The Citadel Bulldogs defeat Charlotte 49ers 43-41: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · The Citadel Bulldogs 43, Charlotte 49ers 41
The The Citadel Bulldogs beat the Charlotte 49ers 43-41 in overtime on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Jerry Richardson Stadium. The The Citadel Bulldogs covered the spread as 20.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 49, with 84 points combined.
The Citadel Bulldogs vs. Charlotte 49ers final score and game recap
It was 7-7 after the first quarter. The Charlotte 49ers led 14-7 at halftime. The The Citadel Bulldogs outscored the Charlotte 49ers 21-14 in the second half. It was tied 28-28 at the end of regulation. The The Citadel Bulldogs won it in the third overtime.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Gavin Garcia (The Citadel Bulldogs): 21 carries for 137 yards, 3 rushing touchdowns.
- Sebastien Boyle (The Citadel Bulldogs): 7 carries for 70 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Cole Gonzales (Charlotte 49ers): 28/41 passing for 322 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.
- Khamani Alexander (Charlotte 49ers): 14 carries for 138 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
Who covered the spread in The Citadel Bulldogs vs. Charlotte 49ers?
The The Citadel Bulldogs covered the spread as 20.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 2 points.
The spread opened at Charlotte 49ers -20 and closed at Charlotte 49ers -20.5.
Did The Citadel Bulldogs vs. Charlotte 49ers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 84 points combined against a closing total of 49, over by 35.
The total opened at 46 and closed at 49.
The Citadel Bulldogs vs. Charlotte 49ers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the The Citadel Bulldogs at +907 and the Charlotte 49ers at -1666. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Charlotte 49ers a 90% favorite. The The Citadel Bulldogs won as the underdog at +907: $907 profit on a $100 bet.
The spread moved toward the Charlotte 49ers between the open and the close, and the The Citadel Bulldogs covered. The total moved up from 46 to 49, and the game went over.
The Citadel Bulldogs and Charlotte 49ers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the The Citadel Bulldogs 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the Charlotte 49ers 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
What's next for The Citadel Bulldogs and Charlotte 49ers?
Next for the Charlotte 49ers: at the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday, September 12, 2026.