Conner Harrell News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte 49ers

Working back from knee injury Harrell (knee) is still working back from injury, Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Along with suffering an MCL sprain, Harrell tore his ACL and meniscus last September, which explains why he has taken over half a year to recover from injury. While he has been moving without a lower-body brace, his immediate availability remains questionable as he and UNC-Charlotte's team prepare for the summer. Harrell's latest update notes he recently started sprinting, which shows progress, as he could not do so in spring camp.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Moving without brace Harrell (leg) is practicing without a lower-body brace, Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Because of a leg injury, Harrell was ruled out for UNC-Charlotte's 2025 season. Fast-forward to March, with him back for Charlotte, and he is able to make some solid movements in spring camp. Harrell has not been seen practicing at a rapid pace or initiating contact, so there may still be some work to do, but it looks like his previous injury is more of a past problem.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Out for remainder of season Harrell (leg) is out for the remainder of UNC Charlotte's 2025 season, Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Harrell suffered a leg injury in Week 4, four games into UNC Charlotte's 2025 season. Because the redshirt junior has played fewer than five games this season, perhaps he can apply for a medical redshirt that can help him maintain his current year of collegiate eligibility. On the statistical side, Harrell completed two-thirds of 96 pass attempts for 737 yards and a 4-2 TD-INT ratio. He also logged two rushing touchdowns, finishing 2025 with a career-high six TDs.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Helped off the field Harrell (leg) completed eight of 13 passes for 73 yards during Thursday's 28-17 defeat to Rice. He also had three rushes for 22 yards.

Impact After what was the best performance of his career last week against Monmouth, Harrell had to be helped off the field with a leg injury in the second quarter. The severity of the injury is still unknown as he is getting an MRI, and Grayson Loftis will take his place at quarterback until he is healthy.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chase Jenkins' passing and rushing TDs lead Rice over Charlotte 28-17 in American Conference opener

Chase Jenkins threw for a touchdown and ran for another, Daelen Alexander rushed for 73 yards and two touchdowns, and Rice beat Charlotte 28-17 in an American Conference opener for...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Records career highs in win Harrell completed 26 of 30 passes for 382 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 42-35 win versus Monmouth. He also had 13 rushes for 47 yards with two touc...

Impact After struggling the first two weeks, Harrell had a breakout performance Saturday, completing 86.7 percent of his throws and recording a career high in yards and touchdown passes. The North Carolina transfer also flashed his dual-threat ability, rushing for his first touchdown since Week 2 of last season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Harrell, Mason combine to ignite Charlotte offense past FCS-member Monmouth 42-35

Conner Harrell threw for 382 yards, accounted for five touchdowns and ran in the game-winning touchdown with 1:30 left and Charlotte outlasted No. 18 FCS Monmouth 42-35

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

140 yards passing in loss Harrell was 17 of 29 passing for 140 yards during Saturday's 20-3 loss against North Carolina. He also had six rushes for -24 yards.

Impact Harrell struggled for the most part against his former team Saturday, only completing 58.6 percent of his passes and not generating a lot of yards. The junior was not effective using his legs either, rushing for negative yards and getting sacked once.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bill Belichick earns first win as college head coach as North Carolina defeats Charlotte 20-3

Bill Belichick has secured his first win as a college head coach

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Conner Harrell's Path To Starting vs. Former Team, Hosting Tar Heels in Charlotte Conner Harrell will start at quarterback for Charlotte this weekend and face the team he spent...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

North Carolina hits the road to play Charlotte

The North Carolina Tar Heels go on the road to play the Charlotte 49ers

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Touchdown pass in loss Harrell was 13-for-24 passing for 142 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Friday's 34-11 loss against Appalachian State. He also had six rushes for 22 yards.

Impact Harrell didn't have a great showing in his first game as a 49er, earning a starting role for the first time in his collegiate career. He is known for his dual-threat ability and will look to provide more value on the ground next weekend against his former team in North Carolina.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Named 49ers' starter Harrell has won Charlotte's quarterback competition, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Harrell was in a battle with Grayson Loftis and Zach Wilcke, but the North Carolina transfer was considered the favorite to start for much of the offseason. Last fall in Chapel Hill, Harrell tossed for 282 yards, two touchdowns and one interception while rushing for a touchdown as well. He got just one start and was limited to mop-up action elsewhere, but he's parlayed his Power Four experience into a starting gig at his new program.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes starting reps in spring game Harrell took the first reps under center in the 11-on-11 portion of UNC Charlotte's spring game, per the Charlotte Observer.

Impact All signs seem to point to Harrell as the favorite to start for the 49ers. He spent the previous two years at North Carolina, where he was limited member of the offense, appearing in just 10 total games and tossing for four touchdowns, three interceptions and 552 yards. Still, he seems to have found a program where he can start from Week 1.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins UNC-Charlotte Harrell has announced his commitment to Charlotte ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Impact Harrell will join the 49ers this offseason after spending the last two seasons with North Carolina. The 6-foot-2 sophomore quarterback threw for 552 yards (43-of-70), four touchdowns and three interceptions during his time with the Tarheels, adding on 38 carries for 130 yards and two scores on the ground.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

QB Conner Harrell To Transfer From UNC The sophomore quarterback leaves North Carolina with two years of eligibility remaining

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Bids Chapel Hill farewell Harrell will enter the transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Harrell will seek a new home, a decision that's not all that surprising considering he was benched in Week 3 and only attempted two passes after that. All told, the quarterback tossed for 282 yards, two touchdowns and one interception while completing 56.8 percent of his passes. He'll have two years of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially demoted to QB2 Harrell will be North Carolina's backup quarterback after it announced Jacolby Criswell will start in Week 4 against James Madison, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Harrell was benched in UNC's blowout win over North Carolina Central, but not because the Tar Heels were up big. He got off to a sluggish start, completing 2 of 6 passes for 22 yards through two drives. That led head coach Mack Brown to turn to Criswell, and he immediately out-performed Harrell. Now, he's been relegated to QB2 duties for the foreseeable future.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Benched in win over NC-Central Harrell completed 2 of 6 passes for 22 yards during Saturday's 45-10 win against North Carolina Central.

Impact After opening the game with two drives that resulted in just one first down, Harrell was benched and replaced by Jacolby Criswell. Criswell never looked back after leading the Tar Heels to the end zone on his very first drive. After Harrell seemingly had the starting QB role locked up, things have gotten interesting for the Tar Heels.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Film Room: Ups and Downs from Conner Harrell against Charlotte Inside Carolina Xs and Os analyst Jason Staples reviews the UNC-Charlotte game film.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

UNC's Conner Harrell Plans Homework After First Home Start The QB navigated nerves early on during the Tar Heels’ defeat of Charlotte, and encountered plenty of teachable moments along the way.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Three touchdowns in win Harrell was 16-for-25 passing for 219 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 38-20 victory versus Charlotte. He also had nine rushes for 39 yards with one tou...

Impact Harrell had an impressive first start in the win over Charlotte. Harrell's success bodes well for his first start after the injury to Max Johnson however he will need to prove he can play against tougher competition, but that won't come for a few more weeks.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Harrell leads North Carolina past Charlotte 38-20 in new role

North Carolina quarterback Conner Harrell threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score after moving into the starting role as the Tar Heels beat Charlotte 38-20

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press

North Carolina turns to QB Conner Harrell with Charlotte up next Redshirt sophomore Conner Harrell will get his second career start and first of the season when North Carolina hosts Charlotte on Saturday a...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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Chase Jenkins' passing and rushing TDs lead Rice over Charlotte 28-17 in American Conference opener

Harrell, Mason combine to ignite Charlotte offense past FCS-member Monmouth 42-35

Bill Belichick earns first win as college head coach as North Carolina defeats Charlotte 20-3

North Carolina hits the road to play Charlotte

Harrell leads North Carolina past Charlotte 38-20 in new role