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Vols reportedly closing in on hiring Jim Knowles

Reports: Vols hire former Ohio State and Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles

Jim Knowles, former defensive coordinator for Ohio State and Penn State, is set to join the Vols, marking a pivotal shift for Tennessee under coach Josh Heupel.

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Vols reportedly closing in on hiring Jim Knowles as new defensive coordinator

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Tennessee expected to hire Jim Knowles: Vols bringing in proven defensive coordinator to rebuild unit

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PSU DC Reportedly in Contract Buyout Talks After Campbell Hire, Eyed by Tennessee

Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles reportedly will not be part of new head coach Matt Campbell's staff at Penn State.

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Penn State football losing defensive coordinator Jim Knowles: Reports

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Report: Penn State DC Jim Knowles expected to leave, join Tennessee

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Penn State expected to move on from defensive coordinator Jim Knowles

The defense ranked 37th in scoring and 34th in total yards this year, but it struggled to force turnovers and get off the field on third and fourth downs.

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Report: Tennessee targeting Jim Knowles for defensive coordinator opening

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Jim Knowles 'expected to land at Tennessee'

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Tennessee Football Freshman Receives Prestigious Conference Honor

The Tennessee Volunteers had a lot of ups and downs throughout the season, both on and off the field. Before the season started, they were forced to battle some

Tennessee football finishing strong on National Signing Day

The Tennessee football team pulled off at least two coups on Wednesday to start National Signing Day with a bang.

Jermod McCoy declares for NFL Draft, ending Tennessee football career

Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy has declared for the NFL Draft. He was a 2024 All-SEC selection but did not play in 2025 after tearing his ACL.

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Jermod McCoy Set to Leave Tennessee Football for The NFL Draft

Jermod McCoy will bypass another season with the Vols for the NFL Draft.

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Josh Heupel fires Tennessee football defensive coordinator Tim Banks

Josh Heupel fired Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks after a disappointing 2025 season on that side of the ball.

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Vols fall to Vanderbilt for first time since 2018

The Vols wrapped up the regular season as they always do, taking on in-state rival Vanderbilt. Last year, Tennessee needed a win against the Commodores to punch its

The Vols are projected to visit the Sunshine State for their bowl game this season.

A handful of bowl games have been thrown around for the Vols after losing to Vanderbilt in the regular season finale, but several outlets have narrowed it down to two: the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa and the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville.

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Hawk’s Nest: Former Tennessee Vols Head Football Coach Phillip Fulmer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — In this week’s episode of Hawk’s Nest, Kenny Hawkins and McKenzie Kane talked with former head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers Phillip Fulmer. Fulmer took over as head coach in 1992 and led the Vols through 17 seasons,

Tennessee doesn't make the cut for AP Top 25 Poll going into the College Football Playoffs

Tennessee remains out of the AP Top 25, and did not make the cut for the CFP. The Vols now wait for the bowl game announcements to determine their post-season fate.

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Vols look to end Vanderbilt’s playoff hopes in top-20 matchup

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Last year, Tennessee punched its ticket to the College Football Playoff with a win over Vanderbilt to end the regular season. This year, roles are reversed as now the Commodores can clinch a berth to the postseason with a victory over the Vols inside Neyland Stadium on Saturday.

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Former Tennessee football player enters transfer portal again

The Tennessee Volunteers have the chance to become one of the more popular attractions in the NCAA Transfer Portal, as they have a lot of solid pitches that they can give to a group of players. This includes the home atmosphere, the season they put together with younger talent, and the need for players at certain positions.