Memphis hires former Miami coach Randy Shannon as analyst
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 12:27 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Memphis University is adding Randy Shannon as a senior defensive analyst under head coach Charles Huff. This move comes just days before Memphis's season opener against UNLV, scheduled for Saturday. Shannon, a former head coach at Miami, was most recently on the Florida State staff and has extensive coaching experience, including defensive roles and a previous Broyles Award. Huff is entering his second season with Memphis following a successful tenure at Marshall that included a conference championship. Shannon's arrival is seen as a strategic enhancement to the Tigers' defensive capabilities as they pursue a strong start to the 2026 season.
- •Randy Shannon joins Memphis as senior defensive analyst
- •Charles Huff is entering his second season at Memphis
- •Memphis opens the season against UNLV on Saturday
- •Shannon previously coached at Miami and Florida State
- •Huff's early career includes a Sun Belt Championship at Marshall
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Why Charles Huff added former Miami coach Randy Shannon to Memphis staff
- 12:27 AMYahoo Sports — Memphis adding former Miami coach Randy Shannon to Charles Huff staff
"Memphis football is just days away from the start of the 2026 season, but the Tigers are adding to their coaching staff, bringing on Randy Shannon.
"Days before its season-opening game on the road against UNLV, Memphis coach Charles Huff is adding major firepower to his Tigers staff
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 8:02 PMWhy Charles Huff added former Miami coach Randy Shannon to Memphis staff
Memphis football is just days away from the start of the 2026 season, but the Tigers are adding to their coaching staff, bringing on Randy Shannon.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 12:27 AMMemphis adding former Miami coach Randy Shannon to Charles Huff staff
Days before its season-opening game on the road against UNLV, Memphis coach Charles Huff is adding major firepower to his Tigers staff
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