Interim coach Tim Brewster, a longtime assistant at various levels, became the Niners’ associate head coach before this season under Biff Poggi, who was fired Monday by athletic director Mike Hill — before the conclusion of his second year at the helm.

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.

Brewster is a familiar name in college football circles. He has coached at a number of different places, including some time in the NFL and in college. Brewster spent a few seasons as head coach for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and a few years as an assistant at Florida State as well, among other stops.

Hill, who has begun the nationwide search, spoke extensively about what he’s searching to find in the fourth head coach of Charlotte. He said he’s already been receiving plenty of interest — as soon as Tuesday morning — and will do his due diligence to vet the best candidate.

The Charlotte football program, after taking a fourth consecutive loss on Saturday, fired coach Biff Poggi on Monday. Associate head coach Tim Brewster was appointed the interim head coach of

Former Minnesota Golden Gophers head football coach Tim Brewster is reportedly leading another program. According to NBC Sports, the Charlotte 49ers on Monday fired head coach Biff Poggi and named Brewster the interim coach. Brewster, 64, was the associate head coach and tight ends coach this season.

Following a fourth 30-point loss this season — on the program’s homecoming Saturday — Charlotte cut ties with Poggi. The former Michigan assistant posted a 6-16 record with the 49ers. Here’s what we know.

Charlotte football just created the newest NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision head coach opening. The 49ers have fired Biff Poggi, per ESPN College Football insider Pete Thamel on Monday evening. Poggi spent only two seasons with the American Athletic Conference program.