2016 Charlotte 49ers football team

American college football season

2016 Charlotte 49ers football
ConferenceConference USA
DivisionEast Division
Record4–8 (3–5 C-USA)
Head coach
  • Brad Lambert (4th season)
Offensive coordinatorJeff Mullen (4th season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Defensive coordinatorMatt Wallerstedt (2nd season)
Base defense3–4
Home stadiumJerry Richardson Stadium
Seasons
← 2015
2017 →
2016 Conference USA football standings
  • v
  • t
  • e
 Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
East Division
Western Kentucky xy$   7 – 1     11 – 3  
Old Dominion x   7 – 1     10 – 3  
Middle Tennessee   5 – 3     8 – 5  
FIU   4 – 4     4 – 8  
Charlotte   3 – 5     4 – 8  
Marshall   2 – 6     3 – 9  
Florida Atlantic   2 – 6     3 – 9  
West Division
Louisiana Tech xy   6 – 2     9 – 5  
UTSA   5 – 3     6 – 7  
Southern Miss   4 – 4     7 – 6  
North Texas   3 – 5     5 – 8  
Rice   2 – 6     3 – 9  
UTEP   2 – 6     4 – 8  
Championship: Western Kentucky 58, Louisiana Tech 44
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

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
Brad Lambert Head coach/Special teams 4 Kansas State (1987)
Dean Hood Assistant head coach/tight ends 1 Ohio Wesleyan (1985)
Jeff Mullen Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks 4 Wittenberg (1990)
Matt Wallerstedt Defensive coordinator/Inside linebackers 2 Kansas State (1988)
James Adams Secondary 4 Wake Forest (2006)
Aaron Curry Defensive line 3 Wake Forest (2008)
Ulrick Edmonds Outside linebackers 1 James Madison (2001)
Damien Gary Running backs 4 Georgia (2005)
Johnson Richardson Offensive line 4 Wofford (2010)
Joe Tereshinski III Wide receivers/Recruiting coordinator 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.

US college sports recruiting information for 2016 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Theis Bagnkop
OL 		Frederikshavn, Denmark Louisburg College 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 300 lb (140 kg) – Feb 3, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Anthony Butler
LB 		Charlotte, NC Vance H.S. 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 181 lb (82 kg) – Jun 16, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Ryan Carrierre
TE 		Loganville, GA Grayson H.S. 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 230 lb (100 kg) – Jul 1, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars
Ben DeLuca
DB 		Orlando, FL Bishop Moore H.S. 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) – Jul 17, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Jacione Fugate
RB 		Hampton, VA Kecoughtan H.S. 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 4.6 Jan 24, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Timmy Horne
DT 		Wadesboro, NC Anson H.S. 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 270 lb (120 kg) – Jun 17, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars
Benjamin LeMay
RB 		Matthews, NC Butler H.S. 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 213 lb (97 kg) 4.56 Feb 26, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Nick Martin
DL 		Lexington, KY P. L. Dunbar H.S. 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 230 lb (100 kg) – Feb 3, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Aaron McAllister
WR 		Live Oak, FL Suwannee H.S. 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 4.86 Feb 3, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Kevin Olsen
QB 		Riverside, CA Riverside C.C. 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 4.86 Dec 16, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars
Austin Paraison
DT 		Lehigh Acres, FL Lehigh H.S. 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 270 lb (120 kg) – Jan 24, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars
Johnny Ray
DE 		Mount Pleasant, SC Wando H.S. 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 260 lb (120 kg) 4.86 Jun 2, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Joe Thompson
QB 		Ashburn, VA Stone Bridge H.S. 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 4.89 Mar 21, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars
Robert Washington
RB 		Huntersville, NC East Gaston H.S. 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 200 lb (91 kg) – Feb 3, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Jamar Winston
DE 		Hutchinson, KS Hutchinson C.C. 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 250 lb (110 kg) – Dec 16, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 118   Rivals: 123  247Sports: 110  ESPN: N/A
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Charlotte Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  • "2016 Charlotte Football Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  • "ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  • "2016 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.

[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]

Roster

2016 Charlotte 49ers football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
QB 2 Kevin Olsen RJr
RB 3 Kalif Phillips Sr
QB 5 Lee McNeill RSr
WR 6 Workpeh Kofa RSo
WR 7 Mark Quattlebaum RSo
RB 8 Matt Johnson RSr
WR 9 Uriah LeMay RJr
SR 10 Austin Duke RSr
QB 12 Brooks Barden RSo
WR 13 T.L. Ford II Jr
QB 14 Joe Thompson  Fr
H-Back 15 Justin Bolus RSr
QB 16 Hasaan Klugh RSo
SR 18 Chris Montgomery Jr
RB 19 Bradan Smith Jr
RB 20 Robert Washington Fr
WR 21 Brooks Cunningham  So
WR 23 Dakota Hopper RJr
RB 25 Keevin Thompson So
RB 26 Jacione Fugate  Fr
RB 29 Akease Rankin RFr
RB 32 Ben Lemay Fr
H-Back 36 Kyle Hoffman RSr
G 50 Jarred Barr RSr
OL 51 Chris Brown RSo
H-Back 59 Michael Holmes RFr
OL 60 Darren Drake So
OL 63 Cameron Curlings RSr
OL 64 Nate Davis RSo
OL 68 Jaelin Fisher  Fr
OL 69 Luke Prevette Fr
OT 70 Casey Perry RSr
OL 71 Cameron Clark RFr
OT 73 Jamal Covington RSr
G 74 Thomas LaBianca RSr
OT 75 Eugene German RJr
OL 76 Theis Bagnkop Fr
OT 77 Wolfgang Zacherl RJr
OL 78 Trevor Stacy RFr
OL 79 Josh Snapper RFr
H-Back 80 Ben Jacques RFr
WR 81 Trent Bostick  Sr
WR 82 Ben Ellis Fr
WR 83 Nate Mullen RFr
WR 84 Juwan Foggie RSo
H-Back 85 Ryan Carriere  Fr
WR 86 Britton Smith RFr
H-Back 87 Zach Bumgardner RSr
H-Back 88 R.J. Tyler RSo
WR 89 Daniel Rose RFr
H-Back 90 Zane Tally RSo
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
DB 2 Kedrick Davis
LB 4 Justin Bridges-Thompson Sr
DE 5 Brandon Banks RSr
LB 6 Nick Cook RSr
DB 9 Nafees Lyon RFr
DB 11 ED Rolle Fr
DB 12 Alex Duncan RSo
LB 17 E.J. Rhinehart RSr
CB 19 Devin Pearson RJr
LB 20 Nico Alcalde RSr
DB 22 J.T. Starr  Fr
DB 23 Anthony Covington RJr
LB 24 Daquan Lucas RJr
DB 25 Denzel Irvin RSo
CB 27 Terrance Winchester RSr
DB 28 Ben DeLuca Fr
DB 29 Matt Anthony RFr
LB 30 Darius Irvin RFr
DB 31 Markevis Davis Jr
LB 33 Garrison Duncan RFr
LB 34 Jeff Gemmell RFr
LB 35 Tyriq Harris RFr
LB 35 Nick Vagnone RSo
DB 36 Robert Cheatem  Fr
DB 37 Keshaun Woods  Fr
DB 38 Arron McAlloster  Fr
DB 39 Tre'Shun Wynn RSo
DB 40 Jarvis Hutchins Fr
DB 41 A.J. McDonald RFr
LB 42 Anthony Butler Fr
DB 43 Connor Dulmage RSo
LB 44 Cam Darley  Jr
LB 45 Christian Asher RSo
LB 46 Alex Highsmith RFr
LB 47 Carl Yonter RJr
LB 50 Karrington King RJr
DL 52 Zach Duncan RSo
LB 53 Jarett Schott Fr
LB 54 Jordan Starnes RJr
LB 55 A.D. Cunningham RFr
DL 56 Randy Suydam RFr
DL 57 Austin Paraison Fr
DL 58 Johnny Ray  Fr
DE 62 Tyler Fain RSo
NT 65 Larry Ogunjobi RSr
DL 67 Mitch Monska RJr
DL 72 Jamar Winston RJr
DE 90 Tommy Doctor RFr
DE 91 Nick Carroll RJr
DL 92 Nick Martin  Fr
LB 93 Javaris Jet  Fr
LB 94 Stedman Lucas RSo
DL 95 Devin Clegg RSr
DL 96 Alex Hanff RFr
LB 96 Josh Stewart RFr
NT 97 Tanner Flemming Sr
DL 98 Jon Hardy RFr
DL 99 Timmy Horne  Fr
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
P 37 Hayden Pezzoni RSr
K 38 Jeremy Silinski Fr
P 39 Kyle Corbett  Fr
P 40 Arthur Hart Jr
K 43 Jackson VanSickle Fr
LS 48 Keaston Sinicki Sr
LS 66 Jack Wellenhofer Fr
K 69 Stephen Muscarello RSr
K 86 Blake Brewer Sr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches

[4]

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

Roster
Last update: September 6, 2016

Awards and honors

Preseason

Conference usa coaches Awards
Player Selection Ref.
Kalif Phillips (SR) Offense [20]
Larry Ogunjobi (SR) Defense [20]
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 [21]
Larry Ogunjobi (SR) Bednarik Award Defensive player [21]
Larry Ogunjobi (SR) Outland Trophy Interior Lineman [21]

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 [23]

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 [29]
Lee McNeill (SRS) Quarterback All-Academic Team [30]

Depth chart

Defense


FS
A.J. MCDONALD
Markevis Davis
⋅


WLB ILB ILB SLB
DAQUAN LUCAS NICK COOK KARRINGTON KING JORDAN STARNES
Jeff Gemmell Justin Bridges-Thompson Garrison Duncan Tyriq Harris
⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅
SS
ED ROLLE
Alex Duncan
⋅
CB
TERRANCE WINCHESTER
Denzel Irvin
⋅


DE NT DE
ZACH DUNCAN LARRY OGUNJOBI BRANDON BANKS
Nick Carroll Tanner Fleming Randy Suydam
⋅ ⋅ ⋅
CB
KEDRICK DAVIS
Anthony Covington
⋅
Offense
WR
T.L. FORD II
Juwan Foggie
⋅
WR
AUSTIN DUKE
Chris Montgomery
⋅
LT LG C RG RT
JAMAL COVINGTON CASEY PERRY THOMAS LA BIANCA NATE DAVIS CHRIS BROWN
Cameron Clark Darren Drake Jarred Barr Wolfgang Zacherl Eugene German
⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅
WR
ZACH BUMGARNER
Kyle Hoffman
⋅
WR
TRENT BOSTICK
Workpeh Kofa
⋅
QB
KEVIN OLSEN
Hasaan Klugh
⋅
RB
KALIF PHILLIPS
Matt Johnson
⋅
Special teams
PK Steve Muscarello
PK Blake Brewer
P Arthur Hart
KR Anthony Covington
PR Austin Duke
LS Keaston Sinicki
H Lee McNeill

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 17:00 pm [31]at No. 19 Louisville*ACCRSN[31]L 14–7053,127
September 106:00 pmElon*CUSA.tvW 47–1415,807
September 176:00 pmEastern Michigan*
  • Jerry Richardson Stadium
  • Charlotte, NC
CUSA.tvL 19–3715,080
September 2412:00 pmat Temple*ASNL 20–4827,786
October 16:00 pmOld Dominion
  • Jerry Richardson Stadium
  • Charlotte, NC
CUSA.tvL 17–5212,589
October 9[a]12:00 pmat Florida AtlanticCUSA.tvW 28–237,401
October 156:00 pmFIUdagger
  • Jerry Richardson Stadium
  • Charlotte, NC
CUSA.tvL 26–2713,939
October 225:30 pmat MarshallbeINW 27–2420,904
November 53:30 pmat Southern MissASNW 38–2728,347
November 122:00 pmRice
  • Jerry Richardson Stadium
  • Charlotte, NC
CIL 21–2214,306
November 192:00 pmMiddle Tennessee
  • Jerry Richardson Stadium
  • Charlotte, NC
ESPN3L 31–3813,433
November 267:00 pmat UTSACIL 14–3313,433
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to game
  • All times are in Eastern time
^[a] 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.[32]
Schedule Source:[33][34][35]

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.[36][37] Additional games will be available online through CUSA.tv.[38]

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.[39]

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.[40]

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

Game summaries

#19 Louisville Cardinals

Charlotte at Louisville
1 234Total
49ers 0 077 14
• #19 Cardinals 28 2877 70
  • Date: September 1
  • Location: Papa John's Cardinal Stadium
    Louisville, KY
  • Game start: 7:04 pm[31] EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:31
  • Game attendance: 53,127
  • Game weather: 78 °F (26 °C), Partly Cloudy, 14 mph (23 km/h) NNE
  • Referee: J. Macongaghy
  • TV announcers (RSN[31]): Matt Devlin, James Bates, Jenn Hildreth
Scoring summary
112:03LVILLLamar Jackson 36 Yd Run (Evan O'HARA Kick)LVILL 7–0
16:49LVILLReggie Bonnafon 13 Yd pass from Lamar JACKSON (Evan O'HARA Kick)LVILL 14–0
13:47LVILLJeremy SMITH 24 Yd pass from Lamar JACKSON (Evan O'HARA Kick)LVILL 21–0
10:00LVILLLamar JACKSON 1 Yd Run (Evan O'HARA Kick)LVILL 28–0
212:05LVILLBrandon RADCLIFF 16 Yd pass from Lamar JACKSON (Evan O'HARA Kick)LVILL 35–0
26:47LVILLL.J. SCOTT 20 Yd pass from Lamar JACKSON (Evan O'HARA Kick)LVILL 42–0
22:59LVILLJames QUICK 32 Yd pass from Lamar JACKSON (Evan O'HARA Kick)LVILL 49–0
20:05LVILLCole Hikutini 1 Yd pass from Lamar JACKSON (Evan O'HARA Kick)LVILL 56–0
38:36CHARAustin DUKE 24 Yd pass from Kevin OLSEN (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick)LVILL 56–7
34:43LVILLTraveon SAMUEL 18 Yd pass from Kyle BOLIN (Evan O'HARA Kick)LVILL 63–7
410:16LVILLSeth DAWKINS 13 Yd pass from Kyle BOLIN (Blanton CREQUE Kick)LVILL 70–7
43:46CHARAnthony COVINGTON 0 Yd Fumble Return (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick)LVILL 70–14

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

Elon at Charlotte
1 234Total
Phoenix 7 007 14
• 49ers 0 201314 47
  • Date: September 10
  • Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Charlotte, NC
  • Game start: 6:05 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:09
  • Game attendance: 15,807
  • Game weather: 89 °F (32 °C), Clear, 7 mph (11 km/h) N
  • Referee: Steven Lamanti
  • TV announcers (CUSA.tv): Matt Swierad, Kevin Donnalley, Bobby Rosinski
Scoring summary
17:44ELONBrandon GENTRY 2 Yd run (John GALLAGHER kick )ELON 7–0
28:39CHART.L. Ford II 12 Yd pass from Kevin Olsen (Stephen Muscarello Kick)TIED 7–7
24:39CHARKyle Hoffman 1 Yd pass from Kevin Olsen (Stephen Muscarello PAT failed)CHAR 13–7
20:35CHARJustin Bolus 8 Yd pass from Kevin Olsen (Stephen Muscarello Kick)CHAR 20–7
311:44CHARRobert Washington 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)CHAR 26–7
35:02CHARRobert Washington 4 Yd Run (Stephen Muscarello Kick)CHAR 33–7
411:14CHARAustin Duke 76 Yd pass from Matt Johnson (Stephen Muscarello Kick)CHAR 40–7
49:36CHARBen DeLuca 59 Yd Fumble Return (Stephen Muscarello Kick)CHAR 47–7
46:53ELONDaniel THOMPSON 6 Yd run (John GALLAGHER kick )CHAR 47–14

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

Eastern Michigan at Charlotte
1 234Total
• Eagles 7 10173 37
49ers 0 3313 19
  • Date: September 17
  • Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Charlotte, NC
  • Game start: 6:05 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 2:54
  • Game attendance: 15,080
  • Game weather: 85 °F (29 °C), Scattered Clouds, 1 mph (1.6 km/h) N
  • Referee: Jay Edwards
  • TV announcers (CUSA.tv): Matt Swierad, Kevin Donnalley, Bobby Rosinski
Scoring summary
14:11EMUIan ERIKSEN 5 Yd run (Paul FRICANO Kick)EMU 7–0
211:34CHARStephen MUSCARELLO 29 Yd field goalEMU 7–3
25:36EMUPaul FRICANO 22 Yd field goalEMU 10–3
21:10EMUNigel KILBY 5 Yd pass from Todd PORTER (Paul FRICANO Kick)EMU 17–3
311:36EMUJohnny NIUPALAU 49 Yd pass from Todd PORTER (Paul FRICANO Kick)EMU 24–3
39:28CHARStephen MUSCARELLO 25 Yd field goalEMU 24–6
34:20EMUPaul FRICANO 36 Yd field goalEMU 27–6
33:51EMUJaylen PICKETT 36 Yd interception return (Paul FRICANO Kick)EMU 34–6
414:17CHARWorkpeh KOFA 10 Yd pass from Hasaan KLUGH (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick)EMU 34–13
49:42CHART.L. FORD II 28 Yd pass from Hasaan KLUGH (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick failed)EMU 34–19
43:18EMUPaul FRICANO 30 Yd field goalEMU 37–19

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

Charlotte at Temple
1 234Total
49ers 7 076 20
• Owls 3 28143 48
  • Date: September 24
  • Location: Lincoln Financial Field
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Game start: 12:06 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:13
  • Game attendance: 27,786
  • Game weather: 63 °F (17 °C), Cloudy, 9 mph (14 km/h) NE
  • Referee: Chas Lamertina
  • TV announcers (ASN): Michael Gleason, Mike Dunek, Kevin Copp
Scoring summary
19:58TEMPAustin JONES 36 Yd field goalTEMP 3–0
10:42CHARWorkpeh KOFA 8 Yd pass from Kevin OLSEN (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick)CHAR 7–3
214:52TEMPAdonis JENNINGS 51 Yd pass from Phillip Walker (Austin JONES Kick)TEMP 10–7
26:53TEMPJahad THOMAS 13 Yd run (Austin JONES Kick)TEMP 17–7
24:26TEMPBrodrick YANCY 40 Yd pass from Phillip WALKER (Austin JONES Kick)TEMP 24–7
20:40TEMPRyquell Armstead 1 Yd run (Austin JONES Kick)TEMP 31–7
313:34CHARKalif PHILLIPS 66 Yd run (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick)TEMP 31–14
38:37TEMPJahad THOMAS 1 Yd run (Austin JONES Kick)TEMP 38–14
35:14TEMPRyquell ARMSTEAD 1 Yd run (Austin JONES Kick)TEMP 45–14
412:52TEMPAustin JONES 31 Yd field goalTEMP 48–14
48:34CHARRobert WASHINGTON 4 Yd run (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick failed)TEMP 48–20

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:

Old Dominion Monarchs

Old Dominion at Charlotte
1 234Total
• Monarchs 21 10210 52
49ers 3 707 17
  • Date: October 1
  • Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Charlotte, NC
  • Game start: 6:05 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:17
  • Game attendance: 12,589
  • Game weather: 77 °F (25 °C), Clear, 0 mph (0 km/h)
  • Referee: Joe Pester
  • TV announcers (CUSA.tv): Matt Swierad, Kevin Donnalley, Bobby Rosinski
Scoring summary
19:57ODUJeremy COX 1 Yd Run (Brad DAVIS Kick)ODU 7–0
16:54ODUJeremy COX 1 Yd Run (Brad DAVIS Kick)ODU 14–0
12:12CHARStephen MUSCARELLO 23 Yd Field GoalODU 14–3
10:30ODUZach PASCAL 25 Yd pass from David WASHINGTON (Brad DAVIS Kick)ODU 21–3
212:29ODUTravis FULGHAM 55 Yd pass from David WASHINGTON (Brad DAVIS Kick)ODU 28–3
24:56ODUBrad DAVIS 35 Yd Field GoalODU 31–3
20:02CHARKalif PHILLIPS 42 Yd pass from Kevin OLSEN (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick)ODU 31–10
310:24ODUJeremy COX 1 Yd Run (Brad DAVIS Kick)ODU 38–10
34:15ODUIsaiah HARPER 9 Yd pass from David WASHINGTON (Brad DAVIS Kick)ODU 45–10
30:15ODUGemonta JACKSON 37 Yd Run (Brad DAVIS Kick)ODU 52–10
42:57CHARHasaan KLUGH 3 Yd Run (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick)ODU 52–17

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

Charlotte at Florida Atlantic
1 234Total
• 49ers 7 1470 28
Owls 3 1406 23
  • Date: October 9
  • Location: FAU Stadium
    Boca Raton, FL
  • Game start: 12:05 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:11
  • Game attendance: 7,401
  • Game weather: 80 °F (27 °C), Partly Cloudy, 9 mph (14 km/h) NNW
  • Referee: Ken Antee
  • TV announcers (CUSA.tv): Ken LaVicka, Kris Bartels, Mike Mreczko, Brian Rowitz
Scoring summary
111:09FAUGreg Joseph 33 Yd Field GoalFAU 3–0
104:17CHARHasaan KLUGH 2 Yd Run (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick)CHAR 7–3
214:54FAUGregory HOWELL Jr. 3 Yd Run (Greg JOSEPH Kick)FAU 10–7
210:51CHARAustin DUKE 69 Yd pass from Hasaan KLUGH (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick)CHAR 14–10
201:53FAUGregory HOWELL Jr. 3 Yd Run (Greg JOSEPH Kick)FAU 17–14
200:23CHART.L. FORD II 37 Yd pass from Hasaan KLUGH (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick)CHAR 21–17
310:12CHARJustin BOLUS 3 Yd pass from Hasaan KLUGH (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick)CHAR 28–17
409:28FAUGregory HOWELL Jr. 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)CHAR 28–23

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.[22]

FIU Panthers

FIU at Charlotte
1 234Total
• Panthers 7 3314 27
49ers 0 1079 26
  • Date: October 15
  • Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Charlotte, NC
  • Game start: 6:05 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:00
  • Game attendance: 13,939
  • Game weather: 70 °F (21 °C), Scattered Clouds, 1 mph (1.6 km/h) N
  • Referee: Daniel Gautreau
  • TV announcers (CUSA.tv): Matt Swierad, Kevin Donnalley, Bobby Rosinski
Scoring summary
14:18FIUAlex McGough 19 Yd Run (Austin TAYLOR Kick)FIU 7–0
214:10CHARWorkpeh KOFA 12 Yd pass from Hasaan KLUGH (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick)TIED 7–7
26:45FIUAustin TAYLOR 21 Yd Field GoalFIU 10–7
21:04CHARStephen MUSCARELLO 29 Yd Field GoalTIED 10–10
38:57CHARHasaan KLUGH 12 Yd Run (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick)CHAR 17–10
32:32FIUAustin TAYLOR 23 Yd Field GoalCHAR 17–13
413:05CHARRobert WASHINGTON 3 Yd Run (Stephen MUSCARELLO PAT blocked)CHAR 23–13
47:12CHARStephen MUSCARELLO 32 Yd Field GoalCHAR 26–13
44:21FIUA.J. BRANISEL 15 Yd pass from Alex MCGOUGH (Austin TAYLOR Kick)CHAR 26–20
41:05FIUJonnu Smith 9 Yd pass from Alex MCGOUGH (Austin TAYLOR Kick)FIU 27–26

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

Charlotte at Marshall
1 234Total
• 49ers 10 737 27
Thundering Herd 14 1000 24
Scoring summary
111:05CHARKalif PHILLIPS 1 Yd Run (Stephen MUSCARELLO Kick)CHAR 7–0
16:31MARSHKeion DAVIS 2 Yd Run (Amoreto CURRAJ Kick)TIED 7–7
14:50MARSHJustin HUNT 4 Yd pass from Chase Litton (Amoreto CURRAJ Kick)MARSH 14–7
11:10CHARBlake BREWER 38 Yd Field GoalMARSH 14–10
211:24MARSHJustin HUNT 5 Yd pass from Chase LITTON (Amoreto CURRAJ Kick)MARSH 21–10
28:48CHARKalif PHILLIPS 5 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick)MARSH 21–17
27:22MARSHAmoreto CURRAJ 38 Yd Field GoalMARSH 24–17
36:26CHARBlake BREWER 25 Yd Field GoalMARSH 24–20
48:32CHARHasaan KLUGH 2 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick)CHAR 27–24

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

Charlotte at Southern Miss
1 234Total
• 49ers 7 21100 38
Golden Eagles 14 0013 27
Scoring summary
110:13CHARHasaan KLUGH 7 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick)CHAR 7–0
15:45USMKorey Robertson 3 Yd pass from Nick Mullens (Parker SHAUNFIELD Kick)TIED 7–7
10:35USMChase WHITEHEAD 78 Yd pass from Nick MULLENS (Parker SHAUNFIELD Kick)USM 14–7
213:29CHARRobert WASHINGTON 58 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick)TIED 14–14
21:46CHARChris MONTGOMERY 9 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick)CHAR 21–14
20:35CHART.L. FORD II 18 Yd pass from Hasaan KLUGH (Blake BREWER Kick)CHAR 28–14
39:29CHARBlake BREWER 22 Yd Field GoalCHAR 31–14
33:18CHAREd ROLLE 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Blake BREWER Kick)CHAR 38–14
414:11USMIto Smith 8 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)CHAR 38–20
44:56USMParker ADAMSON 2 Yd Run (Parker SHAUNFIELD Kick)CHAR 38–27

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.[23]
  • Juwan Foggie was named C-USA Special Teams Player of the Week.[23]
  • First time Charlotte has won back-to-back FBS and conference games.

Rice Owls

Rice at Charlotte
1 234Total
• Owls 0 1066 22
49ers 7 1400 21
  • Date: November 12
  • Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Charlotte, NC
  • Game start: 2:05 pm EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:05
  • Game attendance: 14,306
  • Game weather: 57 °F (14 °C), Clear, 11 mph (18 km/h) NE
  • Referee: Joe Pester
  • TV announcers (Campus Insiders): Jeff Fischel, Darius Walker
Scoring summary
16:57CHARKalif PHILLIPS 14 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick)CHAR 7–0
213:19CHARWorkpeh KOFA 4 Yd pass from Hasaan KLUGH (Blake BREWER Kick)CHAR 14–0
28:47CHARTerrance WINCHESTER 41 Yd Interception Return (Blake BREWER Kick)CHAR 21–0
24:58RICEHayden TOBOLA 24 Yd Field GoalCHAR 21–3
20:52RICETemi ALAKA 3 Yd pass from Tyler STEHLING (Hayden TOBOLA Kick)CHAR 21–10
34:26RICETyler STEHLING 17 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)CHAR 21–16
42:53RICETyler STEHLING 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)RICE 22–21

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

Middle Tennessee at Charlotte
1 234Total
• Blue Raiders 14 1077 38
49ers 0 61015 31
  • Date: November 19
  • Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Charlotte, NC
  • Game start: 2:04 pm EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:36
  • Game attendance: 13,433
  • Game weather: 71 °F (22 °C), Scattered Clouds , 12 mph (19 km/h) W
  • Referee: Jay Edwards
  • TV announcers (ESPN 3): Bobby Rosinski, Damione Lewis
Scoring summary
111:20MTSUTy LEE 5 Yd pass from John URZUA (Canon ROOKER Kick)MTSU 7–0
16:32MTSURichie James 7 Yd pass from John URZUA (Canon ROOKER Kick)MTSU 14–0
213:12CHARHasaan KLUGH 16 Yd Run (Blake BREWER PAT failed)MTSU 14–6
28:39MTSUPatrick SMITH 6 Yd pass from John URZUA (Canon ROOKER Kick)MTSU 21–6
20:18MTSUCanon ROOKER 41 Yd Field GoalMTSU 24–6
311:15CHARHasaan KLUGH 4 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick)MTSU 24–13
34:12MTSUPatrick SMITH 14 Yd pass from John URZUA (Canon ROOKER Kick)MTSU 31–13
30:19CHARBlake BREWER 38 Yd Field GoalMTSU 31–16
48:18CHARHasaan KLUGH 2 Yd Run (Blake BREWER Kick)MTSU 31–23
44:53CHARWorkpeh KOFA 8 Yd pass from Hasaan KLUGH (Austin DUKE Pass to Hasaan KLUGH for Two-Point Conversion)TIED 31–31
41:12MTSUTy LEE 61 Yd Run (Canon ROOKER Kick)MTSU 38–31

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

Charlotte at UTSA
1 234Total
49ers 7 007 14
• Roadrunners 10 7313 33
Scoring summary
113:36UTSAKerry THOMAS Jr. 73 Yd pass from Dalton STURM (Victor Falcon Kick)UTSA 7–0
112:58CHARAustin DUKE 76 Yd pass from Hasaan KLUGH (Blake BREWER Kick)TIED 7–7
13:20UTSAVictor FALCON 21 Yd Field GoalUTSA 10–7
23:08UTSABrady JONES 13 Yd pass from Dalton STURM (Victor FALCON Kick)UTSA 17–7
34:41UTSAVictor FALCON 26 Yd Field GoalUTSA 20–7
414:54CHARJuwan FOGGIE 3 Yd Fumble Return (Blake BREWER Kick)UTSA 20–14
48:19UTSAMarquez MCNAIR 20 Yd pass from Jared JOHNSON (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)UTSA 26–14
44:29UTSAJalen RHODES 2 Yd Run (Victor FALCON Kick)UTSA 33–14

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.[24][102][103]

Attendance

Season Games Sellouts W–L (%) Attendance Average Best
2016 6 1 1–5 (.167) 85,154 14,192 15,807

Players drafted into the NFL

Round Pick Player Position NFL club
3 65 Larry Ogunjobi DT Cleveland Browns

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