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

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

Bobby Petrino has withdrawn his name from consideration for the Charlotte head coaching job, sources tell ESPN. Petrino, the former Arkansas head coach and current OC, had earlier discussed the job with Charlotte officials.

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one less name that is going to be on that search, as Arkansas Razorbacks offensive coordinator Booby Petrino has withdrawn his name from consideration,

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas Offensive Coordinator Bobby Petrino has withdrawn with name for the head coaching job at Charlotte according to ESPN’s Chris Low.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 a candidate for the head coaching vacancy at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, according to a report Sunday by the Charlotte Observer .

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.