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Charlotte 49ers Football team was established in 2013 and is a relatively new program in college football.
Their home stadium is Jerry Richardson Stadium, located on the University of North Carolina at Charlotte campus in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The 49ers are a member of the American Athletic Conference (AAC) and compete in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS).
Charlotte's football program began as a club team in 2011 before transitioning to the FCS level in 2013 and subsequently moving up to the FBS level in 2015.
In 2013, Charlotte played their inaugural season and recorded their first win against Campbell University.
The 49ers made their first bowl appearance in 2019, participating in the Bahamas Bowl against Buffalo.
Charlotte has developed a heated rivalry with the Old Dominion University Monarchs, known as the "Victory Bell rivalry."
In 2018, running back Benny LeMay set the school record for career rushing yards, totaling 3,232 yards during his time at Charlotte.
The 49ers have seen several players make their way to the NFL, including Alex Highsmith, Larry Ogunjobi, and Ben DeLuca.
Charlotte has a strong fanbase known as "Niner Nation" and has steadily grown in popularity and support since the inception of the football program.