# University of Memphis football coaching transition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/university-of-memphis-football-coaching-transition
> Updated: 2026-08-25T22:58:01.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Charles Huff has been appointed to lead the University of Memphis football program, succeeding Ryan Silverfield. Huff, who previously held coaching roles at programs including Alabama and Penn State, has stated a mission to ‘close the gap’ between Memphis and major power conferences like the SEC and Big 10.

As the program prepares for its season opener against UNLV at Allegiant Stadium on August 29, 2026, both teams face lineup uncertainty. Memphis head coach Huff has declined to release a depth chart to prevent Power 4 teams from scouting the roster, leaving the starting quarterback position unannounced. Memphis enters the matchup following an 8-5 season, while UNLV follows a 10-4 season in the Mountain West conference.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Memphis and UNLV prepare for college football season opener

The Memphis Tigers and UNLV Runnin Rebels prepare for their season opener at Allegiant Stadium amid uncertainty regarding starting quarterbacks and depth charts.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/memphis-and-unlv-prepare-for-college-football-season-opener

### 2026-08-24: Charles Huff prepares for University of Memphis football debut

New University of Memphis head football coach Charles Huff prepares for his season debut against UNLV, aiming to ‘close the gap’ between the Tigers and major power conferences.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/charles-huff-prepares-for-university-of-memphis-football-debut

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