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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.