Jim Knowles was officially named Tennessee football's new defensive coordinator on Thursday. The 38-year coaching veteran signed a three-year contract and will be tasked with improving a Volunteers defensive unit that struggled immensely in 2025.

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