Charlotte 49ers is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -23.4. Charlotte 49ers enters the season with a power rating of -23.4, placing them below average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Charlotte 49ers host The Citadel next in Week 1. In 2025, Charlotte 49ers went 1-11 overall, 5-7 against the spread, and 6-6 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the Charlotte 49ers Power Rating of -23.4 is 23.6 points below the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Charlotte 49ers have logged 0 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 6,397 miles, ranking 83th heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Bye | |
| Week 1 | The Citadel | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 2 | Ole Miss | 504 mi | 1,008 mi |
| Week 3 | App State | 82 mi | 1,171 mi |
| Week 4 | Louisiana | Home | 1,171 mi |
| Week 5 | Memphis | Home | 1,171 mi |
| Week 6 | North Texas | 950 mi | 3,071 mi |
| Week 7 | Temple | 440 mi | 3,950 mi |
| Week 8 | — | Bye | |
| Week 9 | Tulane | Home | 3,950 mi |
| Week 10 | UAB | 368 mi | 4,686 mi |
| Week 11 | East Carolina | Home | 4,686 mi |
| Week 12 | Tulsa | 856 mi | 6,397 mi |
| Week 13 | Navy | Home | 6,397 mi |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | — | Bye | |
| Week 16 | — | Bye | |
After scoring just 14.3 points per game last season, the worst in program history, Charlotte is banking on an overhauled offensive line and a revamped quarterback room. Transfers J'Ven Williams, Nic Cruji, and Reginhard Pierre-Nau are slated to start up front, while the QB battle between returning starter Conner Harrell (recovering from a knee injury) and Pitt/Western Carolina transfer Cole Gonzales remains unresolved. The running back duo of Jariel Cobb and Henry Rutledge provides a reliable foundation, but the unit's success hinges on line cohesion and quarterback health.
Linebackers Kadin Schmitz (66 tackles, 2 INTs, 2 forced fumbles last season) and Gavin Willis anchor a veteran front seven that also returns edges DJ Burgess and Curtis Simpson, who missed time with injuries in 2025. The secondary, however, is entirely new, with Collin Gill and Dy'Lon Womack stepping into starting roles. The defense's potential is high, but depth and injury luck will be critical for coordinator Nate Faanes to avoid a repeat of last year's struggles.
Charlotte enters the season with only one kicker on the roster, redshirt freshman Aiden Bui, and is expected to add another before kickoff. Bronson Long returns as punter, and Pitt transfer Henry Searcy takes over long-snapping duties. The return game gets a boost from Henry Rutledge and Appalachian State transfer Jaden Barnes, offering a potential spark in the field position battle.
Head coach Tim Albin, known for turnarounds at North Dakota State and Ohio, faces added scrutiny after a 1-11 debut season. New athletic director Kevin White's arrival raises the stakes, and if offensive coordinator Todd Fitch's unit remains stagnant, a change could come. Albin focused on portal depth, but the roster's overall talent level is still questioned by opposing scouts, who note the staff's quality but wonder if the roster has truly been flipped.
With a power rating of -28.7 and a roster that many consider only marginally improved, Charlotte is projected near the bottom of the American Athletic Conference. However, the combination of a proven coaching staff, a more experienced defense, and a potentially improved offensive line gives the 49ers a chance to exceed last year's win total. The key will be avoiding injuries, especially at quarterback and in the secondary, and finding consistency on offense early in the season.
Charlotte 49ers is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
Charlotte 49ers holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of -23.4, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
Charlotte 49ers's home field advantage rating is 1.1 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
Charlotte 49ers travels 6,397 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 83th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Charlotte 49ers: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating -23.4.
