TSU’s new offensive coordinator and UFL champion coach Shannon Harris is rewriting football norms. Here’s how he plans to juggle it all.

As the interim head coach, Shannon Harris led the DC Defenders to win the 2025 UFL Championship against the Michigan Panthers.

Shannon Harris is set to pull double duty this school year, serving as Tennessee State offensive coordinator and DC Defenders head coach.

The DC Defenders removed the interim tag on Wednesday and named Shannon Harris as the head coach of the UFL team.

Shannon Harris is doing what few in football have ever done. He’s shaping future pros at TSU while leading champions in D.C. And in both locker rooms, he’s building something bigger than a season.

The DC Defenders announced they are rewarding new head coach Shannon Harris by removing the "Interim" tag. Harris guided the team to a 58-34 victory against the Michigan Panthers in the 2025 UFL ...

Shannon Harris has officially been named the head coach of the DC Defenders, the team announced Wednesday. Harris led the Defenders to the 2025 UFL Championship while serving as interim head coach ...