Charlotte 49ers redshirt junior linebacker Tyler Murray was named Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week following his impressive debut in the season-opener at nationally-ranked Appalachian State.
Murray, a transfer from Troy, recorded 14 tackles and had a hand in all three turnovers that Charlotte forced as the 49ers kept within striking distance of the Mountaineers. He registered a fumble recovery, interception and forced fumble.
Murray recovered an App State fumble on the Mountaineers' opening drive to the Charlotte one-yard line that allowed Charlotte to take a 7-0 lead on the ensuing possession. He added a third-quarter interception in the red zone to thwart another App scoring scoring drive to keep the Niners with four, 14-10.