Charlotte Football Initiative (CFI) is formed. The grassroots group hopes to bring football to the 49ers.

Board of Trustees authorizes study of football.

Chancellor Dubois appoints Football Feasibility Committee, chaired by former Board of Trustees Chair Mac Everett.

Football Feasibility Committee unanimously recommends addition of football

"March to the Endzone" Pep Rally held by 49ers student body.

Chancellor recommends addition of football to Board of Trustees.

Board of Trustees passes recommendation without opposition.

DLR Group and Jenkins-Peer Architects presents initial renderings of football stadium.

Board of Trustees unanimously approves funding plan.

Board of Governors unanimously approves funding plan.

Legislature approves Capital Project bill.

Governor Bev Purdue signs non-appropriated Capital Project bill.

"Done Deal" celebration at Student Union.

49ers schedule first football series.

49ers schedule inaugural home game vs. Campbell, August 31, 2013.

49ers name Brad Lambert as first head coach of football.

Over 3,000 fans celebrate Groundbreaking for the 49ers Football Stadium.

49ers announce naming of McColl-Richardson Field for banking pioneer Hugh McColl and Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson.

49ers sign first freshman class of 27 players.

49ers hold walk-on tryouts.

49ers announce they will join Conference USA in football in 2015 (all other sports in 2013-14). Move fast tracks 49ers to FBS level after initial two seasons as an FCS Independent.

Head coach Brad Lambert unveils the 49ers white helmet design.

Keys are officially turned over to the 49ers to take ownership of the football field house.

Goalposts are installed at football stadium.

In a surprise announcement, Dale Halton, who purchased naming rights to Field House and Chancellor Dubois, name Judy W. Rose Football Center for current longtime athletic director.

The 49ers first team reports to campus. Holds first team meeting the following day.

Installation of turf begins at the football stadium.

First workout session for the 49ers football team on practice fields.