Defensive lines are imperative to stopping a run game, and Charlotte has a gritty bunch.
Depth was a talking point for the team's defensive minds before Saturday's loss to James Madison. Just a year ago, it had been sapped due to injuries, and ramifications were noticeable as the 49ers looked to keep together on the fly.
Additions through the transfer portal, and further development of younger players like sophomore Colin Coates, showed through as the unit held the Dukes back in multiple short-field situations.
"They played great, they are really good," Head Coach Biff Poggi said.