Marshall Coach Charles Huff Reportedly Named As Candidate For Michigan State Vacancy

Per a Thursday night X post from Brett McMurphy, the Thundering Herd head coach may be considered for a return to the Power Five

Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker was officially fired on Wednesday amid an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against him.

On Thursday evening, Brett McMurphy of Action Network posted to X (formerly Twitter) a list of candidates to fill the vacancy left by Tucker's firing. Amongst five candidates from the Power Five, Marshall University head coach Charles Huff was confirmed as a candidate by McMurphy via a source.

Michigan State candidates, source told @ActionNetworkHQ.

Mike Elko, Duke
Dan Enos, Arkansas OC
Matt House, LSU DC
Charles Huff, Marshall
Pat Narduzzi, Pitt
Mike Tressel, Wisconsin DC

All of them played or coached at MSU, except Elko & Huff

— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) September 28, 2023

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Huff took the reigns of Marshall's program prior to the 2021 season. He has amassed a 19-10 record since. Notably, Huff led Marshall to a road win at #8 Notre Dame last season. This was the team’s first win over a top-10 team since 2003. Huff also led the Thundering Herd to a win against Virginia Tech this season, their first win against the Hokies since 1940.

Prior to Marshall, Huff picked notable experience as an Associate Head Coach at Alabama and Mississippi State. Huff also has experience as an assistant at Penn State, Western Michigan, Vanderbilt, Maryland, Hampton, and Tennessee State, as well as the Buffalo Bills.

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Huff played at Hampton University as a fullback and offensive lineman from 2001 to 2005. 

Marshall is one of six undefeated G5 teams heading into the Week Five slate. They continue their 2023 slate on Saturday when they host Sun Belt foe Old Dominion on ESPN+. It's unlikely we will hear an official comment from Huff on any potential move until after the season, however, Sun Belt football coaches have media availability on Monday afternoons.