Charles Huff is bringing two of his three coordinators from his record-setting 2024 Marshall staff with him to Southern Miss, as well as veteran chief of staff Sharrod Everett.

Sources tell FootballScoop that Huff is again tabbing Jason Semore to run the Golden Eagles defense, after Semore held the same post for the Thundering Herd, and Johnathan Galante is going to again coordinate special teams.

Galante helped lead Marshall's special teams units to a No. 10 overall ranking nationally in special teams efficiency.








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Source: Matt Drinkall and Central Michigan filling coordinator spot with top FCS coordinator



A year ago he also had All-America kick return specialist Jayden Harrison, now starting at College Football Playoff participant Notre Dame. The Herd also blocked two kicks this year and a punt.

Additionally, Josh Miller will coach the Southern Miss tight ends while Telly Lockette handles the running backs. Aaron Dobson will coach receivers.

Brandon Deadrick, most recently a quality control coach at Ole Miss, is set to coach the defensive line.



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Tavease Calhoun is going to coach cornerbacks, and Dominique Bowman is coaching safeties, as FootballScoop first reported.

Blake Anderson, also first reported by FootballScoop, is set to become the team's offensive coordinator.

We have been told 35 portal recruits will be in this weekend.

Looks as if QB is the #1 position to fill followed by OL/DL and the secondary. They want to carry 4 scholly QB's.

They are extremely high on LB Chris Jones and beliebe he will be a star and a leader on this team.

How many sign after or during the weekend will determine how they recruit the 2nd portal period.

They do believe a change of scenery will help develop current players on the roster. There is talent here.

The numbers are ever changing. Just because a player from 2024 is in the portal, that doesn't mean they have quit recruiting them.

It's gonna be a wild weekend. We will keep you updated on all of the commitments as fast as we can get them.

Let's also keep this info here on the board. You guys are supporting us, not everyone on FB or X. Thanks........


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