American Athletic Conference2026 SEASON

Charlotte49ers

1–8OverallAmerican Athletic ConferenceAP rank not published

SP+ RANKNot publishedPreseason FPI RANKNot publishedESPN WIN TOTALNot publishedPublished line PLAYOFF ODDSNot publishedOutlet not published

Sourced. Dated. Never guessed.Dataset as of Sep 5, 2026

THE ROAD AHEAD

2026 schedule

12 games · Regular season

WEEK 0Aug 29

Bye week

A week to reset.

OPEN WEEK

WEEK 1Sep 5

The Citadel (FCS)

Jerry Richardson Stadium

Result not publishedTV not published

WEEK 2Sep 12

#19 Ole Miss

Vaught-Hemingway Stadium

L 9–41FINAL

WEEK 3Sep 19

Appalachian State

Kidd Brewer Stadium

L 21–26FINAL

WEEK 4Sep 26

Louisiana

Jerry Richardson Stadium

L 7–34FINAL

Dataset as of Sep 5, 2026. Times shown in Eastern Time.Where to watch

THE ROSTER RESHUFFLE

Transfer portal

0 in / 4 out · net -4

Incoming0

DATE

No incoming moves recorded

No verified transfers in this direction appear in the current dataset.

Outgoing4

DATE

Liam Boyd

To Michigan State

Jan 16

Rod Gainey Jr.

To LSU

Jan 16

Javen Nicholas

To Duke

Jan 16

Yamil Talib

To Colorado

Jan 16

Verified moves · As of Sep 7, 2026Full transfer ledger

THE LOCKER ROOM

Meet the roster

112 players listed

Position groups

Expand to explore

QBCole Gonzales · Jaylen White5

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Cole Gonzales

QB · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Jaylen White

QB · FR

Measurements not published

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Grayson Loftis

QB · SR

Measurements not published

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Conner Harrell

QB · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Luke McNulty

QB · SO

Measurements not published

RBKhamani Alexander · D'Mariun Perteet7

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Khamani Alexander

RB · SR

Measurements not published

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D'Mariun Perteet

RB · SR

Measurements not published

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Chance Williams

RB · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Henry Rutledge

RB · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Jariel Cobb

RB · SO

Measurements not published

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Malachi Drayton

RB · FR

Measurements not published

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Chris Najm

RB · FR

Measurements not published

WRCam Pedro · Jaden Barnes14

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Cam Pedro

WR · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Jaden Barnes

WR · SR

Measurements not published

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Jaylen Hampton

WR · JR

Measurements not published

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Tank Boston

WR · JR

Measurements not published

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Zyheem Collick

WR · JR

Measurements not published

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KD Hunter-Gibson

WR · SR

Measurements not published

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Caleb Tucker

WR · FR

Measurements not published

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Adam Hopkins IV

WR · SR

Measurements not published

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Seth Franklin

WR · SR

Measurements not published

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Donte Nicholson

WR · FR

Measurements not published

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Sean Manuel

WR · SO

Measurements not published

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Jeremiah Hoffman

WR · SO

Measurements not published

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Shelden Golliday

WR · FR

Measurements not published

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Derrick Eley

WR · JR

Measurements not published

TELogan Mauldin · Gus McGee7

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Logan Mauldin

TE · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Gus McGee

TE · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Brody Dawyot

TE · FR

Measurements not published

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Brady Rhoads

TE · JR

Measurements not published

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Grant Laskey

TE · JR

Measurements not published

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Jason Jeffares

TE · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Lane Wadle

TE · JR

Measurements not published

OLRod Green · Isaac Sikes-Rasby20

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Rod Green

OL · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Isaac Sikes-Rasby

OL · SO

Measurements not published

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Mathias Nielsen

OL · SR

Measurements not published

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Jake Allen

OL · FR

Measurements not published

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Luke Sandy

OL · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Mason McGill

OL · FR

Measurements not published

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Reginhard Pierre-Nau

OL · SR

Measurements not published

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Callum Cary

OL · FR

Measurements not published

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O'Shea Stroman

OL · JR

Measurements not published

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Nic Cruji

OL · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Omarion Davis

OL · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Dom Silvia

OL · JR

Measurements not published

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Cody Taylor

OL · FR

Measurements not published

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Amar Harper

OL · SR

Measurements not published

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Daniel Phillips

OL · FR

Measurements not published

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J'Ven Williams

OL · SR

Measurements not published

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Kristos Fernandez

OL · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Isaiah Bullerdick

OL · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Dylan Nolan-Cook

OL · JR

Measurements not published

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Tristen Brown

OL · SO

Measurements not published

DLJaylon Johnson · DJ Burgess21

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Jaylon Johnson

DL · SR

Measurements not published

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DJ Burgess

DL · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Calif Spencer

DL · SR

Measurements not published

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Curtis Simpson

DL · JR

Measurements not published

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Kendal Brown

DL · JR

Measurements not published

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Ayo Tifase

DL · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Darius Wallace

DL · JR

Measurements not published

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Colin Bussey

DL · FR

Measurements not published

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Jamil Davis

DL · SO

Measurements not published

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Austin Herndon

DL · FR

Measurements not published

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Jamarrion Solomon

DL · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Kaiden Bower

DL · FR

Measurements not published

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Shaku Sangarie

DL · SR

Measurements not published

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Lewis Price-Law

DL · SO

Measurements not published

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Caleb Irving

DL · JR

Measurements not published

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D'Nas White

DL · JR

Measurements not published

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Chris Morton

DL · SO

Measurements not published

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Takeo Massey

DL · SO

Measurements not published

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Devin Ancrum

DL · SO

Measurements not published

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Ehigie Aliu-Otokiti

DL · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Jaylen Doss

DL · SO

Measurements not published

LBJerry Wall III · Gavin Willis10

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Jerry Wall III

LB · JR

Measurements not published

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Gavin Willis

LB · SR

Measurements not published

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Kadin Schmitz

LB · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Gray Patterson

LB · FR

Measurements not published

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Stellan Bowman

LB · JR

Measurements not published

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Latrell Sellers

LB · FR

Measurements not published

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Parker Startz

LB · JR

Measurements not published

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Mikey Domanik

LB · FR

Measurements not published

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Will Estes

LB · SO

Measurements not published

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Leo Housel-Rajacich

LB · FR

Measurements not published

DBCollin Gill · Jameel Croft, Jr.22

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Collin Gill

DB · SR

Measurements not published

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Jameel Croft, Jr.

DB · SR

Measurements not published

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Dy'Lon Womack

DB · SO

Measurements not published

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Tradarius Smith

DB · JR

Measurements not published

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Jonathan Patterson

DB · JR

Measurements not published

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Nireek Sharpe

DB · SR

Measurements not published

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DeQuinder Williams II

DB · JR

Measurements not published

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CJ Clinkscales, Jr.

DB · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Shamar McIntosh

DB · JR

Measurements not published

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Kameron Manley

DB · JR

Measurements not published

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Chase Usher

DB · FR

Measurements not published

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Zayden Laing-Taylor

DB · SR

Measurements not published

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Maddox West

DB · FR

Measurements not published

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Kaden Catoe

DB · FR

Measurements not published

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Josh Hines

DB · FR

Measurements not published

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Devon St. Clair

DB · SO

Measurements not published

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Kevin Beckham, Jr.

DB · JR

Measurements not published

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Cornell Allen

DB · JR

Measurements not published

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Donald Smith III

DB · SR

Measurements not published

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Tyson Craig

DB · SO

Measurements not published

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Alchino Blakely

DB · FR

Measurements not published

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Spencer Makuch

DB · FR

Measurements not published

KAiden Bui · Charlie Birtwistle2

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Aiden Bui

K · SO

Measurements not published

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Charlie Birtwistle

K · JR

Measurements not published

PIan Kelly · Bronson Long2

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Ian Kelly

P · SO

Measurements not published

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Bronson Long

P · 5TH

Measurements not published

LSHenry Searcy · Charlie Becker2

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Henry Searcy

LS · SO

Measurements not published

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Charlie Becker

LS · FR

Measurements not published

Inside the depth chartPROJECTED · First string by unit

Status: PROJECTED (Ourlads updated 09/04/2026 1:30PM ET) — Week 1 opener vs The Citadel Sept 5, 2026

offense

WR-XJaden Barnes

WR-ZJaylen Hampton

WR-SLDerrick Eley

LTJ'Ven Williams

LGLuke Sandy

CNic Cruji

RGIsaiah Bullerdick

RTKristos Fernandez

TEGus McGee

QBCole Gonzales

RBChance Williams

defense

LDEDJ Burgess

NTDevin Ancrum

DTJamarrion Solomon

RDECurtis Simpson

WLBKadin Schmitz

MLBGavin Willis

LCBJameel Croft, Jr.

SSCollin Gill

FSDy'Lon Womack

RCBCJ Clinkscales, Jr.

NBJonathan Patterson

special teams

PBronson Long

PKAiden Bui

KOIan Kelly

LSHenry Searcy

HBronson Long

PRHenry Rutledge

KRDerrick Eley

Availability & fantasy notebookReported roles and player status · Sep 5, 2026

Availability report

Not published for this team.

Fantasy notes

No published fantasy notes for this team.

MAKE A SATURDAY OF IT

Your gameday, covered

Watch guide

HOME FIELD

Jerry Richardson Stadium

Charlotte, NC

15,314STADIUM CAPACITY

Gameday guideVerified Sep 7, 2026

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Before you reach the gate

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Getting there

CATS buses serve UNC Charlotte. LYNX does not stop at the stadium.

ON THE AIR · LOCAL FLAGSHIP

WFNZ92.7 FM / 610 AM

Charlotte 49ers Radio Network · Charlotte, NC

As of Sep 8, 2026Listen with the network

Policies and broadcasts can change. Confirm details with the official athletics site before traveling.

BEYOND THE EYE TEST

By the numbers

2026 preseason · Published, not modeled here

Preseason outlook

2026

SP+ OVERALLNot published

NATIONAL RANKNot published

OffenseNot published

Not published

DefenseNot published

Not published

Points per 20 possessions · Offense: higher is better. Defense: lower is better. Shared 0–60 scale.

ESPN FPI rank: Not published
Win total line vs. projection: Not published / Not published
Playoff probability Outlet not published: Not published

As of Sep 27, 2026

Ratings through the years

FINAL

SEASONSP+ / FEIRANK

2025-26.7 SP+#134

2024-0.6 FEI#108

2023-0.9 FEI#125

2022-1.1 FEI#129

2021-0.9 FEI#122

2020-0.7 FEI#113

Earlier seasons

2019-0.6 FEI#111

2018-0.7 FEI#107

2017-1.3 FEI#126

2016-1.0 FEI#123

2015-1.2 FEI#127

BUILT OVER SATURDAYS

The program archive

Season records & national player finishes

Season by season

Published team statistics by season. PPG means points per game.
Season	Record	PPG for	PPG against
2025	1-11	14.3	36.3
2024	5-7	23.7	35.1
2023	3-9	17.5	28.6
2022	3-9	24.4	39.4
2021	5-7	27.0	34.0
2020	2-4	27.0	32.5
2019	7-6	29.8	32.4
2018	5-7	21.7	26.6
2017	1-11	14.2	32.1
2016	4-8	25.2	34.6
2015	2-10	17.5	36.2

Top-10 finishes

Individual national statistical leaderboards · Not team poll finishes

Alex Highsmith

Sacks

2019

Juwan Foggie

Interceptions

2018

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