2013 Charlotte 49ers football team

2013 Charlotte 49ers football
Conference	Independent
Record	5–6
Head coach	Brad Lambert (1st season)
Offensive coordinator	Jeff Mullen (1st season)
Offensive scheme	Spread
Defensive coordinator	Bruce Tall (1st season)
Base defense	3–4
Home stadium	Jerry Richardson Stadium

2013 NCAA Division I FCS independents football standings

	Conf							Overall
Team		W		L					W		L
Old Dominion			–						8	–	4
Abilene Christian			–						6	–	5
Incarnate Word			–						6	–	5
Monmouth			–						6	–	6
Charlotte			–						5	–	6
Houston Baptist			–						3	–	4
Abilene Christian and Incarnate Word ineligible for FCS playoffs as part of reclassification from Division II Charlotte and Old Dominion ineligible for FCS playoffs as part of FBS transition Houston Baptist ineligible for FCS playoffs due to playing only a partial exhibition schedule

The 2013 Charlotte 49ers football team represented the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (also called Charlotte or UNC Charlotte) in the 2013 NCAA Division I FCS football season. 2013 was the inaugural season for 49ers football and they were classified as an FCS independent school, meaning they had no athletic conference affiliation for the 2013 season. The team was led by first time head coach Brad Lambert and played its home games on campus at the newly built Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. As the team was in their two-year transition period before reclassifying to the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), they were ineligible to participate in the FCS playoffs.

Personnel

Coaching staff

Name	Position	Seasons at Charlotte	Alma mater
Brad Lambert	Head coach	1	Kansas State (1987)
Jeff Mullen	Offensive coordinator	1	Wittenberg (1990)
Bruce Tall	Defensive coordinator	1	Ohio Wesleyan (1982)
Phil Ratliff	Offensive line/Recruiting coordinator	1	Marshall (1994)
James Adams	Secondary	1	Wake Forest (2006)
Drew Dayton	Inside linebackers	1	Wake Forest (2003)
Damien Gary	Running backs	1	Georgia (2005)
Johnson Richardson	Tight ends	1	Wofford (2010)
John Russell, Jr.	Secondary	1	Wake Forest (2010)
Napoleon Sykes	Outside linebackers	1	Wake Forest (2006)
Joe Tereshinski III	Wide receivers	1	Georgia (2006)
Reference:

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 classes

Charlotte's first recruiting class was signed in 2012. The entire first recruiting class was red-shirted, as the 49ers would not play until the 2013 season.

US college sports recruiting information for 2012 recruits
Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	40‡	Commit date
Brandon Banks DE	High Point, NC	Southwaest Guilford	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	230 lb (100 kg)	4.7	Dec 12, 2011
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Alan Barnwell RB	Burlington, NC	Cummings	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	175 lb (79 kg)	-	May 16, 2012
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jarred Barr OL	Monroe, NC	Sun Valley	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	270 lb (120 kg)	-	Jan 30, 2012
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Justin Bolus Athlete	James Island, SC	James Island School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	205 lb (93 kg)	-	Dec 7, 2201
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Terry Caldwell LB	Wilmington, NC	Hoggard	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	200 lb (91 kg)	-	Dec 12, 2011
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Jaquil Capel Athlete	Mount Gilead, NC	West Montgomery	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	-	Feb 1, 2012
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Jamal Covington OL	Hampton, GA	Lovejoy	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	270 lb (120 kg)	-	Jan 15, 2012
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Greg Cunningham DB	Charlotte, NC	West Charlotte	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	177 lb (80 kg)	-	May 16, 2012
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Austin Duke WR	Charlotte, NC	Independence	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)	155 lb (70 kg)	-	Jan 30, 2012
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Jalen Holt Athlete	Norwood, NC	South Stanly	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	220 lb (100 kg)	4.6	Jan 12, 2012
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Matt Johnson QB	Maiden, NC	Maiden	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	210 lb (95 kg)	4.7	Oct 6, 2011
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Thomas LaBianca OL	Indian Trail, NC	Porter Ridge	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	282 lb (128 kg)	-	Dec 24, 2011
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Rick Legrant LB	Buford, GA	Buford	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	205 lb (93 kg)	-	Nov 28, 2011
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
James Middleton DE	St. Stephen, SC	Timberland	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	240 lb (110 kg)	4.8	Feb 1, 2012
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Karsten Miller QB	Lexington, NC	North Davidson	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	195 lb (88 kg)	-	Nov 9, 2011
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Tank Norman DB	Richlands, NC	North Davidson	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	-	Dec 12, 2011
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Larry Ogunjobi DT	Greensboro, NC	Ragsdale	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	267 lb (121 kg)	-	Dec 12, 2011
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Casey Perry OL	Durham, NC	Hillsdale	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	295 lb (134 kg)	-	Jan 21, 2012
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Mark Pettit LB	Greensboro, NC	Western Guilford	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	235 lb (107 kg)	-	Dec 12, 2011
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Mason Sledge OL	Monroe, NC	Monroe	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	250 lb (110 kg)	-	Nov 29, 2011
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Will Thomas Athlete	Hampstead, NC	Topsail Senior	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	165 lb (75 kg)	4.6	Dec 29, 2011
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings:
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "2012 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.

The following recruits signed their letters of intent with the Charlotte 49ers football program for the 2013 recruiting year.

US college sports recruiting information for 2013 recruits
Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	40‡	Commit date
Trent Bostick WR	Rockingham, NC	Richmond County	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	193 lb (88 kg)	-	Dec 28, 2012
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Blake Brewer K	Concord, NC	Cannon School	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	-	Dec 10, 2012
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Justin Bridges-Thompson DB	Spartanburg, SC	Spartanburg	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	195 lb (88 kg)	4.8	Sep 10, 2012
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:
Nick Carroll DT	Raleigh, NC	Cardinal Gibbons	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	236 lb (107 kg)	5.3	Feb 5, 2013
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Caleb Clayton-Mobly LB	Milledgeville, GA	Georgia Military College	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	230 lb (100 kg)	4.8	Dec 10, 2012
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Nolan Corpening DB	Charlotte, NC	Zebulon B. Vance	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	170 lb (77 kg)	4.5	Jan 13, 2013
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Dustin Crouser LB	Charleston, WV	George Washington School	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	220 lb (100 kg)	-	Aug 27, 2012
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Chris Duffy Athlete	Indian Trail, NC	Porter Ridge	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	-	Sep 5, 2012
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:
Eugene German OL	Martinsburg, WV	Martinsburg	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	250 lb (110 kg)	5.3	Jul 21, 2013
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Nicholas Halmon DB	Bamberg, SC	Bamberg-Ehrhardt	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	4.6	Aug 7, 2013
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Devon Johnson DE	Milledgeville, GA	Georgia Military College	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	265 lb (120 kg)	-	Feb 5, 2013
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Tevin Lawshe OL	Charlotte, NC	Mallard Creek	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	275 lb (125 kg)	5.3	Aug 20, 2013
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Devin Pearson DE	Rock Hill, SC	South Pointe	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	185 lb (84 kg)	-	Dec 10, 2012
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Kalif Phillips RB	Kannapolis, NC	AL Brown	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	185 lb (84 kg)	-	Dec 6, 2012
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Jordan Starnes LB	Norwood, NC	South Stanly	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	224 lb (102 kg)	4.8	Dec 6, 2012
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Jachin Watkins RB	New Bern, NC	New Burn	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	215 lb (98 kg)	4.7	Jun 26, 2012
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
James Williams DB	Huntington Beach, CA	Golden West CC	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	175 lb (79 kg)	-	Dec 10, 2012
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jamar Winston DE	Irmo, SC	Dutch Folk	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)	240 lb (110 kg)	4.9	Aug 21, 2012
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Wolfgang Zacherl DT	Raleigh, NC	Broughton	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	272 lb (123 kg)	5.4	Jan 23, 2013
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings:
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "2013 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.

Players

Player notes

Starting redshirt freshman quarterback Matt Johnson of Maiden, North Carolina was named to the Jerry Rice Award Watch List.

Player gameday honors

Wearing jersey #49	Position	Game	Jersey name	Game captains	Flag carriers
Larry Ogunjobi	NT	Campbell	Grit	Daniel Blitch, Desmond Cooper, Mikel Hunter, Martay Mattox	Brandon Banks, Jamal Covington, Thomas La Bianca
Caleb Clayton-Molby	LB	Chowan	Leadership	Danny Book, Micah Bryan, C.J. Crawford, Mark Hogan	Alan Barnwell, Blake Brewer, James Middleton
Mikel Hunter	WR	NC Central	Determination	Matt Johnson, C.J. Crawford, Brandon Banks, Micah Bryan	Mason Sledge, Terry Caldwell, Trent Bostick
Danny Book	RT	James Madison	Opportunity	Daniel Blitch, C.J. Crawford, Nico Alcalde, Mark Hogan	Kalif Phillips, Devin Pearson, Brandon Banks
Devon Johnson	DE	Presbyterian	Determination	Jamal Covington, C.J. Crawford, Mark Hogan, Martay Mattox	Kalif Phillips, Keaston Sinicki, Daquan Lucas
Thomas La Bianca	C	Gardner-Webb	Grit	C.J. Crawford, Mikel Hunter, Mark Hogan, Devon Johnson	Justin Bolus, Caleb Clayton-Molby, Cortezz Nixon
Alan Barnwell	RB	UNC Pembroke	Determination	Mikel Hunter, C.J. Crawford, Caleb Clayton-Molby, Mark Hogan	Daniel Blitch, Desmond Cooper, Brandon Strupp
Keaston Sinicki	LS	Charleston Southern	Determination	Brandon Banks, Jamal Covington, Matt Johnson, Brandon Strupp	Justin Bolus, James Middleton, Lee McNeill
Nico Alcalde	LB	Coastal Carolina	Determination	Desmond Cooper, Caleb Clayton-Molby, C.J. Crawford, Jamal Covington	Larry Ogunjobi, Austin Duke, Demarrell Alexander
Mark Hogan	LB	Wesley	Leadership	C.J. Crawford, Mark Hogan, Mikel Hunter, Zeb Little, Alex Petzke, Brandon Strupp	Caleb Clayton-Mobly, Kalif Phillips, Keaston Sinicki
Casey Perry	OT	Morehead State	Leadership	C.J. Crawford, Mikel Hunter, Mark Hogan, Caleb Clayton-Molby	Jamal Covington, Mark Pettit, Lee McNeill
Reference:

Roster

2013 Charlotte 49ers football team roster
Players			Coaches
Offense Pos. # Name Class WR 2 Will Thomas RFr WR 4 Corey Nesmith Jr. RFr QB 5 Lee McNeill RFr QB 8 Matt Johnson RFr WR 9 Jamel Ross  RFr WR 10 Austin Duke RFr H-Back 12 C.J. Crawford RSr H-Back 15 Justin Bolus RFr QB 16 Danny Karrs  Fr H-Back 17 Joc Watkins  Fr WR 18 Mikel Hunter RSr QB 19 Patrick O'Brien RSo RB 22 Donjore Gainey RFr RB 24 Alan Barnwell RFr RB 25 Kalif Phillips Fr RB 30 Quintin Gay RJr RB 32 Damarrell Alexander RSo WR 35 Steve Hodgson  Fr H-Back 47 Mark Montini RJr G 50 Jarred Barr RFr OL 53 Eric Herkley So C 55 Mason Sledge RFr C 60 Cody Brown RFr OL 61 Zach Thomas RSo OL 63 Cameron Curlings RFr OL 64 Thomas Frazier RSo OL 66 Joe Wolljung RFr OL 67 Mitch Monska RFr OL 68 Daniel Book RSo OT 70 Casey Perry RFr OL 71 Zach Bumgarner RFr G 72 Tevin Lawshe  Fr OT 73 Jamal Covington RFr G 74 Thomas LaBianca RFr OT 75 Eugene German Fr OT 76 Daniel Blitch RJr OT 77 Wolfgang Zacherl Fr OT 78 Kyle Hoffman RFr OT 79 Jeff Walker  Fr WR 80 Reggie Woods  Fr WR 81 Trent Bostick Fr H-Back 82 Jason Eury RFr WR 83 Emmitt Afam  Fr WR 84 Darris Smalls RFr WR 85 Luke Sonricker RJr WR 86 Zach Ferguson RFr WR 87 E.J. Rhinehart RFr WR 88 Demarjai Devine Jr H-Back 89 Elijah Roberson RFr H-Back 90 Peter Fields RSo	Defense Pos. # Name Class SS 3 Kariym Gent RFr LB 6 Terry Caldwell RFr LB 7 Jalen Holt RFr LB 9 Mark Hogan RSr LB 11 Mark Pettit RFr FS 13 Desmond Cooper RJr DE 14 Tank Norman RFr SS 20 Martay Mattox Jr FS 21 Prince Mayela RFr FS 23 Daquan Lucas RFr CB 26 Cortezz Nixon RSo CB 27 Terrance Winchester RFr DE 28 Greg Cunningham Jr. RFr LB 29 Micah Bryan RJr SS 31 Alex Petzke RSr LB 34 Nico Alcalde RFr SS 36 Nick Halmon  Fr FS 37 Sam Dexter RFr LB 38 Zeb Little RSr CB 40 Ardy Holmes RSo FS 41 Jordan Abrams RFr LB 42 Caleb Clayton-Mobly Jr LB 43 Tyler DeStefani RJr LB 44 Kendal Parker RFr CB 45 Devin Pearson Fr LB 46 DaQuavius Reid RFr DE 50 Karrington King  Fr LB 51 Robert Williams RSo LB 52 Brandon Rodriguez RFr LB 54 Jordan Starnes  Fr DE 56 Fletcher O'Neil  RSo LB 57 Justin Bridges-Thompson Fr LB 58 Dustin Crouser  Fr DE 59 Payton Thomson RFr NT 65 Larry Ogunjobi RFr DE 91 Nick Carroll  Fr DE 92 James Middleton RFr NT 93 Hayden Beck RFr DE 94 Kyle Taylor RFr DE 95 Devin Clegg RFr DE 96 Devon Johnson  Jr NT 97 Tanner Flemming RFr DE 98 Josh Tann  RSo DE 99 Brandon Banks RFr	Special teams Pos. # Name Class P 33 Brandon Strupp RSr LS 48 Keaston Sinicki Fr K 62 Hayden Pezzoni RFr K 69 Stephen Muscarello RFr K 86 Blake Brewer Fr P 97 Garrett Stuart RFr	Head coach Brad Lambert (Kansas State) Coordinators/assistant coaches Jeff Mullen (Wittenberg) Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks Bruce Tall (Ohio Wesleyan) Defensive coordinator Phil Ratliff (Marshall) Recruiting coordinator/offensive line Damien Gary (Georgia) Running backs Johnson Richardson (Wofford) Tight ends Joe Tereshinski III (Georgia) Wide receivers James Adams (Wake Forest) Secondary Drew Dayton (Wake Forest) Inside linebackers John Russell, Jr. (Wake Forest) Secondary Napoleon Sykes (Wake Forest) Outside linebackers Legend (C) Team captain (S) Suspended (I) Ineligible Injured Redshirt Roster Last update: April 12, 2015

Depth chart

Defense
FS Desmond Cooper Alex Petzke ⋅		WLB ILB ILB SLB Nico Alcalde Daquan Lucas Caleb Clayton-Mobly Mark Hogan Tyler DeStefani Terry Caldwell Justin Bridges-Thompson Jalen Holt ⋅ Kendal Parker Micah Bryan ⋅					SS Martay Mattox Ardy Holmes ⋅
CB Terrance Winchester Greg Cunningham Jr. ⋅		DE NT DE James Middleton Larry Ogunjobi Brandon Banks Mark Pettit Tanner Fleming Devin Clegg Devon Johnson ⋅ ⋅						CB Tank Norman Devin Pearson Cortezz Nixon
Offense
WR Trent Bostick E.J. Rheinhart Dmarjai Devine	WR Austin Duke Corey Nesmith Jr. ⋅	LT LG C RG RT Jamal Covington Mason Sledge Thomas LaBianca Daniel Blitch Daniel Book Eugene German Casey Perry Jarred Barr Zach Thomas Wolfgang Zacherl ⋅ ⋅ Mason Sledge Mason Sledge ⋅					WR Justin Bolus C.J. Crawford ⋅	WR Mikel Hunter Will Thomas ⋅
				QB Matt Johnson Lee McNeill Patrick O'Brien
					RB Alan Barnwell Kalif Phillips ⋅		Special teams PK Blake Brewer PK Stephen Muscarello P Brandon Strupp KR Martay Mattox PR Mikel Hunter LS Keaston Sinicki H Patrick O'Brien

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
August 31	12:00 pm	Campbell	Jerry Richardson Stadium Charlotte, NC	WCCB	W 52–7	16,630A
September 7	12:00 pm	Chowan	Jerry Richardson Stadium Charlotte, NC	WCCB	W 47–7	16,598
September 14	12:00 pm	North Carolina Central	Jerry Richardson Stadium Charlotte, NC	WCCB	L 13–40	16,630A
September 21	6:00 pm	at No. 15 James Madison	Bridgeforth Stadium Harrisonburg, VA		L 7–34	18,302
September 28	2:00 pm	at Presbyterian	Bailey Memorial Stadium Clinton, SC	ESPN3	W 45–21	5,268
October 5	12:00 pm	No. 25 Gardner–Webb	Jerry Richardson Stadium Charlotte, NC	WCCB	W 53–51	12,222
October 12	12:00 pm	No. 13 (D2) UNC Pembroke	Jerry Richardson Stadium Charlotte, NC	WCCB	L 22–45	16,630A
October 26	1:30 pm	at No. 24 Charleston Southern	Buccaneer Field North Charleston, SC		L 14–36	4,319
November 2	3:00 pm	at No. 3 Coastal Carolina	Brooks Stadium Conway, SC	WCCB, WFXB, WOLO	L 25–50	9,221
November 9	12:00 pm	No. 20 (D3) Wesley	Jerry Richardson Stadium Charlotte, NC	WCCB	L 28–35	14,534
November 23	1:00 pm	at Morehead State	Jayne Stadium Morehead, KY		W 61–17	1,443
Homecoming Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to the game All times are in Eastern time

• ^A Denotes the then largest crowd in Jerry Richardson Stadium history.

Television

Local TV coverage was provided on WCCB with Sam Smith calling play-by-play. Former Carolina Panther Quarterback Brett Basanez and Jeff Zell with color commentary; and Brandon Davidow from the sideline.

Radio

Radio coverage for all games was broadcast by IMG College through the Charlotte 49ers Radio Network flagship station WZGV ESPN 730. The radio announcers were Matt Swierad with play-by-play, former Carolina Panther Kevin Donnalley with color commentary, and Bobby Rosinski with sideline reports.

Game summaries

Campbell Fighting Camels

See also: 2013 Campbell Fighting Camels football team

Campbell vs. Charlotte

1 2 3 4 Total Camels 0 7 0 0 7 • 49ers 22 13 10 7 52 Date: August 31 Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium Charlotte, NC Game start: 12:08 pm EDT Elapsed time: 3:06 Game attendance: 16,630 Game weather: 85 °F (29 °C), scattered clouds, no wind Referee: Steve Marlowe TV announcers (WCCB): Ryan Rose, Kenny Moore, Brandon Davidow, Jon Wilson Sources:

Scoring summary 1 14:14 CHAR Mark HOGAN 32 yd interception return (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 7–0 1 08:47 CHAR Justin BOLUS 1 yd pass from Matt JOHNSON (C.J. CRAWFORD rush) CHAR 15–0 1 00:55 CHAR Austin DUKE 19 yd pass from Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 22–0 2 14:49 CHAR Blake BREWER 35 yd field goal CHAR 25–0 2 09:32 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 15 yd run (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 32–0 2 02:08 CAMP Dakota WOLF 1 yd run (Alex BIBY kick) CHAR 32–7 2 00:00 CHAR Blake BREWER 20 yd field goal CHAR 35–7 3 13:35 CHAR Blake BREWER 40 yd field goal CHAR 38–7 3 11:36 CHAR Trent BOSTICK 47 yd pass from Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 45–7 4 14:35 CHAR Corey NESMITH JR 33 yd run (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 52–7

To open their inaugural season, Charlotte faced the Campbell Fighting Camels. Charlotte dominated the game, winning 52–7.

Charlotte opened the scoring in the first quarter when Mark Hogan returned an interception 32 yards for a touchdown, marking the first points in Charlotte 49ers football's history. Justin Bolus scored the 49ers' first offensive touchdown on a 1-yard pass from Matt Johnson. That was followed by the 49ers' first two-point conversion on a rush by C. J. Crawford. Austin Duke caught another touchdown pass from Matt Johnson followed by the first of Blake Brewer's four successful point-after attempts that day, to close out the first quarter.

Brewer opened the second quarter scoring on the 49ers' first three-point kick from 35 yards out. Kalif Phillips added to the 49ers' point total with a 15-yard touchdown run. Campbell scored their only points of the day on a 1-yard touchdown run by Dakota Wolf, and a successful point-after kick by Alex Biby. Charlotte ended the first half by scoring on a 20-yard Blake Brewer kick with no time left on the clock. Charlotte led Campbell at the half, 35–7.

Charlotte received the ball to open the second half and concluded the opening drive on Blake Brewer's third and final three-point conversion of the day, a successful 40-yard field goal. Trent Bostick closed the third-quarter scoring with a 47-yard passing touchdown from Matt Johnson.

The fourth quarter featured only one scoring drive, as Corey Nesmith Jr. ran in a 33-yard touchdown.

Top performers for the game included Charlotte quarterback Matt Johnson, who passed for 282 yards and 3 touchdowns. Charlotte running back Kalif Phillips had 9 carries for 66 yards and a touchdown. Charlotte receiver Trent Bostick had 4 receptions for 83 yards and a touchdown.

Game notes:

• First game in program history
• First game in the newly opened Jerry Richardson Stadium
• First game against an FCS opponent
• First win in program history

(DII) Chowan Hawks

See also: Chowan Hawks

Chowan vs. Charlotte

1 2 3 4 Total Hawks 0 7 0 0 7 • 49ers 19 7 14 7 47 Date: September 7 Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium Charlotte, NC Game start: 12:08 pm EDT Elapsed time: 2:48 Game attendance: 16,598 Game weather: 79 °F (26 °C), Partly Clouds, 1 mph (1.6 km/h) Referee: Ted Pitts TV announcers (WCCB): Ryan Rose, Kenny Moore, Brandon Davidow, Jon Wilson Sources:

Scoring summary 1 12:20 CHAR Austin Duke 10 yd pass from Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 7–0 1 04:52 CHAR TEAM safety CHAR 9–0 1 02:37 CHAR Blake BREWER 27 yd field goal CHAR 12–0 1 02:08 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 40 yd pass from Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 19–0 2 09:13 CHOW Antjuan RANDALL 35 yd pass from Cameron STOVER (Alex NOBOA kick) CHAR 19–7 2 08:58 CHAR Mikel HUNTER 96 yd kickoff return (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 26–7 3 05:19 CHAR Trent BOSTICK 30 yd pass from Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 33–7 3 03:57 CHAR Austin DUKE 7 yd pass from Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 40–7 4 13:49 CHAR Corey NESMITH JR. 10 yd pass from Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 47–7

In their second home game Charlotte faced the Chowan Hawks. Charlotte got their second victory in dominating fashion, winning 47–7.

Charlotte opened the scoring in the first half on an Austin Duke 10-yard touchdown reception from Matt Johnson. Charlotte scored the first safety in program history late in the first quarter. Blake Brewer added a 27-yard field goal, followed by a Kalif Phillips 40-yard touchdown reception from Matt Johnson to end the first-quarter scoring.

Chowan opened the second quarter scoring with a 35-yard touchdown reception for Antjuan Randall off a pass from Cameron Stover for Chowan's only points of the day. On the subsequent kickoff return Mikel Hunter returned the kick 96 yards for a touchdown, marking the longest scoring play in Charlotte's program history and ending the first-half scoring with Charlotte having a 26–7 lead.

Trent Bostick opened the third-quarter scoring with a 30-yard passing touchdown from Matt Johnson. Austin Duke closed the quarter with a 7-yard touchdown reception from Johnson as well.

The fourth quarter featured only one scoring drive, as Corey Nesmith Jr. caught in a 10-yard touchdown pass from Johnson, marking Matt Johnson's fifth touchdown pass of the day.

Top performers for the game once again included Charlotte Quarterback Matt Johnson, who passed for 256 yards and 5 touchdowns. Charlotte Running Back Alan Barnwell had 14 carries for 80 yards. Charlotte Receiver Austin Duke had 7 receptions for 83 yards and two touchdowns.

Game notes:

• First game against a Division II program.

NCCU Eagles

See also: 2013 North Carolina Central Eagles football team

NCCU vs. Charlotte

1 2 3 4 Total • Eagles 6 7 20 7 40 49ers 0 0 0 13 13 Date: September 7 Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium Charlotte, NC Game start: 12:06 pm EDT Elapsed time: 2:48 Game attendance: 16,630 Game weather: 69 °F (21 °C), Scattered Clouds, no wind Referee: Larry Saunders TV announcers (WCCB): Ryan Rose, Kenny Moore, Brandon Davidow, Jon Wilson Sources:

Scoring summary 1 06:56 NCCU Oleg PARENT 39 Yd NCCU 3–0 1 02:08 NCCU Oleg PARENT 21 Yd NCCU 6–0 2 02:24 NCCU Deyonta WRIGHT 4 Yd Run (Oleg PARENT Kick) NCCU 13–0 3 14:46 NCCU Adrian WILKINS 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Oleg PARENT Kick) NCCU 20–0 3 07:22 NCCU Tony WILLIAMS IV 48 Yd Interception Return (Pat Blocked) NCCU 26–0 3 02:41 NCCU Idreis AUGUSTUS 2 Yd Run (Oleg PARENT Kick) NCCU 33–0 4 08:20 CHAR Alan BARNWELL 2 Yd Run (Pat Failed) NCCU 33–6 4 04:35 NCCU Idreis AUGUSTUS 5 Yd Run (Oleg PARENT Kick) NCCU 40–6 4 00:06 CHAR Lee MCNIELL 10 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) NCCU 40–13

In their third home game Charlotte faced the NC Central Eagles. Charlotte suffered the first loss in program history as well as their first ever home loss, defeated soundly by the Eagles, 40–13

NC Central opened the scoring in the first half on two Oleg Parent field goals, the first from 39 yards and the second from 20 yards.

NC Central scored the first touchdown of the game late in the second quarter on a Deyonta Wright 4-yard run. NC Central took a 13–0 lead into halftime, holding the Charlotte 49ers to their first scoreless half of play.

Central took the opening second-half kickoff in on Adrian Wilkins 100-yard kickoff return. Midway through the third quarter a Tony Williams IV 48-yard interception of a Matt Johnson pass was returned for another Central touchdown. Idreis Augustus added a late third quarter score on a 2-yard run, holding the 49ers pointless going into the final quarter of play.

The 49ers avoided their first shutout after an Alan Barnwell 2-yard run gave them their first score of the game. Central responded on an Idreis Augustus 5-yard run. On the final play of the game the 49ers scored their second touchdown on a Lee McNeill 10-yard run.

Despite his 5 interceptions thrown in the game, Charlotte quarterback Matt Johnson passed for over 335 yards, setting a new personal best. NC Central running back Idreis Augustus had 16 carries for 80 yards and 2 touchdowns. Charlotte receiver Austin Duke had 7 receptions for 97.

Game notes:

• First game against a scholarship FCS opponent
• First loss in program history

#15 James Madison Dukes

See also: 2013 James Madison Dukes football team

JMU vs. Charlotte

1 2 3 4 Total 49ers 7 0 0 0 7 • Dukes 14 6 7 7 34 Date: September 21 Location: Bridgeforth Stadium Harrisonburg, VA Game start: 6:00 pm EDT Elapsed time: 2:48 Game attendance: 18,302 Game weather: 65 °F (18 °C), Rain, no wind Referee: Charles Jebran Sources:

Scoring summary 1 14:30 CHAR Matt JOHNSON 8 yd run (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 7–0 1 10:33 JMU Dae'Quan SCOTT 9 yd run (Cameron STARKE kick) TIED 7–7 1 02:44 JMU Dae'Quan SCOTT 20 yd run (Cameron STARKE kick) JMU 14–7 2 06:17 JMU Quintin HUNTER 37 yd pass From Michael BIRDSONG (Pat failed) JMU 20–7 3 05:45 JMU Rashard DAVIS 36 yd run (Cameron STARKE kick) JMU 27–7 4 11:20 JMU Khalid Abdullah 6 yd run (Cameron STARKE kick) JMU 34–7

James Madison was a late addition to the Charlotte 49ers' 2013 football schedule. Originally Charlotte had been scheduled to play future C-USA opponent ODU in 2013 and 2014. ODU, having secured a game against Vanderbilt during the summer, dropped the return game at Charlotte in 2014. Needing a short notice replacement home game for the next season, Charlotte reached out to JMU. JMU agreed to add an away game against Charlotte in 2014 in exchange for a home game in 2013. Subsequently, Charlotte dropped the ODU game in 2013 and replaced them with the game at JMU.

This was not only the first away game in Charlotte 49ers football history, but also the first night game and the first road loss. In addition, James Madison was ranked 15th in the Week 3 FCS polls at the time, making them Charlotte's first ranked opponent.

Charlotte recovered a JMU fumble on the opening kickoff, which set up a touchdown two plays later as Matt Johnson ran it in from 8 yards out. This early lead proved to be Charlotte's only scoring drive of the game. JMU answered on a 13-play scoring drive that concluded with a Dae'Quan Scott 9-yard rushing touchdown. Charlotte's next drive included 12 plays and got the 49ers to the JMU 1 yard line, but Charlotte turned the ball over on downs after being unable to break the plane of the goal line. JMU's next drive ended in a score as Dea'Quan Scott ran the ball in from 20 yards out for his second touchdown of the quarter.

The only score of the second quarter was a Michael Birdsong 37-yard pass to Quinton Hunter for a touchdown. Charlotte attempted a 58-yard field goal at the end of the half but missed. The halftime score was JMU up, 20–7.

The only score of the third quarter came on a Rashard Davis 36-yard rushing touchdown.

The final score of the game came in the fourth quarter as Khalid Abdullah ran in a touchdown from 2 yards out. The game ended in a JMU 34 to 7 victory.

Top performers for the game were all from JMU. Quarterback Michael Birdsong passed for 201 yards and 2 touchdowns, with only 1 interception. JMU running back Dae'Quan Scott had 35 carries for 176 yards and 2 touchdowns. JMU receiver Quinton Hunter had 3 receptions for 63 yards and a touchdown.

Game notes:

• First away game in program history.
• First away loss in program history.
• First night game in program history.
• First ranked opponent in program history.
• First rain game in program history.
• First out of state game in program history.
• First game in program history played in Virginia.

Presbyterian Blue Hose

See also: 2013 Presbyterian Blue Hose football team

Presbyterian vs. Charlotte

1 2 3 4 Total • 49ers 7 21 14 3 45 Blue Hose 14 0 0 7 21 Date: September 28 Location: Bailey Memorial Stadium Clinton, SC Game start: 2:05 pm EDT Elapsed time: 3:05 Game attendance: 5,268 Game weather: 73 °F (23 °C), Partly Cloudy, 10 mph (16 km/h) E Referee: Riley Johnson TV announcers (ESPN3): Evan Lepler, Nate Ross Sources:

Scoring summary 1 07:14 PRES Kaleb GRIFFIN 1 Yd Run (Brett WILSON Kick) PRES 7–0 1 04:08 CHAR Austin DUKE 3 Yd Pass From Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER Kick) TIED 7–7 1 00:51 PRES Demarcus ROUSE 1 Yd Run (Brett WILSON Kick) PRES 14–7 2 4:14 CHAR Kalif PHILLILPS 1 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) TIED 14–14 2 03:41 CHAR Alan BARNWELL 1 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) CHAR 21–14 2 01:04 CHAR Mikel HUNTER 53 Yd Pass From Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER Kick) CHAR 28–14 3 12:57 CHAR Trent BOSTICK 23 Yd Pass From Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER Kick) CHAR 35–14 3 02:47 CHAR Kalif PHILLILPS 7 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) CHAR 42–14 4 10:20 CHAR Blake Blake Brewer 30 Yd 30 Yd CHAR 45–14 4 06:33 PRES Demarcus ROUSE 2 Yd Run (Brett WILSON Kick) CHAR 45–21

Charlotte returned to their previous high-scoring ways on their second road game in program history. Presbyterian was the first of Charlotte's four games of the season against Big South Conference opponents. This would mark Charlotte's first ever away win. This would also be Charlotte's first nationally available game as part of ESPN3's broadcast package.

Presbyterian would score first on their second drive of the game. A Kaleb Griffin rushing touchdown from the 1-yard line. Charlotte would answer on the next drive with a Matt Johnson 3-yard scoring pass to Austin Duke for a touchdown. Presbyterian would take a 7-point lead into the second quarter after a Demarcus Wilson 1-yard rushing touchdown to close out the first quarter.

Kalif Phillips started a dominating Charlotte performance in the second quarter with a 1-yard rushing touchdown on the first drive of the quarter to tie the game. Charlotte would turn the ball over on an interception early in their next drive, but Presbyterian would be unable to convert the first down. Charlotte's next drive included 16 plays and resulted in an Alan Barnwell 1-yard touchdown to give Charlotte its first lead of the game. Charlotte would take a 14-point lead into the half after a Matt Johnson 53-yard pass to Mikel Hunter resulted in 7 more points. The halftime score was Charlotte up 28 to 14.

Charlotte continued their dominance into the second half as the 49ers ended their first drive of the half with a 23-yard Trent Bostick touchdown pass from Matt Johnson. Later in the half Kalif Phillips would get his second rushing touchdown of the day from 7 yards out.

Blake Brewer would add 3 points off a 30-yard field goal after the first Charlotte drive of the fourth quarter stalled. Presbyterian's next drive resulted in a Demarcus Rouse's second touchdown of the day from 2 yards out. Charlotte won the game 45 to 21.

Top performers for the game were Charlotte Quarterback Matt Johnson, who passed for 269 yards and 3 touchdowns, with only 1 interception. Presbyterian Running Back Demarcus Rouse had 18 carries for 79 yards and 2 touchdowns. Presbyterian Receiver Toby Antigha had 6 receptions for 100 yards.

Game Notes:

• First away victory.
• First game in program history played in South Carolina.

#24 Gardner-Webb Running Bulldogs

See also: 2013 Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs football team

Gardner-Webb vs. Charlotte

1 2 3 4 Total Runnin' Bulldogs 17 7 21 6 51 • 49ers 7 17 0 29 53 Date: October 5 Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium Charlotte, NC Game start: 12:08 pm EDT Elapsed time: 3:43 Game attendance: 12,222 Game weather: 77 °F (25 °C), Partly Cloudy, no wind Referee: Marshall Lewis TV announcers (WCCB): Ryan Rose, Kenny Moore, Brandon Davidow, Jon Wilson Sources:

Scoring summary 1 08:36 GWU Jordan DAY 22 Yd GWU 3–0 1 04:09 GWU Kenny COOK 3 Yd Pass From Lucas BEATTY (Jordan DAY Kick) GWU 10–0 1 02:50 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 6 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) GWU 10–7 1 00:16 GWU Kenny COOK 20 Yd Pass From Lucas BEATTY (Jordan DAY Kick) GWU 17–7 2 13:32 CHAR C.J. CRAWFORD 16 Yd Pass From Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER Kick) GWU 17–14 2 09:55 GWU Earnest HARMON 3 Yd Pass From Lucas BEATTY (Jordan DAY Kick) GWU 24–14 2 07:28 CHAR Blake BREWER 43 Yd GWU 24–17 2 00:14 CHAR Austin DUKE 26 Yd Pass From Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER Kick) TIED 24–24 3 10:13 GWU Earnest HARMON 1 Yd Pass From Lucas BEATTY (Jordan DAY Kick) GWU 31–24 3 08:31 GWU Juanne BLOUNT 1 Yd Run (Jordan DAY Kick) GWU 38–24 3 05:30 GWU Mike ESTES 27 Yd Pass From Richard JULES (Jordan DAY Kick) GWU 45–24 4 12:30 CHAR C.J. CEAWFORD 5 Yd Pass From Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER Kick) GWU 45–31 4 05:20 CHAR Ball Through End Zone GWU 45–33 4 04:27 CHAR Austin DUKE 21 Yd Pass From Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER Kick) GWU 45–40 4 03:15 CHAR Trent BOSTICK 48 Yd Pass From Matt JOHNSON (Two-Point Conversion Failed) CHAR 46–45 4 02:19 CHAR Alan BARNWELL 56 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) CHAR 53–45 4 00:31 GWU Juanne BLOUNT 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Conversion Failed) CHAR 53–51

Charlotte returned home from its two-game road trip for Military Appreciation Day to face their second ranked opponent and second Big South team of the year, the one-loss Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs. Gardner-Webb would score first, completing a Jordan Day 22-yard field goal after a 15-play drive. Lucas Beatty would complete a 3-yard pass to Kenny Cook for the Bulldogs' first touchdown. Charlotte scored their first touchdown of the day on a Kalif Phillips 6-yard run. The Bulldogs closed the first-quarter scoring on another Lucas Beatty pass to Kenny Cook for a 20-yard touchdown.

The 49ers would open the second quarter with a touchdown drive that would be completed with a Matt Johnson 16-yard pass to C.J. Crawford. Gardner-Webb would respond on the next drive with a Lucas Beatty 3-yard touchdown pass to Earnest Harmon. Blake Brewer added 3 more 49ers' points on a 43-yard field goal. On the final 49ers' drive of the half Matt Johnson completed a 26-yard pass to Austin Duke to tie the game at the half, 24 all.

The Bulldogs broke the halftime tie on their first drive of the second half, with Lucas Beatty completing another touchdown pass to Earnest Harmon from the 1-yard line. Gardner-Webb dominated the third quarter, adding two more touchdowns. The second score of the quarter would come after Blake Brewer's 48-yard field goal attempt was blocked by Drew White and recovered by the Bulldogs. On the same play Charlotte was penalized twice for unsportsmanlike conduct. The result was a Juanne Blount 1-yard touchdown run on the next play. The third GWU touchdown of the quarter would come on their next drive. Richard Jules would complete a 27-yard pass to Mike Estes. Blake Brewer would miss a 39-yard field goal to close out the half, with Gardner-Webb having a lead, 45–24.

Charlotte's fortunes would turn around dramatically in the fourth quarter, starting with a Matt Johnson 5-yard touchdown pass to C.J. Crawford. After a 3-and-out series for the Bulldogs, the 49ers would block the punt return and GWU would down it in the end zone for a safety. Charlotte would score again on the next drive of the quarter, a Matt Johnson 21-yard touchdown pass to Austin Duke. After another Bulldog's 3-and-out, Charlotte kick returner Mikel Hunter would return the ball to Gardner-Webb's 48 yard line. On the next play Matt Johnson would complete a 48-yard touchdown pass to Trent Bostick. The result was the 49ers' third touchdown of the fourth quarter and their first lead of the day. The two-point conversion attempt to give the 49ers a 3-point lead failed. On Gardner-Webb's second play after getting the ball back the 49ers' Caleb Clayton-Moby would force GWU's Juanne Blount to fumble, leading to 49er Mark Hogan recovering the ball for Charlotte. On the very next play Alan Barnwell scored a 54-yard rushing touchdown to put the 49ers up by 8 points with 3 minutes left in the game.

With time running out, Gardner-Webb put together a 14-play drive that resulted in a Juanne Blount 1-yard rushing touchdown. The Bulldogs' attempted 2-point conversion to tie the game failed. Gardner-Webb attempted an on-sides kick recovery, but Charlotte recovered the ball for the come-from-behind victory, winning 53 to 51 and the first victory in program history over a ranked opponent.

Top performers for the game were Charlotte quarterback Matt Johnson, who passed for 342 yards and 5 touchdowns. Gardner-Webb running back Juanne Blount had 32 carries for 133 yards and 2 touchdowns. Gardner-Webb receiver Kenny Cook had 10 receptions for 132 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Game notes:

• First victory over a ranked opponent

#13 (DII) UNC Pembroke Braves

See also: UNC Pembroke Braves

UNC Pembroke vs. Charlotte

1 2 3 4 Total • Braves 14 7 17 7 45 49ers 8 0 7 7 22 Date: October 12 Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium Charlotte, NC Game start: 12:08 pm EDT Elapsed time: 3:13 Game attendance: 16,630 Game weather: 72 °F (22 °C), Scattered Clouds, no wind Referee: Thomas Graham TV announcers (WCCB): Ryan Rose, Kenny Moore, Brandon Davidow, Jon Wilson Sources:

Scoring summary 1 10:40 UNCP Rontonio STANLEY 2 Yd Run (Connor HASKINS Kick) UNCP 7–0 1 08:26 CHAR Mikel HUNTER 2 Yd Pass From Matt JOHNSON (Lee MCNEILL Run For Two-Point Conversion) CHAR 8–7 1 05:02 UNCP Rontonio STANLEY 2 Yd Run (Connor HASKINS Kick) UNCP 14–8 2 06:34 UNCP Te'vell WILLIAMS 23 Yd Pass From Luke CHARLES (Connor HASKINS Kick) UNCP 21–8 3 10:15 UNCP Elliott POWELL 5 Yd Run (Connor HASKINS Kick) UNCP 28–8 3 06:57 UNCP Te'vell WILLIAMS 56 Yd Pass From Luke CHARLES (Connor HASKINS Kick) UNCP 35–8 3 02:28 UNCP Connor HASKINS 46 Yd UNCP 38–8 3 00:27 CHAR C.J. CRAWFORD 4 Yd Pass From Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER Kick) UNCP 38–15 4 09:26 UNCP B.J. BUNN 8 Yd Pass From Luke CHARLES (Connor HASKINS Kick) UNCP 45–15 4 03:48 CHAR C.J. CRAWFORD 17 Yd Pass From Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER Kick) UNCP 45–22

Charlotte would hold its first football Homecoming game against the #13 ranked team in DII, the senior laden UNC Pembroke Braves.

The Braves would take an early lead on their first drive of the game, scoring 7 points on a Rontonio Stanley 2-yard rushing touchdown. Charlotte would respond on the next drive, resulting in a Matt Johnson 2-yard touchdown pass to Mikel Hunter. The successful two-point conversion by Lee McNeill would give the 49ers a 1-point lead. Rontonio Stanley would score another 2-yard rushing touchdown to close out the first quarter scoring.

Pembroke would score the only points of the second quarter on a Luke Charles pass to Te’well Williams for 23 yards for a touchdown. The Braves would go into Halftime with a 21 to 8 lead.

Pembroke would complete the opening drive of the second half with Elliot Powell 5-yard rushing touchdown. On the Braves next drive Luke Charles would pass again to Te’well Williams for 23 yards for a touchdown. Connor Haskins would add 3 more points to Pembroke's total on a 46-yard field goal. The 49ers would end their scoring drought on the last drive of the third quarter when Matt Johnson would successfully complete a 4-yard pass to C.J. Crawford for a touchdown.

Pembroke would conclude its scoring campaign for the day on their first drive of the fourth quarter. Luke Charles would complete his third touchdown pass of the day, when he connected on an 8-yard touchdown pass to B.J. Bunn. The 49ers would score late in the half on a Matt Johnson 17-yard touchdown pass to C.J. Crawford. The game would end with the Braves upsetting the 49ers' inaugural football Homecoming Game, 45 to 22.

Top performers for the game were Charlotte Quarterback Matt Johnson, who passed for 278 yards, 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. Charlotte Running Back Alan Barnwell had 9 carries for 49. Charlotte Receiver Austin Duke had 9 receptions for 128 yards.

Charlotte would enter its first of two bye weeks in the season with a 4 to 3 record.

Game Notes:

• Only loss to a Division II team in program history.

#24 Charleston Southern Buccaneers

See also: 2013 Charleston Southern Buccaneers football team

Charleston Southern vs. Charlotte

1 2 3 4 Total 49ers 0 7 0 7 14 • Buccaneers 0 15 6 15 36 Date: October 26 Location: Buccaneer Field North Charleston, SC Game start: 1:00 pm EDT Elapsed time: 2:52 Game attendance: 4,319 Game weather: 65 °F (18 °C), Mostly Cloudy, 10 mph (16 km/h) NNE Referee: Kelvin Thorpe Sources:

Scoring summary 1 06:08 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 7 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) CHAR 7–0 2 12:20 CHSO Kyle COPELAND 3 Yd Run (Kyle COPELAND Run For Two-Point Conversion) CHSO 8–7 2 00:08 CHSO Kevin GLEARS 39 Yd Pass From Daniel CROGHAN III (Mark DEBOY Kick) CHSO 15 -7 3 10:13 CHSO Chris THEODORE 14 Yd Pass From Daniel CROGHAN III (Pat Failed) CHSO 21–7 3 06:52 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 14 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) CHSO 21–14 4 14:12 CHSO Team Tackled By Chris THEODORE In End Zone CHSO 23–14 4 05:09 CHSO Kyle COPELAND 5 Yd Run (T.J. HIGGINS Kick) CHSO 30–14 4 03:43 CHSO Mike HOLLOWAY 5 Yd Run (Two-Point Conversion Failed) CHSO 36–14

Charlotte would face their third ranked opponent of the season, and their third Big South opponent in the Charleston Southern Buccaneers. The game was Charleston Southern's homecoming, and their on-the-field performance would reflect a desire to please the returning alumni.

Charlotte would strike first in the game with a Kalif Phillips' 7-yard rushing touchdown. On the next series Charleston Southern would miss a Mark Deboy 29-yard field goal to close out the first quarter.

The Buccaneers would find the end zone for the first time in the day on a Kyle Copeland 3-yard touchdown run. Copeland would also score the subsequent two-point conversion to give the Buccaneers a 1-point lead. Daniel Croghan III would complete a 39-yard pass to Kevin Glears for the final points of the half. Charleston Southern would lead at halftime, 15 to 7.

On their first drive of the second half, the Buccaneers would conclude with a Daniel Croghan 14-yard touchdown pass to Chris Theodore. Charlotte would respond on the next drive with 13 plays ending in a 14-yard Kalif Phillips rushing touchdown. The 49ers would end the half down only by 7 points.

Desmond Cooper would recover a Daniel Croghan fumble on Charlotte's 3-yard line to end a Charleston Southern drive. Two plays later Alan Barnwell would be tackled in the end zone by Caleb Batchelor for a safety. Charleston Southern would then attempt an onsides kick, by the 49ers would recover the ball. Charleston Southern would pad their lead with two late touchdowns. The first on a Kyle Copeland's third rushing touchdown of the day, this time from the 5-yard line. Zac Bumgardner would recover an Alan Barnwell fumble on Charlotte's Next play from scrimmage. Three plays later the Buccaneers would score the final points of the game on a Mike Holloway 5-yard rushing touchdown. The game would end in a Buccaneer home victory of 35 to 14, and the Charlotte 49ers' second road loss of the season.

Top performers for the game were Charleston Southern Quarterback Daniel Croghan III, who passed for 173 yards and 2 touchdowns. Charleston Southern Running Back Christian Reyes had 26 carries for 181 yards. Charlotte Receiver Trent Bostick had 5 receptions for 114 yards.

#3 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

See also: 2013 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers football team

Coastal Carolina vs. Charlotte

1 2 3 4 Total 49ers 3 15 0 7 25 • Chanticlieers 14 16 6 14 50 Date: November 2 Location: Brooks Stadium Conway, SC Game start: 3:00 pm EDT Elapsed time: 3:11 Game attendance: 9,221 Game weather: 71 °F (22 °C), Broken Clouds, 10 mph (16 km/h) WNW Referee: Duane Heydt TV announcers (WCCB, WFXB, WOLO): Ryan Rose, Kenny Moore Sources:

Scoring summary 1 07:14 CCU Lorenzo TALIAFARRO 5 Yd Run (Alex CATRON Kick) CCU 7–0 1 02:32 CHAR Blake BREWER 30 Yd CCU 7–3 1 00:06 CCU Matt HAZEL 5 Yd Pass From Alex ROSS (Alex CATRON Kick) CCU 14–3 2 13:17 CHAR Matt JOHNSON 9 Yd Run (Mark PETTIT Run For Two-Point Conversion) CCU 14–11 2 13:02 CCU DeMario BENNETT 39 Yd Pass From Alex ROSS (Alex CATRON Kick) CCU 21–11 2 06:21 CCU Alex CATRON 29 Yd CCU 24–11 2 04:06 CHAR Alan BARNWELL 8 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) CCU 24–18 2 01:30 CCU Lorenzo TALIAFARRO 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Conversion Failed) CCU 30–18 3 10:21 CCU De'Angelo Henderson 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Conversion Failed) CCU 36–18 4 13:27 CCU Lorenzo TALIAFARRO 4 Yd Run (Alex CATRON Kick) CCU 43–18 4 08:12 CCU Brian KASS 2 Yd Run (Alex CATRON Kick) CCU 50–18 4 04:53 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 2 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) CCU 50–25

Charlotte would face their fourth and final ranked opponent of the season, and their fourth and final Big South opponent in the #3 ranked Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. The Chanticleers would be the 49ers' highest ranked opponent of the season. The game was Coastal Carolina's homecoming, making the third homecoming game in a row for the 49ers.

Lorrenzo Taliaferro would score the first points of the day on a 5-yard touchdown run on Coastal's second drive of the game. Charlotte would respond on a 16 play drive with a Blake Brewer 30-yard field goal. Coastal would add its second touchdown of the quarter on an Alex Ross 5-yard pass to Matt Hazel.

The 49ers would close the score to within 3 points on their first drive of the second quarter. Matt Johnson would score a 9-yard rushing touchdown followed by a successful Mark Pettit two-point conversion. Coastal would answer quickly on an Alex Ross 39-yard touchdown pass to DeMario Bennett. Coastal would later in the quarter go on a 20 play drive that ended in an Alex Catron 29-yard field goal. Charlotte would respond on the next drive with an Alan Barnwell 8-yard rushing touchdown to bring the score back to within 6 points. Taliaferro would tie the Big South Conference single season rushing touchdown record on a 3-yard run. Coastal would go to the half with a 30 to 18 lead.

De'Angelo Henderson would stretch Coastal's lead on the opening drive of the second half with a 2-yard rushing touchdown. Charlotte would get to the Coastal 19 yard line on the next series before LaDarius Hawthorne would intercept a Matt Johnson pass.

On the first drive of the fourth quarter Lorrenzo Taliaferro would score his final touchdown of the day from 4 yards out to set the Big South Conference single season rushing touchdown record. Brian Cass would add another 2-yard rushing touchdown to pad Coastal's substantial lead. Kalif Phillips would give the 49ers 2-yard rushing touchdown, but it would not be enough to overcome the point deficit. Coastal won the game 50 to 25.

Top performers for the game were Coastal Carolina Quarterback Alex Ross, who passed for 237 yards and 2 touchdowns. Coastal Carolina Running Back Lorenzo Taliaferro had 24 carries for 139 yards and 3 touchdowns. Charlotte Receiver Mikel Hunter had 5 receptions for 89 yards.

#20 (DIII) Wesley College Wolverines

See also: Wesley Wolverines

Wesley College vs. Charlotte

1 2 3 4 Total • Wolverines 7 7 7 14 35 49ers 0 7 14 7 28 Date: November 9 Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium Charlotte, NC Game start: 12:05 pm EST Elapsed time: 3:28 Game attendance: 14,534 Game weather: 53 °F (12 °C), Partly Cloudy, 1 mph (1.6 km/h) Referee: Lee Hendrick TV announcers (WCCB): Ryan Rose, Kenny Moore, Mark Davidow, Jon Wilson Sources:

Scoring summary 1 09:33 WESL Joe CALLAHAN 1 yd run (Jon STORCK kick) WESL 7-0 2 04:19 WESL Kyle GEORGE 2 Yd Pass From Joe CALLAHAN (Jon STORCK Kick) WESL 14-0 2 02:43 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 12 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) WESL 14-7 3 14:16 CHAR Mark PETTIT 22 Yd Pass From Lee MCNEILL (Blake BREWER Kick) TIED 14-14 3 09:33 CHAR Matt JOHNSON 3 Yd Pass From C.J. CRAWFORD (Blake BREWER Kick) CHAR 21-14 3 02:09 WESL Rick JACKSON 2 Yd Run (Jon STORCK Kick) TIED 21-21 4 14:56 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 1 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick) CHAR 28-21 4 08:41 WESL Bryce SHADE 17 Yd Pass From Joe CALLAHAN (Jon STORCK Kick) TIED 28-28 4 02:14 WESL Joe CALLAHAN 1 Yd Run (Jon STORCK Kick) WESL 35-28

Charlotte returned home on November 9 for their 6th and final home game of season against ranked DIII opponent Wesley College. It was also the inaugural football Senior Day for the 49ers. The Niners said good bye and thanks to six of the players from the inaugural team; Mark Hogan, C.J. Crawford, Brandon Strupp, Alex Petzke, Zeb Little and Mikel Hunter.

Wesley would strike first in the first half with a Joe Callahan 1-yard run for a touchdown. The Wolverines would hold the 49ers scoreless in the first quarter.

Wesley would strike first again midway through the second quarter when Joe Callahan would connect on a 2-yard pass to Kyle George for 7 more points after Jon Storck's successful Point-After attempt. Charlotte would finally find the endzone on the next series on a Kalif Phillips 12-yard rushing touchdown. The score at the half would be Wesley up 14 to 7 on the 49ers.

Charlotte would open the second half by recovering a forced fumble on the opening kickoff at the Wesley 22 yard line. They'd line up for a field goal attempt after gaining no yards on a 3-and-out series, but backup quarterback and place holder Lee McNeill would throw the snapped ball to Mark Pettit, who was waiting for it in the endzone for a touchdown. After Wesley went 3-and-out on their next series, Charlotte would gain the lead for the first time in the day off a Matt Johnson 3-yard touchdown pass to C.J. Crawford. Later in the quarter the Wolverines would tie the score again on a Rick Jackson 2-yard rushing touchdown.

Charlotte would score on the opening play of the fourth quarter on a Kalif Phillips 1-yard rushing touchdown. Three series later Joe Callahan would connect with Bryce Shade for a 17-yard passing touchdown to tie the score for the third time in the day. With 2 and a half minutes left on the clock Wesley would retake the lead on a Joe Callahan 1-yard rushing touchdown. Charlotte would put together a 12 play drive to get to the Wesley 28 yard line, but Charlotte Quarterback Matt Johnson would be unable to connect on three subsequent passing plays and would turn the ball over on downs. Wesley would then take a knee to win 35 to 28.

Top performers for the day would include Wesley Quarterback Joe Callahan, who passed for 317 yards and 2 touchdowns, with 2 interceptions. Charlotte Running Back Kaliff Phillips would rush for 93 yards and two touchdowns. Wesley Wide Receiver Kyle George would get 8 receptions for 143 yards and a touchdown.

Game Notes:

• First game against a Division III team in program history.
• Only loss to a Division III team in program history.

Morehead State Eagles

See also: 2013 Morehead State Eagles football team

Morehead State vs. Charlotte

1 2 3 4 Total • 49ers 13 28 7 13 61 Eagles 7 3 0 7 17 Date: November 23 Location: Jayne Stadium Morehead, KT Game start: 1:00 pm EST Elapsed time: 2:46 Game attendance: 1,443 Game weather: 39 °F (4 °C), Sunny, 10 mph (16 km/h) N Referee: James Arnold Sources:

Scoring summary 1 9:36 MORE Brandon BORNHAUSER 1 yd run (Luke BOYD kick) MORE 7-1 1 5:21 CHAR C.J. CRAWFORD 33 yd pass from Matt JOHNSON (Blake BREWER kick) TIED 7-7 1 3:31 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 50 yd run (Mark PETTIT rush failed) CHAR 13-7 2 14:46 CHAR Alan BARNWELL 70 yd run (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 20-7 2 11:11 CHAR Caleb CLAYTON-MOLBY 70 yd interception return (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 27-7 2 6:56 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 4 yd run (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 34-7 2 0:29 MORE Luke BOYD 35 yd field goal CHAR 34-10 2 0:08 CHAR Kalif PHILLIPS 12 yd run (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 41-10 3 2:23 CHAR Matt JOHNSON 68 yd run (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 48-10 4 13:58 MORE Justin CORNWALL 19 yd pass from Austin GAHAFER (Luke BOYD kick) CHAR 48-17 4 12:00 CHAR Blake BREWER 41 yd field goal CHAR 51-17 4 7:08 CHAR Blake BREWER 40 yard field goal CHAR 54-17 4 5:43 CHAR Damarrell ALEXANDER 51 yd run (Blake BREWER kick) CHAR 61-17

Following their second and final bye week of the 2013 season, Charlotte would end their inaugural season on the road facing the first opponent they ever scheduled, the Morehead State Eagles.

Morehead St. would score on their first drive of the game on a Brandon Bornhauser 1-yard touchdown run to take the early lead. On their third offensive series the 49ers would tie the game on a Matt Johnson 33-yard touchdown pass to senior receiver C.J. Crawford. On their next offensive series on the second play the 49ers would take the lead on a Kalif Phillips 50-yard rushing touchdown.

On the first play of the second quarter Charlotte rusher Alan Barnwell would extend the 49ers' lead on a break-away 70-yard touchdown run. The Eagles would put together an 11 play drive to get into 49ers' territory on the next series, but the 49ers' Caleb Clayton-Mobly would intercept a pass from Eagles quarterback Austin Gahafer and return it 70 yards for another 49ers' touchdown. On the 49ers' next series Kaliff Phillips would get his second rushing score of the day on a 4-yard touchdown score. Morehead St. would put together a 13 play series late in the half that ended in a Luke Boyd 35-yard field goal. On the ensuing kick return Charlotte returner Justin Bridges-Thompson would return the kick 64 yards to the Morehead St. 12 yard line. On the next play Kalif Phillips would get his third rushing touchdown on a 12-yard run. At the half Charlotte lead the Eagles 41 to 10.

After the high scoring second quarter, the third quarter would only yield one score. Morehead St. would attempt a 44-yard Luke Boyd field goal to end their first drive of the second half, but would miss. Charlotte would cap their final drive of the quarter on a Matt Johnson, 68 yard quarterback-keeper rushing touchdown.

The Eagles would find the end zone on their first series of the fourth quarter on an Austin Gahafer pass to Justin Cornwall for a 19-yard touchdown in the corner of the end zone. The 49ers would cap their next possession on a Blake Brewer 41-yard field goal. On their first play of the next series the 49ers' Kendal Parker forced Brandon Reeves of Morehead St. to fumble the ball, which resulted in Charlotte's Greg Cunningham Jr. recovering the ball for the 49ers. Their resulting next drive was capped by a Blake Brewer 40-yard field goal. After a Morehead St. four-and-out the 49ers scored the final points of the game on a Damarrell Alexander 51-yard rushing touchdown, to get the 49ers over the 60-point scoring threshold for the first time in program history. The final score was Charlotte 61 and Morehead State 17.

Top performers for the day were Charlotte quarterback Matt Johnson, who passed for 141 yards and ran in a touchdown. Charlotte running back Kaliff Phillips rushed for 86 yards and three touchdowns. Charlotte Wide receiver C.J. Crawford made 5 receptions for 68 yards and a touchdown.

Game notes:

First game in program history played in Kentucky.

Attendance

The largest crowd for a Charlotte football game at Jerry Richardson Stadium was 16,630. The 49ers hit that figure three times during the 2013 season including the Inaugural Game. This figure is the current maximum standing room capacity of Jerry Richardson Stadium. They also exceeded the stadium's maximum seating capacity 4 times during the season.

Season	Games	Sellouts	W–L (%)	Attendance	Average	Best
2013	6	4	3–3 (.500)	93,244	15,540	16,630

Statistics

As the 49ers inaugural season, team and individual records were set for the first time in 2013.

Season records

2013 Charlotte 49ers Football Team Season Records
Category	Record
Games played	11
Win–loss–tie	5-6-0
Home record	3-3-0
Away record	2-3-0
All purpose yards per game	571.9 yds
Total plays	827
Total offense	4934 yds
Total offense per game	448.5 yds
Yards per play	6.7 yds
Total points	367
Touchdowns	48
Points per game	33.4
First downs	256
Rushing first downs	114
Passing first downs	118
Penalty first downs	24
First downs per game	23.3
Penalties	70
Penalty yards	587 yds
Penalty yards average	53.4 yds
Time of possession per game	24:41
Third down conversions	63/159
Fourth down conversions	11/20
On-side kicks	1/2
Red-zone scores	34/43
Red-zone touchdowns	29/43
Touchdown rushes	23
TD rushing points	138
Rushes	439
Yards rushing	2275 yds
Yards per rush	5.2 yds
Longest rush	70 yds
Touchdown passes	22
TD passing points	132
Yards passing	2659 yds
Pass attempts	388
Pass completions	230
Interceptions	12
Longest pass	53
Yards per pass	6.9 yds
Yards per catch	11.6 yds
Pass efficiency	129.37
Field goals	9
Field goal points	27
Field goal attempts	15
Longest field goal	43 yds
Punt returns	20
Touchdowns on punt returns	0
TD punt return points	0
Punt return yards	97 yds
Punt return average	4.8 yds
Longest punt return	22 yds
Kick returns	52
Touchdowns on kick returns	1
TD kick return points	6
Kick returns yards	1073 yds
Kick returns average	20.6 yds
Longest kick return	96 yds
Point afters scored	42
Point after attempts	43
2-point conversions	3
2-point conversion rushes	3
2-point conversion passes	0
Safeties	2
Points from safeties	4
Punts	54
Punting yards	2058 yds
Punting average	38.1 yds
Longest punt	55 yds
Punts inside the 20	16
Punts over 50 yards	6
Punts blocked	0
Punt touchbacks	3
Kickoffs	66
Kickoff yards	3964 yds
Kickoff average	60.1 yds
Kickoff touchbacks	8
Tackles by	930
Team tackles	322
Solo tackles	608
Sacks by	19.0
Fumbles caused by	16
Fumbles recovered	14
Interceptions by	15
Interception yards	187 yds
Interception return average	12.5 yds
Passes broken-up by	38
Blocked kicks	2
Fumbles by	24
Fumbles lost	14

2013 Charlotte 49ers Football Individual Season Records
Category	Record	Player
Touchdowns	13	Kalif Phillips
All-Purpose Yards	727 yds	Austin Duke
Rushes	133	Alan Barnwell
Yards Rushing	716 yds	Kalif Phillips
Touchdown Rushes	12	Kalif Phillips
Longest Rush	70 yds	Alan Barnwell
Pass Attempts	371	Matt Johnson
Pass Completions	223	Matt Johnson
Yards Passing	2581 yds	Matt Johnson
Touchdown Passes	21	Matt Johnson
Longest Pass	53 yds	Matt Johnson
Receptions	62	Austin Duke
Yards Receiving	727 yds	Austin Duke
Touchdown Receptions	6	Austin Duke
Longest Reception	53 yds	Mikel Hunter
Field Goals	9	Blake Brewer
Field Goal Points	27	Blake Brewer
Longest Field Goal	43 yds	Blake Brewer
Longest Field Goal Attempt	58 yds	Blake Brewer
Punts	54	Brandon Strupp
Punting Average	38.1 yds	Brandon Strupp
Longest Punt	55 yds	Brandon Strupp
Punts Inside the 20	16	Brandon Strupp
Punt Returns	15	Mikel Hunter
Longest Punt Return	22 yds	Austin Duke
Kickoff Returns	23	Mikel Hunter
Longest Kickoff Return	96 yds	Mikel Hunter
Tackles	85	Martay Mattox
Solo Tackles	49	Martay Mattox
Sacks	2.5	Larry Ogunjobi
Interceptions	3	Terrance Winchester
Passes Broken-Up	6	Terrance Winchester
Fumble Recoveries	3	Caleb Clayton-Mobly
Blocked Kicks (tie)	1	Nico Alcalde
Blocked Kicks (tie)	1	Terrance Winchester

Per-game records

2013 Charlotte 49ers Football Team Game Records
Category	Record	Opponent	Date
Rushes	52	@Coastal Carolina	11/2
Yards Rushing	439 yds	@ Morehead State	11/23
Yards per Rush	10.5 yds	@ Morehead State	11/23
Touchdown Rushes	6	@ Morehead State	11/23
Pass Attempts	56	N.C. Central	9/14
Pass Completions	38	N.C. Central	9/14
Yards Passing (tie)	342 yds	N.C. Central	9/14
Yards Passing (tie)	342 yds	Gardner-Webb	10/5
Yards per Pass	11.2 yds	@ Presbyterian	9/28
Touchdown Passes (tie)	5	Chowan	9/7
Touchdown Passes (tie)	5	Gardner-Webb	10/5
Total Plays	106	N.C. Central	9/14
Total Offense	586 yds	Gardner-Webb	10/5
Yards per Play	11.2 yds	@ Morehead State	11/23
Points	61	@ Morehead State	11/23
Sacks By (tie)	4	Chowan	9/7
Sacks By (tie)	4	@ Morehead State	11/23
First Downs (tie)	31	N.C. Central	9/14
First Downs (tie)	31	Gardner-Webb	10/5
Penalties	10	Gardner-Webb	10/5
Penalty Yards	86 yds	Gardner-Webb	10/5
Turnovers	7	N.C. Central	9/14
Interception By	3	Chowan	9/7
Punts	8	@ James Madison	9/21
Punting Average	42.3 yds	Gardner-Webb	10/5
Longest Punt (tie)	55 yds	N.C. Central	9/14
Longest Punt (tie)	55 yds	@ James Madison	9/21
Longest Punt (tie)	55 yds	@ Presbyterian	9/28
Punts Inside the 20 (tie)	3	Chowan	9/7
Punts Inside the 20 (tie)	3	Wesley	11/9
Longest Punt Return	22 yds	@ Charleston Southern	10/26

2013 Charlotte 49ers Football Individual Game Records
Category	Record	Player	Opponent	Date
Touchdowns	3	Kalif Phillips	@ Morehead State	11/23
All-Purpose Yards	201 yds	Mikel Hunter	@ Coastal Carolina	11/2
Rushes	21	Matt Johnson	@ James Madison	9/21
Yards Rushing	132 yds	Kalif Phillips	@ Coastal Carolina	11/2
Touchdown Rushes	3	Kalif Phillips	@ Morehead State	11/23
Longest Rush	70 yds	Alan Barnwell	@ Morehead State	11/23
Pass Attempts	52	Matt Johnson	N.C. Central	9/14
Pass Completions	35	Matt Johnson	N.C. Central	9/14
Yards Passing	342 yds	Matt Johnson	Gardner-Webb	10/5
Touchdown Passes (tie)	5	Matt Johnson	Chowan	9/7
Touchdown Passes (tie)	5	Matt Johnson	Gardner-Webb	10/5
Longest Pass	53 yds	Matt Johnson	@ Presbyterian	9/28
Receptions (tie)	9	Trent Bostick	Gardner-Webb	10/5
Receptions (tie)	9	Austin Duke	UNC Pembroke	10/12
Receptions (tie)	9	Mikel Hunter	UNC Pembroke	10/12
Yards Receiving	158 yds	Austin Duke	UNC Pembroke	10/12
Touchdown Receptions (tie)	2	Austin Duke	Chowan	9/7
Touchdown Receptions (tie)	2	Austin Duke	Gardner-Webb	10/5
Touchdown Receptions (tie)	2	C.J. Crawford	Gardner-Webb	10/5
Touchdown Receptions (tie)	2	C.J. Crawford	UNC Pembroke	10/12
Longest Reception	53 yds	Mikel Hunter	@ Presbyterian	9/28
Field Goals	3	Blake Brewer	Campbell	8/31
Longest Field Goal	43 yds	Blake Brewer	Gardner-Webb	10/5
Longest Field Goal Attempt	58 yds	Blake Brewer	@ James Madison	9/21
Punts	8	Brandon Strupp	@ James Madison	9/21
Punting Average	42.3 yds	Brandon Strupp	Gardner-Webb	10/5
Longest Punt (tie)	55 yds	Brandon Strupp	N.C. Central	9/14
Longest Punt (tie)	55 yds	Brandon Strupp	@ James Madison	9/21
Longest Punt (tie)	55 yds	Brandon Strupp	@ Presbyterian	9/28
Punts Inside the 20 (tie)	3	Brandon Strupp	Chowan	9/7
Punts Inside the 20 (tie)	3	Brandon Strupp	Wesley	11/9
Longest Punt Return	22 yds	Austin Duke	@ Charleston Southern	10/26
Longest Kickoff Return	96 yds	Mikel Hunter	Chowan	9/7
Tackles	18.0	Marty Mattox	@ James Madison	9/21
Solo Tackles (tie)	10	Caleb Clayton-Mobly	Gardner-Webb	10/5
Solo Tackles (tie)	10	Micah Bryant	UNC Pembroke	10/12
Sacks	2.0	Mark Hogan	@ Morehead State	11/23
Tackles for Loss (tie)	3.0	G. Cunningham	Chowan	9/7
Tackles for Loss (tie)	3.0	Terry Caldwell	N.C. Central	9/14
Tackles for Loss (tie)	3.0	Nico Alcalde	@ Charleston Southern	10/26
Interceptions (tie)	1	Mark Hogan	Campbell	8/31
Interceptions (tie)	1	Terrence Winchester	Campbell	8/31
Interceptions (tie)	1	Mark Hogan	Chowan	9/7
Interceptions (tie)	1	Cortezz Nixon	Chowan	9/7
Interceptions (tie)	1	Micah Bryant	Chowan	9/7
Interceptions (tie)	1	Terrence Winchester	@ James Madison	9/21
Interceptions (tie)	1	G. Cunningham	@ James Madison	9/21
Interceptions (tie)	1	Desmond Cooper	@ Presbyterian	9/28
Interceptions (tie)	1	Tank Norman	@ Presbyterian	9/28
Interceptions (tie)	1	Martay Mattox	Gardner-Webb	10/5
Interceptions (tie)	1	Terrence Winchester	UNC Pembroke	10/12
Interceptions (tie)	1	Martay Mattox	Wesley	11/9
Interceptions (tie)	1	Brandon Banks	Wesley	11/9
Interceptions (tie)	1	Ardy Holmes	@ Morehead State	11/23
Interceptions (tie)	1	Caleb Clayton-Mobly	@ Morehead State	11/23