Halfway through the season, Charlotte was lost.
The 49ers were 1-4, their lone victory a lopsided affair against 2-6 FCS member Elon. That’s when one of the newer members of Conference USA made a change at quarterback. Coach Brad Lambert gave Kevin Olsen, a Miami transfer, the hook and inserted dual-threat quarterback Hasaan Klugh.
Since then, the 49ers are 2-1 with wins over Marshall and Florida Atlantic — both on the road. The C-USA East Division squad returns to the road when it makes its first trip to Hattiesburg. Southern Miss (5-3, 3-1 CUSA) hosts Charlotte at 2:30 p.