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Charlotte

American | 2026

Projected Wins

2.8

Team Thesis

Charlotte Rebuilds Around Grayson Loftis Behind a Retooled Offensive Line. The defining theme this offseason is continuity at quarterback paired with churn nearly everywhere else.

Model Profile

#134

JP+ Rank

#135

Offense

#130

Defense

-20.3

Overall

-10.6

Offense

-7.4

Defense

Why JP+ Is Higher

2.5

Market

2.8

JP+

2.5

SP+

JP+ GAP: +0.3 WINS

Roster Snapshot

Roster stock#109
Rated coverage69%
Candidate members64
Rated players44

Season Path

Cliff risk

Bowl path1%
2-4 start53%
Collapse risk2%

53% to start 2-4 or better. Bowl path 1%. Collapse risk 2% (0 or fewer wins). Schedule is front-loaded by +0.7 wins through the first six. Biggest shift Wk2: 89% to 1%.

Bull Case

4-8

If the offensive line stabilizes faster than the moderate continuity risk suggests, this group can be competitive in its winnable games and push…

Bear Case

1-11

If the offensive line stabilizes faster than the moderate continuity risk suggests, this group can be competitive in its winnable games and push…

American Context

TeamJP+MarketSP+
South Florida8.28.58.1
Navy7.87.58.0
Army7.6--7.2
Memphis7.47.57.8
East Carolina7.47.57.6
Rice3.83.53.6
Charlotte2.82.52.5