‘It’s going to be a dogfight when you play us’: Huff says about Tigers’ toughness
University of Memphis head football coach, Charles Huff, at a press conference March 23, 2026. (Greg Campbell/Special for The Daily Memphian file)
New Memphis coach Charles Huff has infused a great deal of optimism into the Tiger fan base this offseason.
Huff appears to have brought in a strong collection of talent through the transfer portal, and he knows how to drum up excitement any time he gets in front of a microphone. The renovations to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium have also helped create enthusiasm for this year.
The wait for the 2026 football season is nearly over now that the Tigers are just days away from playing at UNLV on Saturday, Aug. 29 (9 p.m., FOX).
This is an excerpt of this story. To read more, please click here and subscribe.
Topics
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis vs. UNLV Subscriber OnlyThank you for reading The Daily Memphian. Your support is critical.
Did you know we are a 501(c)3 nonprofit news organization? We rely on a mix of revenue from subscriptions (50%), advertising, events and other earned income (25%) and fundraising (25%).
Please consider making a fully tax-deductible donation or other contribution to The Daily Memphian today.
👉🏽 Your subscription pays for you to read all our journalism.
👉🏽 Your donation powers the work we do to reach everyone else with the news.
We believe an informed Memphis is a better Memphis. If you agree, join our growing list of donors now.
Frank Bonner II
Frank Bonner II covers the Memphis Tigers. He is a top-10 APSE winner who covered Oklahoma State for the Tulsa World before joining The Daily Memphian in 2021. Bonner is a native of Indiana, where he started his career covering high school sports.
Comments
Want to comment on our stories? If you’re a subscriber, scroll down to the comments. If you’re not a subscriber, only paid subscribers can add their thoughts, so subscribe now. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.