Charlotte, N.C. - (Sept. 6, 2021) - Charlotte 49ers redshirt senior quarterback Chris Reynolds has been named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week following his tremendous performance in the 49ers' dramatic 31-28 season-opening victory over Duke.
The signature win was the 49ers' first-ever over a power five opponent and came in Charlotte's first-ever home game against such a team.
Reynolds, a two-time team captain, threw for 324 yards and three touchdowns and ran for a fourth in the victory. He opened the scoring with a 56-yard scoring strike to newcomer Grant DuBose on the 49ers' first drive.