics. November 25, 2016. November 28, 2016.
102. News: Charlotte 49ers lineman Larry Ogunjobi earns Senior Bowl slot. Mike. Reader. The Charlotte Observer. November 25, 2016. November 28, 2016.