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Headed to Baton Rouge Gainey will transfer to LSU, per On3.com.

Impact Gainey spent two seasons with Charlotte, and in 2025, he ran for 260 yards and a score on 74 carries, also catching 16 passes for 44 yards. With three seasons of eligibility, he'll look to carve out a role in the LSU backfield right away.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting transfer portal Gainey is entering the transfer portal, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Gainey will search for a new squad after spending two years with the program. The 6-foot running back logged 74 rushes for 260 yards and one touchdown this campaign. He'll have three years of eligibility remaining, as he took a redshirt in his first season.

JANUARY 2 • 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

Full go in practice Gainey (lower body) is at full speed in practice and expected to be used frequently moving forward, per Hunter Bailey of the Charlotte Observer.

Impact Gainey missed Week 6 against USF but should return in Week 7 against the Black Knights. "He's full speed and looked great at practice today," head coach Tim Albin said. "I anticipate moving forward that Rod will get used a lot." The redshirt freshman tailback has 35 carries for 145 yards and one touchdown this season.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Friday Gainey (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's loss to South Florida.

Impact Gainey was questionable coming into the game, though he was ultimately unable to go. Gainey, a redshirt freshman, will look to get back on the field next week against Army.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Friday Gainey (undisclosed) is questionable for Friday's game against South Florida.

Impact Gainey will be a game-time call for Friday's game, but if out, he'll be a huge loss for Charlotte's rushing attack. There should be clarity on his status closer to the 7 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first touchdown of career Gainey compiled 15 carries for 74 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all two targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 42-35 victory against Monmouth.

Impact Gainey only totaled eight carries over the first two games before being given an increased role this week. The freshman took advantage of his opportunity, recording career highs in yards and carries while scoring his first collegiate touchdown. It will be interesting to see if he will maintain a high volume of carries in the coming weeks.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first touchdown of career Gainey compiled 15 carries for 74 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all two targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 42-35 victory against Monmouth.

Impact Gainey only totaled eight carries over the first two games before being given an increased role this week. The freshman took advantage of his opportunity, recording career highs in yards and carries while scoring his first collegiate touchdown. It will be interesting to see if he will maintain a high volume of carries in the coming weeks.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Staying with Charlotte Gainey has withdrawn his name from the transfer portal and will return to Charlotte in 2025, Mike Farrell of MikeFarrellSports.com reports.

Impact Gainey entered the portal in late November, though he'll now return to Charlotte where he should see a bigger role next season. Gainey ran the ball 10 times for 34 yards this year as a true freshman.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Gainey has announced his decision to enter the transfer portal, Mike Farrell of MikeFarrellSports.com reports.

Impact Gainey will explore opportunities outside of Charlotte after redshirting with the 49ers this season. The 6-foot true freshman appeared in four games, logging 10 carries for 34 yards and one catch for 13 yards.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE