HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Southern Miss Director of Athletics Jeremy McClain announced Charles Huff has been hired as the school’s 23rd head football coach.

“As we started this search, we were focused on finding a dynamic leader who could get our program back to competing for championships,” said McClain. “Charles Huff has proven that he is a winner who can build a championship culture within the Sun Belt. We look forward to supporting him in our journey To The Top! We are thrilled to welcome Coach Huff, Jessica, and their family to Southern Miss.”

Huff comes to Southern Miss after serving as head coach at Marshall University for the past four seasons, posting a 32-20 record and culminating with a 31-3 Sun Belt Conference championship victory Saturday night in his final game leading the Thundering Herd.

“My family and I could not be any happier to begin our journey in Hattiesburg as we look to continue the rich and storied history of Southern Miss football. Our goal will be to build a program that can compete at the highest level and have our fan base enjoy the ability to return to bowl games on a consistent basis,” Huff stated. “I have to thank Southern Miss President Dr. Joe Paul, along with Athletics Director Jeremy McClain, in showing their faith in me and this staff with this tremendous opportunity and I can’t wait to hit the ground running in making this program something that we can all be proud.”

Huff will replace former head football coach Will Hall, who was fired in October.