Tony Gibson has been the NC State defensive coordinator since 2019. He was named a finalist for the Charlotte job on Sunday.

The Charlotte 49ers search for a head coach is ongoing. There is, however, one less name that is going to be on that search, as Arkansas Razorbacks offensive coordinator Booby Petrino has withdrawn his name from consideration,

A handful of candidates have emerged as the 49ers' search progresses toward a hire, sources tell FootballScoop.

There was mutual interest between Charlotte and Arkansas offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino for the program's head coaching vacancy, but it appears nothing will materialize. The