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Memphis Finalizes Hiring of Charles Huff as Football Coach

12/7/2025

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Memphis is set to hire Charles Huff as its football coach.
The deal is finalizing on Saturday.
Huff, 42, previously coached Southern Miss to a 7-5 record after a 1-11 season.
He led Marshall to a Sun Belt title with a 10-3 record in 2024 and recruited NFL players such as Saquon Barkley and Najee Harris.
He replaces Ryan Silverfield, who accepted the Arkansas coaching position after Memphis tenure.

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Story summary

Memphis is set to hire Charles Huff as its football coach.
The deal is finalizing on Saturday.
Huff, 42, previously coached Southern Miss to a 7-5 record after a 1-11 season.
He led Marshall to a Sun Belt title with a 10-3 record in 2024 and recruited NFL players such as Saquon Barkley and Najee Harris.
He replaces Ryan Silverfield, who accepted the Arkansas coaching position after Memphis tenure.