Jim Knowles is regarded as one of the best veteran defensive coordinators in college football. He helped guide Ohio State to the 2024 national title.

Jim Knowles has officially been announced as the Tennessee Volunteers ' newest defensive coordinator.

The Tennessee Vols hired Jim Knowles to replace Tim Banks as UT's defensive coordinator on Thursday. Knowles will come to Rocky Top a year after winning a national championship, yet still in need of a narrative change.

Tennessee Head Football Coach Josh Heupel will look to rejuvenate his defense in 2026, hiring former National Champion Defensive Coordinator Jim Knowles to lead the Volunteers’ defense. Knowles won the national title with Ohio State last year and will look to bounce back after a tough season with Penn State in

Former Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles was named defensive coordinator for Tennessee. Tennessee’s head coach Josh Heupel announced the hiring Thursday, saying

Jim Knowles, a championship-winning assistant coach and one of the most esteemed defensive minds in football, has been named Tennessee’s defensive coordinator, Josh Heupel officially announced on Thursday.

Current Penn State and former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles found out his fate in college football for the 2026 season.

Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is negotiating his buyout and heading to Tennessee. ESPN’s Pete Thamel broke the news Wednesday afternoon that the Volunteers have targeted Knowles to replace Tim Banks,