Conner Harrell News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte 49ers

Should be available for 49ers Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte ObserverHarrell (undisclosed) was a full participant at practice Monday and the quarterback should be good to go for Week 6 at North Texas, per Hunte...

Impact Harrell has played sparingly this season as he's battled injury. The gunslinger remains behind Cole Gonzales on the depth chart, although the latter has struggled as the 49ers starter and has been spelled at times by Harrell and Jaylen White. Charlotte's plan at quarterback remains somewhat unclear, but it should have all three signal-callers ready to toll against the Mean Green.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Harrell (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game versus Memphis, per the AAC availability report.

Impact Harrell will miss Saturday's game as he deals with an undisclosed injury. Cole Gonzales will continues to start under center for the 49ers. Harrell's next chance to suit up is next Saturday at North Texas.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Steps in late under center Harrell completed 8 of 13 passes for 43 yards during Saturday's 34-7 loss to Louisiana.

Impact Harrell saw action under center for the first time since Week 2, relieving starter Cole Gonzales to begin the team's first offensive possession of the fourth quarter. The quarterback was efficient on his 13 pass attempts but committed a turnover when he fumbled and lost the ball. An opportunity to seize the starting job could be opening up for Harrell, especially considering Gonzales has struggled to begin the season.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sees action in Week 2 Harrell replaced Cole Gonzales to open the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against Ole Miss, Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Harrell missed most of the 2025 season due to a brutal knee injury, but he returned to the active roster in Week 1 and is now back on the field in Week 2. However, he is expected to remain the 49ers' QB2 moving forward, at least for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Opening season as reserve Harrell will not be the 49ers' starting quarterback for their regular-season opener Sept. 5 against Citadel for Week 1, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact For the 2026 49ers' first game, Week 1 against Citadel, Cole Gonzales will be their starting quarterback. Now that they have decided on a QB1, Harrell's primary focus is his injured knee physically recovering. During 2025, he suffered a season-ending injury that continues to affect him.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to open season as QB2 Harrell (knee) is expected to be Cole Gonzales' backup for the Week 1 matchup against Citadel on Saturday, Sep. 5, according to Cameron Williams of The Charlotte Post.

Impact Harrell has been operating with a brace throughout fall camp, but Gonzales has done enough to create separation and is on the verge of officially claiming the starting role. Harrell looks destined to be the QB2 to open the season, as Gonzales has been taking snaps with the first offense so far in camp.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Operating with brace Harrell (knee) is operating with a brace for Wednesday's practice, Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Bailey's update publicizes where Harrell is in his recovery; the good news is that he is able to be on the field. But unlike UNC-Charlotte's spring practice, when the quarterback practiced without a brace, he has one on this week, so his injured knee may still be problematic. In the meantime, Harrell's status is questionable for Sept. 5, when the 2026 49ers are scheduled to begin their regular season.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming to battle for QB1 role Harrell (knee) is expected to get the green light and figures to battle for the QB1 role, Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact While the starting quarterback heading into fall is Pitt transfer Cole Gonzales after an impressive spring showing, Harrell still will aim to get back to full health and duke it out. The former starter has yet to be fully cleared, but he'll aim to battle Gonzales into the fall once he's completely back from his knee injury.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

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

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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