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Tennessee VolunteersDefensive Coordinator
Jim Knowles

JimKnowles

Philadelphia, PASt. Joseph's Prep School
Sport
FBFootball
Position
DCDefensive Coordinator
Age
61
Years Active
39
Alma Mater
Cornell (1987)
Current Position
Defensive Coordinator
Salary
$2M
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Agent
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Coaching History
13 stops
Tennessee Volunteers
Defensive Coordinator
CURRENT
2026
Penn State Nittany Lions
Defensive Coordinator
2025
Ohio State Buckeyes
Defensive Coordinator
2022 – 2024
Oklahoma State Cowboys
Defensive Coordinator
2019 – 2021
Oklahoma State Cowboys
Assistant Head Coach
2018
Duke Blue Devils
Defensive Coordinator
2010 – 2017
Cornell Big Red
Head Coach
2004 – 2009
Ole Miss Rebels
Linebackers Coach
2003
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sark (11)
Steve Sarkisian Has Been Here Before: Why Texas Fans Should Remain Bullish
Eric Nahlinyesterday
Sep 26, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) is swarmed by Texas defenders during a college football game between Tennessee and Texas at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Sept. 26, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
Deep Dive: What went wrong on offense and right on defense for Texas against Tennesse?
Ian Boyd9/29/26
Sep 26, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee defensive lineman Xavier Gilliam (2) takes down Texas running back Derrek Cooper (5) during a college football game between Tennessee and Texas at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Sept. 26, 2026. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
Texas vs. Tennessee Film Study: Run game failures and first-down problems
Ian Boyd9/29/26