Conner Harrell leads Charlotte to 38-31 win over Temple
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 9:03 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Conner Harrell threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more as Charlotte defeated Temple 38-31 on Saturday in Philadelphia. The game remained tight until Aiden Bui kicked a career-long 47-yard field goal to extend Charlotte's lead late in the fourth quarter. Temple responded quickly with a field goal but failed to recover the ensuing onside kick. Harrell's performance included 281 passing yards, while Temple's Ajani Sheppard threw for 236 yards and contributed two rushing touchdowns. Charlotte's victory marks their first win of the season, improving their record to 1-6 overall.
- •Charlotte improves to 1-6, while Temple falls to 2-5.
- •Harrell passes for 281 yards, accounting for four touchdowns.
- •Aiden Bui's field goal crucially extends Charlotte's lead late.
- •Sheppard performs well for Temple with two rushing touchdowns.
- •Charlotte will face Tulane at home on October 30.
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Harrell accounts for 4 touchdowns as Charlotte gets first win, 38-31 over Temple
"PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Conner Harrell threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more, leading Charlotte to a 38-31 victory over Temple on Saturday for the 49ers first win of the season.The game was within one possession until Aiden Bui kicked a career-long 47-yard field goal with 1:48 to play to give the 49ers (1-6, 1-2 American Conference) a 38-28 lead.
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