{
  "id": 14286693,
  "title": "What Memphis' Charles Huff said about facing Will Hall, Tulane's championship level",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/what-memphis-charles-huff-said-about-facing-will-hall-tulanes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T20:27:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/memphis-charles-huff-said-facing-202755459.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Memphis football coach Charles Huff emphasized that his team faces a challenge against Tulane, a championship-level team. The Tigers (5-1, 2-0 American Conference) are set to meet the Green Wave (2-3, 0-1) on October 16 at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans. Despite Tulane's 2025 conference title win and playoff appearance, they have not exhibited the same caliber of play this season, according to Huff. The coach acknowledged the \"aura or DNA\" that remains in Tulane's building, having produced champions in the past. Huff, known for his frequent praise of opponents, described Tulane as \"a really challenging opponent\" and warned his team to prepare at an elite level. The matchup also presents a unique coaching scenario, as Will Hall, fired from Southern Miss in 2024, now faces off against his former mentor, Charles Huff. Huff paid tribute to Hall's standard of excellence during their time at Southern Miss and praised Tulane's resilience on the field. Despite Tulane's struggles offensively this season, Huff sees them as a formidable opponent, particularly given their strong home record and a well-rounded defense that complements their offense.",
  "summary": "Here's what coach Charles Huff said about preparing for Tulane and why Memphis has to \"play and prepare at an elite level to even have a chance.\"",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}