Charlotte 49ers earn first win of season, defeat Temple 38-31
The Charlotte 49ers won 38-31 over Temple at Lincoln Financial Field, securing their first victory of the season and improving to 1-6 overall.
Key points
- Conner Harrell threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more, totaling four touchdowns.
- Aiden Bui’s 47‑yard field goal with 1:48 left extended the lead to 38-28.
- Temple’s final field goal left the game at 38-31.
- Charlotte’s record improved to 1‑6 overall, 1‑2 in the American Conference.
- Temple fell to 2‑5 overall, 1‑2 in the conference.
Charlotte 49ers defeat Temple Owls 38-31
On Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, Charlotte played Temple at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Charlotte secured a 38-31 victory, giving the 49ers their first win of the season and improving their record to 1-6 overall, 1-2 in the American Conference; Temple fell to 2-5 overall, 1-2 in the conference.
Conner Harrell accounted for four touchdowns, throwing two passes—a 24-yard strike to Derrick Eley and a 9-yard pass to Gus McGee—and running for scores of 8 and 10 yards; he completed 23 of 31 passes for 281 yards.
Aiden Bui kicked a 47-yard field goal with 1:48 remaining, extending Charlotte’s lead to 38-28; Temple answered with a field goal with 48 seconds left, leaving the final margin at seven points.
Following the loss, Temple head coach K.C. Keeler said the program will make changes.
Your questions, answered
Who scored the most points for Charlotte in the game against Temple?
Conner Harrell accounted for four touchdowns, both passing and rushing.
What was the final score of the Charlotte vs. Temple game?
Charlotte won 38-31.
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