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.
BREAKING: Tennessee is set to hire former Penn State and Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles as its next DC, @clowfb reports. https://t.co/m8x4CMi2bT pic.twitter.com/TdHfeibYDk
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Tennessee reportedly plans to hire Jim Knowles as new DC
Some people might consider this a home run hire.