The Citadel at Charlotte - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 5th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Jerry Richardson Stadium - Charlotte, NC

 
Bulldogs (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 0 - 49 (0 - 49 on Road)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: -18.5  (SP+ CHAR -27)
CIT Win prob: 91% | Cover: 44%
49ers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Tim Albin (1 - 11)
Avg Score : 14 - 36 (17 - 36 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 1.8 - 10.2 (#90)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 7)
 
The Citadel's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 The Citadel at Charlotte-18.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/17 The Citadel at Texas A&M+26.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for The Citadel's Schedule
Charlotte's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Charlotte vs The Citadel-3
Sat 9/12 Charlotte at Ole Miss+45.5
Sat 9/19 Charlotte at App State+12.5
Sat 9/26 Charlotte vs Louisiana+11.5
Sat 10/3 Charlotte vs Memphis+24
Sat 10/10 Charlotte at North Texas+27.5
Sat 10/17 Charlotte at Temple+18.5
BYE WEEK
Fri 10/30 Charlotte vs Tulane+20
Sat 11/7 Charlotte at UAB+7.5
Sat 11/14 Charlotte vs East Carolina+21
Sat 11/21 Charlotte at Tulsa+17
Sat 11/28 Charlotte vs Navy+18.5

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 5
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Charlotte's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
CIT0%00%000%000%490%0%0000
CHAR#136 (-.01)34% (133)14.334% (134)2.13 (135)8235% (123)2042.73 (131)#124 (.26)54% (136)36.355% (136)53% (135)4.16 (114)50.81.91.3
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
CIT0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
CHAR0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CIT Offense1000%00000000%0%0%0%0%
CHAR Defense1236.335.753.9%4.161.3 - - - - - 51%47%55%53%11%.26
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CIT Defense149490%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
CHAR Offense1214.317.234.2%2.731.916286822042.744%54%34%35%19%-.01

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
The Citadel10:000NAN%0%0000000100
Charlotte1228:0615.635%46%6.150.81.91.341.2127.6
Run Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
CIT Offense10%0%000000%0%0
CHAR Defense1251% (88)55% (136) - - - - .22 (129)3.33 (130)81% (124)7% (129)0.86 (20)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
CIT Defense10%0% - - - - 00%0%0
CHAR Offense1244% (114)34% (134)30.381.82.75 (122)-.15 (136)2.13 (135)61% (125)12% (121)0.66 (136)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CIT Offense10%0%000000000%0%0%0
CHAR Defense1247% (59)53% (135) - - - - - - 7 (123).34 (112)1.3 (4)24% (136)35% (127).42 (119)4% (135)2 (74)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CIT Defense10%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
CHAR Offense1254% (24)35% (123)18.831.62046.510.914 (86)13 (108).13 (118)1.8 (10)35% (125)25% (122).12 (129)7% (99)1.9 (110)

The Citadel's Power Ratings
The Citadel's Power Rating: NR
The Citadel's Offense Rating: NR
The Citadel's Defense Rating: NR
2026 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
The Citadel's 2026 Expected Record: -
The Citadel's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
The Citadel's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
The Citadel's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Southern Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 912.75
Average FBS Talent: 728.49

Power Ratings Matchup
The Citadel:    Charlotte: -18.25

SP+ Ratings Matchup
The Citadel:    Charlotte: -26.7




Charlotte's Power Ratings
Charlotte's Power Rating: -18.25  #123
Charlotte's Offense Rating: 6.59  #103
Charlotte's Defense Rating: 26.39  #133
2026 Talent Rating: 574.00  #98
Blue Chip Ratio: 0  #103
Charlotte's 2026 Expected Record: 1.8 - 10.2
Charlotte's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -26.7  #134
Charlotte's Offense SP+ Rating: 14.5  #132
Charlotte's Defense SP+ Rating: 39.8  #132

Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 576.71
Average Power Five Talent: 912.75
Average FBS Talent: 728.49


The Citadel Scoring
Offense: 0 PPG
Offense on Road: 0
Defense: 49 PPG
Defense on Road: 49

The Citadel's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Charlotte 33
The Citadel 18

Projected Total Points: 51
Charlotte Scoring
Offense: 14.3 PPG
Offense at Home: 17.2
Defense: 36.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 35.7

Charlotte's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Charlotte000 Overs
The Citadel000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0

(#) CIT at (#123) CHAR
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatCITCHAR
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNR #123
SP+SP+NR #134
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNR #98
Blue ChipsBC%NR #103
Charlotte Notes
(2/26) Vibes: Albin good HC, but Def will be awful again
(2/26) QB Loftis/Harrell were meh. Gonzales was FCS hit
(2/26) RBs 3 portal adds should boost bad unit LY
(2/26) WR 4 portals, 3 very prod Barnes/Pedro/Collick
(2/26) OL 2 back, 4 portal adds. Bot 5 rush off LY
(2/26) Def did not add enough, was near worst in CFB
(2/26) Better learn how to score, bc Def will be toast
Charlotte Injury Report
The Citadel on Offense
CategoryCat
CIT OffCHAR Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNR #136
ExplosiveExpNR #3
PPAPPANR #124
PowerPwrNR #133
SP+SP+NR #132
Pts POPPONR #114
HavocHavNR #134
The Citadel Run Game
CategoryCat
CIT OffCHAR Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNR #136
Run ExplRExpNR #20
PPAExpNR #129
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNR #130
Stuff RateStuffNR #132
TackleTak - NR
The Citadel Pass Game
CategoryCat
CIT OffCHAR Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNR #135
Pass ExplPExlNR #4
PPAExpNR #112
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NR #129
DB HavocDBNR #135
Charlotte on Offense
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 44%
CategoryCatCHAR OffCIT Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #133NR
ExplosiveExp #49NR
PPAPPA #136NR
PowerPwr #103NR
SP+SP+ #132NR
Pts POPPO #131NR
HavocHav #121NR
Charlotte Run Game
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 44%
CategoryCat
CHAR OffCIT Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #134NR
Run ExplRExp #136NR
PPAExp #136NR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #135NR
Stuff RateStuff #127NR
TackleTak - NR
Charlotte Pass Game
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 44%
CategoryCatCHAR OffCIT Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #123NR
Pass ExplPExl #10NR
PPAExp #118NR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #121NR
DB HavocDB #99NR
Program Comparison
CHAR 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'26 Profile: Remains Poor G5

CIT 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'26 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Jerry Richardson Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
No Matchups Past 4 Years
  
CIT's OC ()
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Quentin Hayes589263%897849.8
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Quentin Hayes15268374.533
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG

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CIT's DC ()
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD

CHAR's OC Todd Fitch (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Grayson Loftis12823255%1415886.1
Conner Harrell649667%737427.7
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Cameren Smith6222003.513
Jariel Cobb5119003.721
Conner Harrell286722.419
Khamani Alexander (Tr)125004.27
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Cam Pedro (Tr)65814412.559
Zyheem Collick (Tr)35670419.172
Jaden Barnes (Tr)55608711.159
Sean Brown36508114.146

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CHAR's DC Nate Faanes (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kadin Schmitz651032
Gavin Willis554012
CJ Clinkscales490000
Collin Gill351011
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Macyo Williams41100
Jaylon Johnson202130
Braden Mullen193121
Kadin Schmitz651032
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kadin Schmitz651032
Gavin Willis554012
Collin Gill351011