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Report: Co-DC Tim Banks To Be Named New Tennessee Defensive Coordinator

Despite it being halfway through February, the coaching carousel never stops as Penn State’s co-DC and safeties coach Tim Banks is leaving to become the defensive coordinator of Tennessee, according to a report from Pete Thamel.

Sources: Tennessee is finalizing a deal to hire Penn State co-defensive coordinator Tim Banks as the school’s new DC. Banks has extensive DC experience, including at Illinois, Cincinnati and Central Michigan.

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) February 15, 2021

Banks has been at Penn State since the 2016 season, serving as safeties coach and the co-DC during that time.