Charlotte routed by Memphis 59-8 in American opener

Charlotte fell to Memphis 59-8 on Oct. 3, dropping to 0-5 and extending its losing streak to 14 games. Memphis quarterback Marcus Stokes threw five touchdown passes; Henry Rutledge supplied a rare bright spot with 111 rushing yards and a 75-yard touchdown, but the scale of the defeat confirms that Charlotte's offensive and overall competitiveness problems remain unresolved.