Official Site of the 49ers · Sep 1, 2024
What We Saw: James Madison
Charlotte's defensive line battles against James Madison Defensive lines are imperative to stopping a run game, and Charlotte has a gritty bunch.
Depth was a talking point for the team's defensive minds before Saturday's loss to James Madison. Just a year ago, it had been sapped due to injuries, and ramifications were noticeable as the 49ers looked to keep together on the fly.
Additions through the transfer portal, and further development of younger players like sophomore Colin Coates, showed through as the unit held the Dukes back in multiple short-field situations.
"They played great, they are really good," Head Coach Biff Poggi said. "We have a defensive line we feel can play with anybody."