New Tennessee defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said his job interview with coach Josh Heupel was the best of his career. But by then, Knowles’ daughter, a UT alumnus, had talked up the Vols for more ...

Tennessee will have a first-year defensive coordinator in spring practices and during the 2026 football season under Jim Knowles. The Vols will begin spring football practices March 16. Ahead of ...

When Josh Heupel was looking for a new defensive coordinator in December, Jim Knowles’ daughter got to work recruiting her father to her alma mater. “As it all started to come together,” Knowles said ...

Jim Knowles has been hired as the new defensive coordinator for the University of Tennessee, replacing Tim Banks. Knowles signed a three-year, $6.6 million contract with the Volunteers that runs ...