Shannon was promoted to the Defensive Coordinator position after Geoff Collins, the former Florida DC left to take the Head Coaching Position at Temple. Shannon was ironically replaced at Miami by former Temple Head Coach Al Golden.
Shannon was the interim Defensive Coordinator for the Gators during their 30-3 Outback Bowl Victory over Iowa. Florida allowed 226 yards of offense to the Hawkeyes, including just 55 yards rushing. They also had three interceptions including one for a touchdown.
This will be Shannon’s second stint as a Defensive Coordinator. He was the Hurricanes Defensive Coordinator under Larry Coker from 2001-06.