Charlotte football is back in the win column. To cap the week in which the 49ers’ athletic department embarked on the search for the football program’s next head coach, Charlotte jumped ahead of Florida Atlantic early before rallying late in Saturday’s 39-27 victory at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Florida.

The Charlotte 49ers have begun a national search for their fourth head coach after firing Biff Poggi Monday night. Why it matters: The program is investing $70 million into expanding its football stadium.

After a 55-24 win over in-statement rival East Carolina Oct. 5, the 49ers have lost four in a row, with three of them coming by at least 30 points.

With two games left in the season, the Niners fired coach Biff Poggi earlier this week. Who could emerge as a replacement?

After Biff Poggi was dismissed on Monday, oddsmakers have already released the likely candidates to become the Charlotte 49ers’ next head coach.

Charlotte football is searching for its new permanent leader. The athletic department’s top brass had a lengthy meeting following the team’s 35-point blowout loss to South Florida on Saturday night, and director of athletics Mike Hill ultimately made the difficult decision to fire coach Biff Poggi.