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The Tennessee Volunteers are making a major change on the coaching staff. Per a report by On3's Austin Price, head coach Josh Heupel has made the

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We have reached the first full week of fall camp for the Kentucky program. It’s officially football time in the bluegrass. KSR+ is

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Only three power conference head-coaching jobs (North Carolina, Purdue, West Virginia) opened because of firings last year, and only two more (Wake

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Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks, a 2024 Broyles Award finalist for top assistant coach, has inked a new three year deal to remain the Vols

(Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK) Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks speaks at a press conference during Tennessee Football Media Day, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.

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Tennessee and defensive coordinator Tim Banks is finalizing a new deal to return for the 2025 season according to a report from ESPN's Chris Low.

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Multiple sources told On3 on Saturday that Wes Goodwin is not expected to return as Clemson's defensive coordinator in 2025. The Tigers have yet to

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Miami is firing defensive coordinator Lance Guidry, multiple sources tell On3. The Hurricanes ranked No. 69 in total defense in 2024,

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After finally getting back on the winning track with a win against UMass, Mississippi State is back in the lion’s den this week with a road trip to

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As Tennessee works through their bye week and sets its sights on what will be a weekly regular season game for playoff hopes the next five weeks, the

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East Carolina fired head coach Mike Houston on Sunday morning coming off a 45-28 loss to Army on Saturday. Houston went 27-38 in six seasons with the

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As Will Brooks slid across the ground cradling the football, Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks finally stood up from his seat, finally

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In three seasons at Tennessee, Tim Banks’ defense has improved by the numbers every year starting with points allowed. As the Vol defense starts

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We are just over a week away from the Kentucky football team reporting to campus for the beginning of fall training camp. We are now getting ready

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Orlando, Fla.  -- When asked what playing in his 60th game and making his 51st career start means safety Jaylen McCollough said it means he's

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Orlando, Fla.  — The numbers say Tennessee’s defense should have a good day on Monday as the Vols take on Iowa in the Cheez-It’s Citrus

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Tennessee’s defense in the first half Saturday night in the loss to Florida has created plenty of angst among the fanbase and has left plenty of work

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Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks is expecting a step forward with his defense in his third year as the defensive leader.  One of the biggest

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Tennessee was back to work on Tuesday, this time in full gear as it was goal line/short yardage day for the offense and defense.   A season ago,

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As Tuesday marked the first official day of Tennessee fall camp for the football program, offensive and defensive coordinators Joey Halzle and Tim

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Coordinators Joey Halzle, Tim Banks, preview Vols offense and defense as fall camp begins

Tennessee has had a stellar offense the last two seasons, meanwhile their defense was the more mediocre unit, although it did experience major growth

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Tennessee Defensive Coordinator Hot Board: Top candidates to replace Tim Banks

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