MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis has hired Charles Huff as football coach after his one season at Southern Miss.

Athletic director Ed Scott announced the hiring Monday with Huff replacing Ryan Silverfield , who left for Arkansas on Nov. 30.

“Early in our search process, Coach Huff quickly rose to the top of our list as a dynamic leader with a proven track record of building strong, competitive programs," Scott said. “He brings a championship mindset, tremendous drive, and more than 20 years of experience working alongside some of the top coaches in college football.”

Huff went 7-5 with Southern Miss this season after taking over a program that went 1-11 in 2024. That was the program's best regular-season record since 2019. The six-win turnaround was one of the biggest improvements in

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