Grayson Loftis News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte 49ers

Throws a pick in season finale Loftis completed 18 of 25 passes for 140 yards and one interception during Saturday's 27-0 loss to Tulane. He also had five rushes for -24 yards.

Impact Loftis couldn't lead the 49ers to any points this week, as the team lost all 11 games he appeared in this season. The Duke transfer finished the season with 1,415 yards, eight touchdowns, and eight interceptions, and will likely have to work hard to maintain any starting role next season, as he mainly played this year due to Conner Harrell's season-ending injury.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two interceptions against Georgia Loftis completed 14 of 27 passes for 130 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 35-3 loss to Georgia.

Impact Unsurprisingly, Loftis struggled against one of the best defenses in the country in Georgia, throwing his second two-interception game of the season. The sophomore should have a much easier time in the season finale next week against a Tulane team that is fighting for the College Football Playoff.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Only 100 yards passing in loss Loftis completed 13 of 24 passes for 100 yards during Saturday's 28-7 defeat against Texas-San Antonio. He also had six rushes for -24 yards.

Impact After a strong three-touchdown performance a week ago, Lofts came back down to earth, throwing for only 100 yards, which is a season-low in games that he has started. The sophomore had trouble escaping the pocket as well, getting sacked three times and totaling -24 rushing yards.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes a statement in loss Loftis completed 20 of 31 passes for 279 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 48-22 loss versus East Carolina. He also had seven rushes for -14 yards.

Impact Despite the blowout loss, Loftis proved why he should be the starting quarterback going forward, throwing a career-high three touchdowns. Since he took over as the starter last week, the sophomore has thrown five touchdowns to only one interception.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Houser accounts for 4 total TDs as East Carolina wins against Charlotte, 48-22

Katin Houser threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns, added 26 yards and two more scores on the ground, and East Carolina took down Charlotte, 48-22 on Saturday

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Throws two touchdowns in loss Loftis was 20 of 36 passing for 295 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 54-20 loss versus North Texas. He also had seven rushes for six yards.

Impact Despite the blowout loss, Loftis held his own against North Texas Friday night, throwing for almost 300 yards and two touchdowns. With the quarterback role still up for grabs following Conner Harrell's season-ending injury, it'll be interesting to see if Loftis did enough to earn another start next week.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Freshman Drew Mestemaker throws for school-record 608 yards in North Texas' 54-20 win over Charlotte

Redshirt freshman Drew Mestemaker passed for a school-record 608 yards with four touchdowns and North Texas scored 37 unanswered points to beat Charlotte 54-20

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Making another start Loftis will start Friday's game against North Texas, Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Loftis supplanted Zach Wilcke as Charlotte's starting quarterback last week, and despite completing 10 of his 22 passes for 108 yards and a 1:1 TD:INT, the 49ers are going back to Loftis on Friday. In six games this season, Loftis has completed 43 of 89 passes for 471 yards and a 3:4 TD:INT.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in first game as starter Loftis was 10 of 22 passing for 108 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 49-14 defeat versus Temple.

Impact After serving as the backup to Zach Wilcke the past two games, Loftis finally got his opportunity as the starter, as the 49ers are still trying to find their quarterback after Conner Harrell's season-ending leg injury. Loftis's touchdown pass is his third of the season, but he was only able to complete 45 percent of his passes.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in first game as starter Loftis was 10 of 22 passing for 108 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 49-14 defeat versus Temple.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes over behind center in loss Loftis completed 8 of 12 passes for 68 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-7 defeat against Army.

Impact After Zach Wilcke struggled to start the game, Loftis was called on to take over, throwing his second touchdown pass of the season. With starting quarterback Conner Harrell out for the year, Loftis has a chance to take over after outplaying Wilcke this week, but a decision hasn't been made yet.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cale Hellums rushes for 143 yards and 2 touchdowns in Army's 24-7 victory over Charlotte

Quarterback Cale Hellums rushed for 143 yards and two touchdowns, and Army had 304 yards on the ground in a 24-7 victory over Charlotte on Saturday

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Byrum Brown leads South Florida to 54-26 romp over Charlotte

Byrum Brown threw three touchdown passes and rushed for 98 yards — in the first half — and South Florida rolled to a 54-26 victory over Charlotte in the Bulls’ American Athletic Co...

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Takes over at quarterback Loftis completed 15 of 31 passes for 186 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 28-17 loss versus Rice. He also had nine rushes for -35 yards.

Impact Loftis was inconsistent Thursday night after replacing Conner Harrell, who left the game with a leg injury in the second quarter. The Duke transfer did throw a touchdown pass, but also got sacked six times. With Harrell's status up in the air, Loftis will be the 49ers' starting quarterback for the foreseeable future.

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

110 yards in the air Loftis completed eight of 12 passes for 110 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 20-3 defeat versus North Carolina.

Impact Loftis only attempted one pass in the 49ers' season opener, but got a much bigger opportunity this week. The Duke transfer averaged almost 14 yards per completion, but the two interceptions put a dent in his performance, and it remains to be seen if he will get another chance to challenge Conner Harrell for the starting job.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out on starting role Loftis will start the season as one of the backups to quarterback Conner Harrell, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Loftis was in a three-man competition for the starting quarterback role with the 49ers, but he ultimately will be a backup at least for the season opener. The 6-foot-3 quarterback will now be in a supplementary position with minimal to no playing time, barring any injuries or unsatisfactory output from Harrell.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands with Charlotte Loftis has announced his commitment to Charlotte ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Impact Loftis will join the 49ers this offseason after spending the last two seasons with Duke. The 6-foot-3 sophomore saw action in six games during the 2023-24 season, throwing for 1,006 yards (91-of-163), eight touchdowns and four interceptions. Loftis will look to compete for the 49ers' starting spot this offseason.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grayson Loftis becomes second Duke QB to enter the portal in 24 hours The sophomore didn't play in 2024 after starting five games as a true freshman a season ago and now he'll move on looking for a new opportun...

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Departing from Duke Loftis has announced his intentions to enter the NCAA transfer portal, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Loftis will join Blue Devils' starter Maalik Murphy in the portal this offseason, in search of an opportunity with a new program. The 6-foot-3 sophomore quarterback threw for 1,006 yards (91-of-163), eight touchdowns and four interceptions last season, but saw minimal playing time during the 2024-25 season.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting season as backup Loftis will start the 2024 season as the backup quarterback to Maalik Murphy, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The returning Blue Devil will be relegated to second string duties as Texas transfer Murphy mans the rock. Loftis appeared in six games during the 2023 campaign, completing 91 of 163 passes (55.8 percent) for 1,006 yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions. He'll start out the season as the backup; though, anything can happen in the next few months.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Devils clinch second straight winning season by beating Pittsburgh 30-19 Grayson Loftis leads Duke to the Blue Devils' first win over Pittsburgh since the 2014 season, earning a seventh victory on the season

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Loftis throws for 2 TDs as Duke beats Pitt 30-19

Grayson Loftis threw for two touchdowns and Duke snapped a two-game skid by defeating Pittsburgh 30-19 to end the regular season and secure a second straight winning season Saturda...

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • Associated Press

Solid effort in loss Loftis completed 26 of 45 passes for 278 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 30-27 loss versus Virginia.

Impact Loftis has filled in for starter Riley Leonard (ankle) the last few weeks and finished with his highest passing yards total across his last three outings. The 6-foot-3 quarterback will likely get another start against Pittsburgh next week. He has thrown for six touchdowns and two interceptions in his three starts.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid performance in 2OT loss Loftis completed 16 of 28 passes for 189 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 47-45 overtime defeat to North Carolina. He also had six rushes for eight yards with one touch...

Impact With Riley Leonard continuing to battle an ankle injury, Loftis was called upon for his second start. Loftis was much better on Saturday than previously in his start against Wake Forest. Loftis accounted for four total touchdowns and kept the Blue Devils in the game until the very end narrowly coming up short after failing to convert a 2PT-conversion to send the game to 3OT.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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