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Former Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks finds a quick landing spot with a familiar face for Vol fans

Former Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks finds a quick landing spot with a familiar face for Vol fans

It appears as though Tim Banks did not have to wait long to find a new football home after he and Tennessee parted ways this week. According to Auburn 247 Sports reporter Nathan King, Banks is being hired at Auburn to be their new safeties coach.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 11
Paul Finebaum dropped an absolutely terrible take about Josh Heupel and Tennessee following the reported hiring of Jim Knowles

Paul Finebaum dropped an absolutely terrible take about Josh Heupel and Tennessee following the reported hiring of Jim Knowles

The Tennessee Vols are reportedly hiring Jim Knowles as the program's new defensive coordinator. Knowles served as Ohio State's defensive coordinator from 2022 to 2024.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 10
Report: Tennessee set to make big hire at defensive coordinator

Report: Tennessee set to make big hire at defensive coordinator

The Tennessee Volunteers have gotten rid of their defensive coordinator following a disappointing 2025 campaign, and they appear to have a big replacement lined up for him.

Jakobe Thomas News / A to Z Sports / December 10
Former Tennessee Vols player who left the program named as an All-American in 2025

Former Tennessee Vols player who left the program named as an All-American in 2025

A former Tennessee Vols defensive back who left the program following the 2024 season was named as an All-American this week. Safety Jakobe Thomas, who started his career at Middle Tennessee State, spent the 2024 season at Tennessee before transferring to Miami earlier this spring.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 9
Tennessee Vols' rumored target to replace DC Tim Banks says a lot without saying much about his candidacy for the job

Tennessee Vols' rumored target to replace DC Tim Banks says a lot without saying much about his candidacy for the job

The Tennessee Volunteers are looking for their next defensive coordinator after Josh Heupel fired Tim Banks this week, ending the latter's five-year run with the program.

Josh Heupel News / A to Z Sports / December 8
One thing Vols head coach Josh Heupel must avoid while searching for a defensive coordinator to replace Tim Banks at Tennessee

One thing Vols head coach Josh Heupel must avoid while searching for a defensive coordinator to replace Tim Banks at Tennessee

The Tennessee Vols officially parted ways with defensive coordinator Tim Banks on Monday. Tennessee made the move after the Vols finished the 2025 season with the No.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / December 3

Early Signing Day Profile: 2026 DB Zay Anderson Officially Signs with Tennessee Football

The early national signing period for the class of 2026 is finally here. Prospects ranging all over the country will be signing and sending in their official Letter of Intent (LOI) to play for their selected college of choice.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / December 3

Early Signing Day Profile: 2026 EDGE CJ Edwards Officially Signs with Tennessee Football

The early national signing period for the class of 2026 is finally here. Prospects ranging all over the country will be signing and sending in their official Letter of Intent (LOI) to play for their selected college of choice.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 2
Syracuse ends three-game skid with upset over No. 13 Tennessee

Syracuse ends three-game skid with upset win over No. 13 Tennessee

The ACC/SEC Challenge wasted no time producing its first upset on Tuesday night.

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 men's basketball poll
Isaiah Evans' winner helps undefeated No. 4 Duke defeat No. 15 Florida
No. 5 UConn ends No. 21 Kansas' nonconference home win streak
Derek Dixon's layup leads No. 16 UNC past No. 18 Kentucky
Five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll
No. 1 UConn women beat S. Florida
Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / November 30
What's Next for Tennessee Football Following Vanderbilt Loss

What's Next for Tennessee Football Following Vanderbilt Loss

The Tennessee Volunteers football program is one to note when it comes to the outcome of this season, being a bit up and down. While the season didn't finish very pretty, it is safe to say that the Tennessee Volunteers finished the season better than it really could have gone.

Diego Pavia News / Yardbarker / November 29
Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia makes big Heisman statement

Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia makes big Heisman statement vs. Tennessee

No. 14 Vanderbilt's impressive 45-24 win over No. 19 Tennessee on Saturday night may not be enough to get them into the College Football Playoff. But quarterback Diego Pavia's performance in that win may have been enough to get him an invite to New York City for the 2025 Heisman Trophy presentation. 

Vanderbilt to keep momentum going with Clark Lea extension, QB pursuit
No. 10 Alabama blows lead but beats Auburn to play for SEC title
No. 8 Oklahoma gets late TD to survive LSU, likely clinch CFP bid
Jadan Baugh's historic outing leads Florida to rivalry win over Florida State
Louisville snaps skid with dominant shutout of rival Kentucky
Ball-control offense carries Clemson past South Carolina 28-14
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 25
Ja'Kobi Gillespie shines for No. 17 Tennessee in win over No. 3 Houston

Ja'Kobi Gillespie shines for No. 17 Tennessee in win over No. 3 Houston

The battle of unbeaten teams saw Tennessee come away with a hard-fought 76-73 win over Houston.

No. 14 St. John's gets in Players Era win column vs. Baylor
No. 15 Iowa State blows past Creighton to improve to 2-0 at Players Era
Henri Veesaar helps No. 16 Tar Heels defeat St. Bonaventure
John Mobley Jr., Ohio State overpower Mount St. Mary's
Kansas beats cold-shooting Syracuse for second win at Players Era
Tennessee Volunteers News / NBA Draft on SI / November 25
Tennessee's Nate Ament Dominates Rutgers in Volunteers' Win

Tennessee's Nate Ament Dominates Rutgers in Volunteers' Win

Outside of the three generational draft prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft — AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cam Boozer — the rest of the order is wide open, but loaded with freshmen talent.

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