After a slow start to the 2016 football season, the Charlotte 49ers got another crucial win on the road and now find themselves needing only two wins to qualify for a bowl game. Once again, the Charlotte backfield did significant damage, and the Niners toppled the Southern Mississippi Eagles, 38-27, in their own stadium.
Charlotte struck gold first, as dual threat quarterback Hasaan Klugh ran in a score from seven yards out on Charlotte’s opening drive. However, USM countered with quick scores– both on plays created by quarterback Chris Mullens. The second touchdown, a 78-yard pass play, came with only 35 seconds remaining in the first frame.