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

Interim head coach Tim Brewster and two others are among the finalists for the 49ers’ open position after Biff Poggi was dismissed earlier this season.

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

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one less name that is going to be on that search, as Arkansas Razorbacks offensive coordinator Booby Petrino has withdrawn his name from consideration,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.

Bobby Petrino has withdrawn his name from consideration for the Charlotte head coaching job, sources tell ESPN. Petrino, the former Arkansas head coach and current OC, had earlier discussed the job with Charlotte officials.

Charlotte will continue to look for a head coach as Arkansas football offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino backed out of the search.