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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.

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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

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

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 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

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

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.