Memphis is set to finalize the hiring of Charles Huff as its new head football coach, as confirmed by sources to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The contract is expected to span five years, marking a significant commitment from the Memphis Tigers organization.
Huff, 42, recently concluded his first season with the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, finishing with a record of 7-5. Before his tenure at Southern Miss, he served as the head coach at Marshall University, where he led the team to an impressive 10-3 record and secured a Sun Belt Conference title in 2024. Following this success, he made the transition to Southern Miss, which had struggled the previous season with a winless conference record but improved to 5-3 during the 2025 season.
Memphis is replacing Ryan Silverfield, who was recently appointed as the head coach for the Arkansas Razorbacks after guiding the Tigers to bowl eligibility for six consecutive seasons. The decision to hire Huff reflects Memphis’s ambition to continue building a competitive football program.
Huff brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously worked as an assistant coach under prominent figures such as Nick Saban, James Franklin, Dan Mullen, and P.J. Fleck. His diverse background in coaching and demonstrated ability to develop successful teams positions him as a strong candidate to lead Memphis into the future.
Memphis fans and stakeholders are hopeful that Huff’s leadership will elevate the program, particularly following a period of consistent bowl appearances under Silverfield. As the hiring process concludes, attention will turn to how Huff plans to structure his coaching staff and implement his vision for the Tigers.
