Tennessee coach Josh Heupel hires Jim Knowles
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Tennessee Vols get another sign of how the Legend Bey saga may play out with Ohio State
Legend Bey is a Tennessee Vols signee, but it's unclear if he'll actually suit up for UT football in 2026. The situation with Bey is bizarre to say the least. Bey flipped his commitment from Tennessee to Ohio State in November before unexpectedly signing with the Vols
According to reports, former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is going to be hired by Tennessee for the same post.
Chip Kelly is emerging as a candidate at Georgia Tech, a move that could pit him against a familiar former Ohio State colleague in 2026.
Four-star athlete Legend Bey flipped his commitment from the Vols to Ohio State on Nov. 10. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound prospect plays quarterback at North Forney High School in Forney, Texas. 247Sports ranks him as the No. 24 athlete in the class and No. 47 player in Texas.
Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is working on a buyout to take the same position at Tennessee, according to multiple reports.
With his latest target, Alex Golesh is set to have three SEC defensive coordinators from last year on his first staff at Auburn.
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Tennessee reportedly making blockbuster hire to replace DC Tim Banks
Monday morning, Tim Banks was informed by Josh Heupel that he would not be retained as Tennessee's defensive coordinator. Things appear to be heating up when it comes to the coaching search. On3's Griffin McVeigh is reporting that Tennessee is planning on hiring former Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to fill the vacancy.