Charlotte football takes center stage Friday night as the Chambers Cougars (2-0) travel across town to battle the Harding University Rams (1-1) in a non-conference showdown on September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Chambers, one of the state’s perennial powerhouses, looks to stay perfect after a strong start, while Harding aims to build on early momentum and pull off a signature upset at home.
Game Details
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Matchup: Chambers (Charlotte, NC) vs. Harding University (Charlotte, NC)
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Date & Time: Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
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Location: Harding University, Charlotte, NC
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Chambers Cougars (2-0)
The Cougars have opened the season in dominant fashion, averaging 34.5 points per game while showing balance on the ground and through the air. RB Tahj Brooks is pounding defenses with 92.5 rushing yards per game, while QB Zyon Hailey has emerged as a dual-threat leader, averaging 160 passing yards and 213.5 total yards per game. WR Dior Carter provides a reliable target on the perimeter with 71 receiving yards per contest. Chambers’ defense has been opportunistic, and with their ranking inside the top 25 in North Carolina, they enter this matchup as heavy favorites.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #1,179
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State Rank (NC): #25
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Key to Win: Keep Hailey comfortable in the pocket while using Brooks to control tempo.
Main Squad:
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#1 Zyon Hailey – QB
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#6 Tahj Brooks – RB
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#0 Dior Carter – WR
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#2 Kamari Benton – WR
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#4 Marcellus Rice – WR
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#55 Marcus Jones – OL
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#72 Tyler Greene – OL
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#29 Joshua Stevenson – LB
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#21 Darius Foster – DB
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#8 Rashad Palmer – DB
Harding University Rams (1-1)
The Rams split their opening two games but showed real grit in a 40-37 win at East Mecklenburg. RB Jamarcus Hairston is a workhorse, averaging 84 rushing yards per game, while QB Landon Stewart has managed the offense efficiently with 113.5 passing yards per contest. WR JaQuavion Gaffney has stepped up as a playmaker with 64.5 receiving yards per game. On defense, Randon Mpilu is among the leaders in tackles, but the Rams will need more stops to slow down Chambers’ explosive attack. Playing at home, Harding will look to ride early momentum and keep it close into the fourth quarter.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #10,088
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State Rank (NC): #312
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Key to Win: Control the ground game with Hairston, win time of possession, and limit Cougars’ big plays.
Main Squad:
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#7 Landon Stewart – QB
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#6 Jamarcus Hairston – RB
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#1 JaQuavion Gaffney – WR
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#11 Malik Sanders – WR
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#52 Jordan Brown – OL
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#68 Tyree Walton – OL
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#56 Randon Mpilu – LB
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#44 DeCarlos Brown – DL
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#10 Trevon Price – DB
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#5 Anthony Green – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (NC) | Record |
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| Chambers | #1,179 | #25 | 2-0 |
| Harding University | #10,088 | #312 | 1-1 |
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