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College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 12
'He needs to win football games, you don't need to have an ugly year' - Josh Heupel still has a very important decision to make
Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel completed one of his most important offseason tasks this week by hiring Jim Knowles to replace Tim Banks as the program's defensive coordinator.
Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / December 12
2026 Tennessee Football Schedule Released
It is a busy time for the Tennessee Volunteers. Josh Heupel and his staff just wrapped up the early signing period for the class of 2026. Everything went smooth for the most part.
The '2025-26 bowl game host cities' quiz
How many of the cities to host a game during the 2025-26 college football bowl season can you name in six minutes?
College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 11
An offensive coordinator with a strong tie to Josh Heupel just got fired and it won't be surprising if he lands in a role at Tennessee
An offensive coordinator with a strong tie to Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel got fired on Thursday. And it wouldn't be a surprise if he lands at Tennessee in the not-too-distant future.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 11
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
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.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 10
Tennessee lands ex-Penn State, Ohio State defensive coordinator
Tennessee’s football team’s defensive reset is officially underway after a frustrating 2025 campaign that ended with an ugly home loss to Vanderbilt and renewed questions about whether the Volunteers can actually break through in the SEC.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 10
There's an under-the-radar defensive coordinator option for the Tennessee Vols that no one is mentioning
There's not a lot of intel flying around about the Tennessee Vols' search for a new defensive coordinator. And that's by design. Vols head coach Josh Heupel likes to keep things close to the vest, which is why there's not a lot of legitimate information about the search out there right now.
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
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.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 9
There's one thing that could potentially delay the Tennessee Vols' defensive coordinator hire
The Tennessee Vols are in the market for a new defensive coordinator after parting ways with Tim Banks on Monday. On3's Chris Low tweeted on Monday that he believes Tennessee will make a hire "pretty quickly".
College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 9
'That's the one that makes the most sense at this point' - Not many names have emerged in Tennessee's search for a defensive coordinator
It's very early in the Tennessee Vols' search for a new defensive coordinator, but it still feels notable that no serious intel on the search has emerged.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 8
College football insider drops nugget on how long Tennessee's search for a new defensive coordinator is expected to take
The Tennessee Vols parted ways with defensive coordinator Tim Banks on Monday. Vols head coach Josh Heupel thanked Banks in a statement while also noting that the move was necessary for the future of the program.
College Football 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
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.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 8
5 options to replace Tim Banks as the Tennessee Vols' defensive coordinator
The Tennessee Vols are reportedly parting ways with defensive coordinator Tim Banks. “I want to thank Tim for everything he has done for Tennessee the last five seasons,” said Vols head coach Josh Heupel in a statement on Monday.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 5
Former Vol says some longtime boosters are wondering 'what the hell happened' in Tennessee's loss to Vanderbilt
Some big money boosters are apparently wondering "what the hell happened" in the Tennessee Vols' blowout loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores in Neyland Stadium this past weekend.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 4
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel makes a big statement that should answer questions about the Vols' offseason
For the first time since arriving on Rocky Top nearly five years ago, Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel is facing some outside noise heading into the offseason.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 3
Former Vol who played for Josh Heupel shares thoughts on the concerns about the way Tennessee practiced in 2025
Were the Tennessee Vols' practices physical enough in 2025, and do UT's practice habits need to change in 2026? That's one of the big questions facing the Volunteers this offseason after a report surfaced last month that suggested Tennessee's practices didn't include enough contact throughout the year.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 3
The Tennessee Vols just got one step closer to keeping a key assistant coach this offseason
It's far too early to know what the Tennessee Vols' coaching staff will look like in 2026. Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel will be making decisions in the coming days/weeks on his coaching staff and whether any changes need to be made.
College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / November 29
Everything Tennessee Football HC Josh Heupel Said Following 45-24 Home Loss to Vanderbilt
The Tennessee Volunteers will finish the 2025 regular season 8-4 (4-4) after falling to cross-state rival Vanderbilt 45-24. This loss has a stronger sting to it as not only was this at home inside Neyland Stadium, but this was on senior day as well.
College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / November 24
Everything Josh Heupel Said Ahead of Tennessee vs Vanderbilt
The Tennessee Volunteers are one of the many teams that have a chance to play spoiler to the playoff hopes of one of their biggest rivals. Ahead of the Vols' game against the Vanderbilt Commodores, Josh Heupel took the stand for his weekly press conference.
College Football News / 5 GOATs / November 23
Vanderbilt vs. Tennessee odds: Opening point spread released
Vanderbilt travels to Tennessee for a Week 14 clash in the Southeastern Conference. With game day approaching, the opening odds and point spread have been revealed.
College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / November 23
Everything Josh Heupel Said After Tennessee Football Handled Florida in The Swamp
The Tennessee Volunteers went to The Swamp as a 7-3, 3-3 prepared to battle with the Florida Gators. After a 60-minute contest, the Vols would leave Ben Hill Griffin Stadium victorious, moving the season records to 8-3, 4-3.
College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / November 4
TRENDING: Former Vols’ QB Compares Josh Heupel to James Franklin
Having former players around your program is generally seen as a good thing. However, that isn’t always the fact. The current situation with Tennessee and former quarterback Jonathan Crompton proves this.
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