Charlotte, N.C. - The Charlotte 49ers have released the 12-game 2017 football schedule, which includes a program-high six contests against 2016 bowl teams. The 49ers' 12-game slate includes six home games and six road games with four non-conference matchups and eight Conference USA contests.
The 49ers will play all six C-USA East Division opponents and two cross-over games against C-USA West Division foes in addition to four non-conference games, under fifth-year head coach Brad Lambert.
Charlotte went 4-8 last year and finished tied for 8th of 13 teams in C-USA with a 3-5 league record.