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

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas Offensive Coordinator Bobby Petrino has withdrawn with name for the head coaching job at Charlotte according to ESPN’s Chris Low.

Arkansas offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino is no longer a candidate in the head coaching search at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, according to ESPN's Chris Low. Petrino reportedly withdrew his name from consideration after having discussed the job with officials at Charlotte.

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one less name that is going to be on that search, as Arkansas Razorbacks offensive coordinator Booby Petrino has withdrawn his name from consideration,

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.

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

Charlotte recently fired its coach Biff Poggi after two seasons and a 6-16 record overall and only winning four American Athletic Conference games. The 49ers are a relatively young program with only 10 seasons at the FBS level and only one bowl appearance which came in 2019 when the team finished 7-6.

FAYETTEVILLE — Bobby Petrino could be returning to the ranks of head coach according to a report at FootballScoop at Charlotte. Petrino served as offensive coordinator at Arkansas this season and helped the offense improve dramatically over 2023. Petrino also served as head football coach at Arkansas from 2008-11.

A couple of former head coaches for the Atlanta Falcons have been linked to college football jobs in the past few weeks. Arthur Smith, now an offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was thought to be a logical candidate for the North Carolina opening.