Memphis Tigers prepare for 2026 season under new coach Charles Huff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The Memphis Tigers are gearing up for the 2026 football season under head coach Charles Huff, who took over after Ryan Silverfield. Memphis finished the 2025 season with an 8-5 record but faced significant roster changes, losing 21 of 22 starters. Huff aims to continue Memphis' expectations of bowl eligibility and return to the American Conference Championship Game. Offensively, the Tigers are introducing several new players, including quarterbacks Marcus Stokes and Air Noland, and will rely on a revamped coaching staff to lead the transition.
- •Charles Huff begins as head coach for the 2026 season.
- •Memphis finished 2025 with an 8-5 record, lost in the Gasparilla Bowl.
- •21 of 22 starters have departed from last year's team.
- •New offensive coordinator Kevin Decker joins from Old Dominion.
- •Key player arrivals include quarterbacks Marcus Stokes and Air Noland.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 American Preseason Previews: Memphis Tigers
"The Charles Huff era begins, and the roster significant turnover is significant.
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