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It was all smiles for Ohio State football defensive coordinator Jim Knowles as he spoke with the media Tuesday, January 14, 2025 in the Woody Hayes Athletic Facility.

Jim Knowles Officially Set to Become Next Tennessee Football Defensive Coordinator

Caleb Sisk

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Dec 11, 2025

Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) jogs during warm-ups before a NCAA football game between Tennessee Volunteers and New Mexico State Aggies at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Nov. 15, 2025.

Jermod McCoy Set to Leave Tennessee Football for The NFL Draft

Caleb Sisk

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Dec 10, 2025

The Volunteer waves the University of Tennessee flag during the Vol Walk before a NCAA football game between Tennessee and UAB at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., September 20, 2025.

Former Tennessee Football Player Enters Transfer Portal Again

Caleb Sisk

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Dec 10, 2025

Oct 25, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel is interviewed after the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Tennessee Football Freshman Receives Prestigious Conference Honor

Caleb Sisk

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Dec 10, 2025

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Penn State first-year defensive coordinator Jim Knowles talks with reporters during football media day in Beaver Stadium on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in State College.

National Reporter Shares Honest Thoughts on Tennessee Hiring Jim Knowles

Caleb Sisk

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Dec 10, 2025

Tennessee is hiring former Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to replace Tim Banks.

Tennessee Quickly Lands Big-Name Defensive Coordinator to Replace Tim Banks

Mike McDaniel

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Dec 10, 2025

Jim Knowles is staging an exit from Penn State and SEC powerhouse Tennessee could wind up benefiting.

Top college football coordinator reportedly linked to major SEC program

James Parks

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Dec 10, 2025

Apr 26, 2025; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive coordinator Jim Knowles looks on from the sideline during the third quarter of the Blue White spring game at Beaver Stadium. The White team defeated the Blue team 10-8. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Report: Jim Knowles Expected to Become Next Tennessee Football Defensive Coordinator

Caleb Sisk

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Dec 10, 2025

Tennessee linebacker Brenden Anes (55) during a college football game between Tennessee and UAB at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Sept. 20, 2025.

Tennessee Football LB Announces Plans to Enter NCAA Transfer Portal

Caleb Sisk

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Dec 10, 2025

Jan 10, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Greg McElroy attends the 2022 CFP college football national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Greg McElroy Shares Brutally Honest Opinion on Tennessee Parting Ways With Tim Banks

Caleb Sisk

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Dec 10, 2025

Purdue Boilermakers head coach Ryan Walters looks down field Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, during the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. Penn State Nittany Lions won 49-10.

Ryan Walters Address Media Amid Tennessee Football's Defensive Coordinator Search

Caleb Sisk

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Dec 10, 2025

Nov 15, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel during the second half against the New Mexico State Aggies at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Reporter Provides Key Information During Tennessee Vols Defensive Coordinator Search

Caleb Sisk

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Dec 9, 2025

Tennesee returns to the field to start the second half of the NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt on Nov. 29, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

First Look at Illinois Football's Bowl Game Opponent: Tennessee Volunteers

Pranav Hegde

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Dec 8, 2025

Smokey the mascot plays with a young fan's hat at the Vol Walk before a NCAA football game between Tennessee and Vanderbilt at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Nov. 29, 2025.

Former NFL Head Coach Becomes Possible Candidate For Tennessee Football's DC Job

Caleb Sisk

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Dec 8, 2025

University of Tennessee football's defensive coordinator Tim Banks speaks to the press on media day at the campus in Knoxville, Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

Report: Tennessee Football and Tim Banks Part Ways

Caleb Sisk

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Dec 8, 2025

The updated ESPN top 25 college football rankings as the playoff selection committee is due to reveal its final decisions.

College football rankings: ESPN updates Top 25 poll entering Bowl Season

James Parks

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Dec 7, 2025

Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar (6) looks around the stadium after losing a NCAA football game between Tennessee and Vanderbilt at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Nov. 29, 2025.

Tennessee Football Learns Bowl Game and Opponent

Caleb Sisk

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Dec 7, 2025

Legend Bey

The Latest Updates on Tennessee Football Signee Legend Bey

Caleb Sisk

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Dec 7, 2025

The updated Coaches Poll top 25 college football rankings heading into the playoff.

Coaches Poll top 25: Georgia rises, Ohio State falls in college football rankings

James Parks

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Dec 7, 2025

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