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.

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

Biff Poggi’s stint in Charlotte has come to an end after a 6-16 mark over 22 games. Poggi’s hire was one that made headlines and later raised eyebrows after the