Charlotte is expected to hire Ohio University's Tim Albin as the 49ers' next head coach, sources told ESPN. The sides are working toward a five-year deal that is expected to be completed in the near future.

New Charlotte 49ers’ football coach Tim Albin was overcome with emotion at his introductory press conference. Through the apparent nerves, his first proclamation to Niner Nation

The 59-year-old head coach takes the reins at Charlotte after leading Ohio University to its first conference title since 1968.

Charlotte introduced their new head football coach on Monday to a packed crowd following a weeks-long search.

Charlotte 49ers Athletic Director Mike Hill today introduced Tim Albin as the school’s third head football coach in three years. This time, Hill believes, they found the right man for the job.

Albin, who was not present for Ohio’s impromtu on-campus celebration last night, was confirmed to be hired by Charlotte on Sunday morning. The two sides were reportedly working on a five-year deal, though the school did not announce terms of the deal at time of confirmation.

After nearly three weeks since firing Biff Poggi, UNC Charlotte is expected to hire Tim Albin as its new head football coach, sources confirm to CSL. Albin, the current head coach at Ohio University,

"Wow. We're gonna win," was the first thing Tim Albin said as he took the podium Monday afternoon as the Charlotte 49ers' fourth head football coach. His enthusiasm was met with cheers from a packed room above Halton Arena.

A two-time Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year and newly minted MAC champion, Tim Albin has been named the University of North Carolina - Charlotte's fourth full-time head football coach, Director of Athletics Mike Hill announced on Sunday.