Charlotte 49ers to play first home game against ACC opponent in football next fall
The Charlotte 49ers released their 2021 football schedule Wednesday and it includes several firsts:
▪ Charlotte will host an ACC team for the first time when it plays Duke on campus Sept. 4.
▪ Charlotte will play at Illinois on Oct. 2, the 49ers’ first meeting with a Big Ten team. This will also be the first time Charlotte has played two Power 5 opponents in the same season.
▪ After six years in Conference USA, Charlotte will play league member Louisiana Tech for the first time. The teams meet in Ruston, Louisiana, on Nov. 13.
In all, the 12-game schedule includes eight Conference USA games and four nonconference opponents. Charlotte will play six home games, including three of its first four.
Note: All games are subject to date changes and the school noted that some dates could move to accommodate national television.
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2021 Charlotte 49ers Football Schedule
Sept. 4 Duke
Sept. 11 Gardner-Webb
Sept. 18 at Georgia State
Sept. 25 Middle Tennessee State
Oct. 2 at Illinois
Oct. 9 at FIU
Oct. 16 Bye
Oct. 23 Florida Atlantic
Oct. 30 at Western Kentucky
Nov. 6 Rice
Nov. 13 at Louisiana Tech
Nov. 20 Marshall
Nov. 27 at Old Dominion
This story was originally published January 27, 2021 at 3:31 PM.
