Memphis coach Charles Huff calls himself 'Lane Kiffin of the Group of Five
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
At American Conference media days, new Memphis football coach Charles Huff likened himself to Lane Kiffin, remarking on his focus on player recruitment through the transfer portal. Huff, entering his third school in three years, noted he is working with a significant number of new players as the team prepares for the 2026 season. He aims to compete for a conference title, emphasizing the importance of team cohesion. Memphis will start its season against UNLV on August 29.
- •Huff mentioned having 71 new players at Memphis.
- •He previously won the Sun Belt title at Marshall in 2024.
- •Memphis will kick off the season on August 29 against UNLV.
- •Huff aims to compete for a conference title this season.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Why new Memphis coach Charles Huff said he's 'Lane Kiffin of the Group of Five'
"New Memphis football coach Charles Huff called himself the "Lane Kiffin of the Group of Five" at American Conference media days. Here's why.
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