After a rocky 8-4 season, Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel has decided to shake things up on his staff. This significant staff move may have been necessary given the recent trends of the Vols' defense. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Josh Heupel has fired defensive coordinator Tim Banks.
Tennessee has dismissed defensive coordinator Tim Banks, sources tell ESPN.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 8, 2025
Josh Heupel Fires DC Tim Banks
Banks has been on the Tennessee staff since 2021, where he has served as the defensive coordinator and safeties coach.