Tulane at Charlotte - 2026 Matchup Preview
Tulane logo   Tulane Green Wave at Charlotte 49ers  Charlotte logo
Friday, October 30th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Jerry Richardson Stadium - Charlotte, NC  (American Athletic)

 
Green Wave (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Will Hall (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 28 - 24 (26 - 32 on Road)
Record Prediction: 7.2 - 4.8 (#43)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 3) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 7)
CHAR coming off BYE
TULN is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Tulane -20  (SP+ TULN -33)
Projected Score: TULN: 37 - CHAR: 17 (54)
TULN Win prob: 93% | Cover: 53%
TULN Travel: 659 miles, 1 hrs behind
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)
 
Tulane's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Tulane at Duke+8
Sat 9/12 Tulane vs South Alabama-18
Sat 9/19 Tulane at Kansas State+8.5
Sat 9/26 Tulane vs Southern Miss-11
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/10 Tulane at Army-1
Fri 10/16 Tulane vs Memphis+2
Sat 10/24 Tulane vs UTSA-4
Fri 10/30 Tulane at Charlotte-20
Sat 11/7 Tulane vs Tulsa-10.5
Sat 11/14 Tulane at Rice-13
Sat 11/21 Tulane vs North Texas+0
Fri 11/27 Tulane at South Florida+8.5

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 5
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 2, 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 Tulane'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
TULN#33 (.22)46% (34)27.744% (59)3.18 (24)16648% (15)2453.88 (54)#62 (.15)45% (111)23.944% (91)46% (121)3.65 (65)63.91.21.8
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
TULN0%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
TULN Offense1427.726.445.5%3.881.2224121662454.553%45%44%48%13%.22
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
TULN Defense1423.93245.1%3.651.8 - - - - - 46%52%44%46%17%.15
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
Tulane1430:5121.942%52%6.963.91.21.85.62.6134.5
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
TULN Offense1453% (39)44% (59)36.7166.44.526 (49).11 (66)3.18 (24)78% (29)7% (14)0.89 (104)
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
TULN Defense1446% (18)44% (91) - - - - .09 (64)2.97 (85)71% (67)10% (49)0.9 (36)
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
TULN Offense1445% (96)48% (15)18.730.4245.18.113.118 (106)9 (7).38 (27)1.5 (75)29% (32)34% (25).39 (34)5% (45)1.9 (95)
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
TULN Defense1452% (115)46% (121) - - - - - - 15 (38).26 (74)1.4 (12)28% (123)33% (104).32 (83)6% (47)1.9 (35)
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)

Tulane's Power Ratings
Tulane's Power Rating: -3.29  #83
Tulane's Offense Rating: 10.34  #86
Tulane's Defense Rating: 18.63  #85
2026 Talent Rating: 674.00  #83
Blue Chip Ratio: 0%  #103
Tulane's 2026 Expected Record: 7.2 - 4.8
Tulane's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 6.3  #45
Tulane's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.4  #35
Tulane's Defense SP+ Rating: 27.6  #71

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

Power Ratings Matchup
Tulane: -3.29   Charlotte: -18.25

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Tulane: 6.3   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


Tulane Scoring
Offense: 27.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 26.4
Defense: 23.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 32

Tulane'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
Tulane 37
Charlotte 17

Projected Total Points: 54
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
202511/29Tulane27Charlotte0Tulane -31.5Charlotte52.5Under
202410/31Charlotte3Tulane34Tulane -14.5Tulane55.5Under
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Charlotte010 Overs
Tulane212 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 10 - 20 - 10 - 1
Road Teams1 - 12 - 01 - 01 - 0

(#83) TULN at (#123) CHAR
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatTULNCHAR
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #83 #123
SP+SP+ #45 #134
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #83 #98
Blue ChipsBC% #103 #103
Tulane Notes
(2/26) Vibes: Can't be great, lost staff, roster. Hall is ?
(2/26) QB1 Semonza or Z Chriss (Hou), backups are Fr
(2/26) RB McClure was lead LY, 3 portal adds into mix
(2/26) WR Brown-Stephens good but small. 3 portals
(2/26) OL 2 starters back, 3 portals. Should be OK here
(2/26) DL is an issue, DT exp'd but avg, pass rush ?
(2/26) DBs are OK, have exp, safety duo is solid
(2/26) The Def, really the entire team lacks dudes TY
(2/24) New HC Hall (PGC LY,) ? hire after So Miss wreck
Tulane Injury Report
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
Tulane on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 45%, Run: 54%
CategoryCat
TULN OffCHAR Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #34 #136
ExplosiveExp #105 #3
PPAPPA #33 #124
PowerPwr #86 #133
SP+SP+ #35 #132
Pts POPPO #54 #114
HavocHav #21 #134
Tulane Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 45%, Run: 54%
CategoryCat
TULN OffCHAR Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #59 #136
Run ExplRExp #104 #20
PPAExp #66 #129
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #24 #130
Stuff RateStuff #42 #132
TackleTak - NR
Tulane Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 45%, Run: 54%
CategoryCat
TULN OffCHAR Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #15 #135
Pass ExplPExl #75 #4
PPAExp #27 #112
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #14 #129
DB HavocDB #45 #135
Charlotte on Offense
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 44%
CategoryCatCHAR OffTULN Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #133 #111
ExplosiveExp #49 #21
PPAPPA #136 #62
PowerPwr #103 #85
SP+SP+ #132 #71
Pts POPPO #131 #65
HavocHav #121 #52
Charlotte Run Game
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 44%
CategoryCat
CHAR OffTULN Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #134 #91
Run ExplRExp #136 #36
PPAExp #136 #64
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #135 #85
Stuff RateStuff #127 #92
TackleTak - NR
Charlotte Pass Game
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 44%
CategoryCatCHAR OffTULN Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #123 #121
Pass ExplPExl #10 #12
PPAExp #118 #74
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #121 #49
DB HavocDB #99 #47
Program Comparison
CHAR 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'26 Profile: Remains Poor G5

TULN 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'26 Profile: Remains Below Avg P4

Weather Forecast
Playing in Jerry Richardson Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Previous Matchups
Tulane beat Charlotte last year (27-0)
Tulane beat Charlotte in 2024 (34-3)

  
TULN's OC Russ Callaway (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Zeon Chriss102148%108115.1
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jamauri McClure8354026.530
Jaylin Lucas (Tr)2716005.926
Maurice Turner2812704.518
Zeon Chriss127906.621
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Anthony Brown41523212.854
Zycarl Lewis Jr.24330213.863
Garrett Mmahat10124012.422
Dawson Johnson (Tr)109919.917

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TULN's DC Tayler Polk (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jack Tchienchou802103
Chris Rodgers807321
Kevin Adams440003
Dalton Hughes (Tr)401110
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Chris Rodgers807321
Jack Tchienchou802103
Makai Williams253120
Tavare Smith183110
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
E'zaiah Shine352007
Jack Tchienchou802103
Kevin Adams440003

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