New Marshall head football coach Charles Huff got emotional in speaking about the journey to becoming the leader of his own program, which officially kicked off with his introductory press conference on Tuesday afternoon.

Marshall defensive coordinator Brad Lambert, who interviewed for the program's vacant head coaching position last week, is taking the co-defensive coordinator job at Purdue, according to sources.

Marshall's head coaching vacancy is likely to be filled by the end of the weekend with three names emerging as finalists: current defensive coordinator Brad Lambert, Alabama associate head coach/running backs coach Charles Huff and Louisville offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford.

Former Marshall head coach Doc Holliday confirmed on Monday that he did seek a contract extension and wanted to leave on his own terms, but that he's thankful for his tenure as the Herd's head coach and the opportunity to coach in his home state.

The effects of COVID-19 certainly hindered plenty in the 2020 football season. òòò½ÊÓÆµ Marshall searches for its coach in 2021, the impact of the pandemic is still being felt throughout the process.