Foggie's interception return clears way for Charlotte, 20-17
Juwan Foggie returned an interception 79 yards for a touchdown and Jonathan Cruz booted two field goals as Charlotte edged Southern Mississippi 20-17 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
17
Charlotte 49ers
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USM | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 17 |
| CHAR | 14 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
Jerry Richardson Stadium · 8,687 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/5/26 | vs James Madison Dukes | L 23-54 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ UL Monroe Warhawks | W 35-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | W 35-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Arkansas State Red Wolves | L 13-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/6/26 | @ Troy Trojans | L 34-55 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:11 17-20
Jordan Mitchell 23 Yd pass from Tate Whatley (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Field Goal 4:19 10-20
Jonathan Cruz 39 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:34 10-17
De'Michael Harris 43 Yd pass from Tate Whatley (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Field Goal 5:58 3-17
Parker Shaunfield 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:12 0-17
Jonathan Cruz 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:00 0-14
Juwan Foggie 79 Yd Interception Return (Jonathan Cruz Kick)
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Touchdown 8:18 0-7
Hasaan Klugh 5 Yd Run (Jonathan Cruz Kick)
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CHAR
4 plays, 10 yards, 1:11 · End of Game
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USM 1:11
11 plays, 75 yards, 3:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:11 17-20
Jordan Mitchell 23 Yd pass from Tate Whatley (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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CHAR 4:19
10 plays, 53 yards, 5:15 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:19 10-20
Jonathan Cruz 39 Yd Field Goal
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USM 9:34
10 plays, 79 yards, 4:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:34 10-17
De'Michael Harris 43 Yd pass from Tate Whatley (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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CHAR 14:08
4 plays, 10 yards, 2:42 · Punt
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USM 1:50
7 plays, 38 yards, 2:03 · Downs
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CHAR 3:53
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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USM 5:58
11 plays, 67 yards, 4:14 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:58 3-17
Parker Shaunfield 38 Yd Field Goal
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CHAR 10:12
10 plays, 52 yards, 4:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:12 0-17
Jonathan Cruz 40 Yd Field Goal
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CHAR
1 play, -2 yards, 0:08 · End of Half
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USM 0:08
7 plays, 39 yards, 1:09 · Interception
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CHAR 1:17
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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USM 3:06
4 plays, 20 yards, 2:08 · Interception
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CHAR 5:14
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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USM 7:05
6 plays, 61 yards, 3:05 · Missed FG
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CHAR 10:10
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:49 · Interception
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USM 12:59
3 plays, -5 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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CHAR
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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USM
7 plays, 32 yards, 3:43 · Interception Touchdown
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CHAR 3:43
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:58 · Punt
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USM 5:41
5 plays, 4 yards, 2:37 · Punt
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CHAR 8:18
11 plays, 75 yards, 5:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:00 0-14
Juwan Foggie 79 Yd Interception Return (Jonathan Cruz Kick)
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Touchdown 8:18 0-7
Hasaan Klugh 5 Yd Run (Jonathan Cruz Kick)
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USM 13:21
4 plays, 19 yards, 1:39 · Punt
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
USM
CHAR
24
1st Downs
13
6-14
3rd down efficiency
5-13
2-3
4th down efficiency
1-1
426
Total Yards
224
297
Passing
78
27/39
Comp/Att
8/14
7.6
Yards per pass
5.6
129
Rushing
146
34
Rushing Attempts
41
3.8
Yards per rush
3.6
6-43
Penalties
5-50
3
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
3
Interceptions thrown
1
30:21
Possession
29:39
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