Tennessee Football Announces New Coaches with Jim Knowles Assistants

Tennessee adds Penn State's Anthony Poindexter as co-defensive coordinator, secondary coach

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The University of Tennessee has announced the hiring of Penn State safeties and co-defensive coordinator Anthony Poindexter He will serve the Vols' co-defensive coordinator and secondary coach. Poindexter has spent the last five years in both of those roles with the Nittany Lions. In the latest of those seasons, Poindexter shared [...]

Tennessee football announces new coaches with Jim Knowles assistants

Josh Heupel announced his 2026 Tennessee coaching staff after firing multiple assistants and reshaping it for new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles.

Vols to have multiple new defensive assistants; Max Gilbert leaving | Chattanooga Times Free Press

When Tennessee coach Josh Heupel hired Jim Knowles as his new defensive coordinator last month, it was not known how much leeway Knowles would have in bringing in his own assistants.

Vols announce 3 new defensive coaches for 2026 season

Tennessee strengthens its 2026 defensive lineup with seasoned hires, aiming to revitalize its defense under Jim Knowles.

Tennessee Football Announces New Defensive Staff Under Direction of Jim Knowles

Tennessee football has announced its full defensive staff for the upcoming 2026 season. The timing is perfect, as well, with the transfer portal opening on Friday and the Vols looking to add talent to the roster. This will all be under the new direction of defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. He was hired by Josh Heupel […] The post Tennessee Football Announces New Defensive Staff Under Direction of Jim Knowles appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

Tennessee Football announces three new hires on defensive coaching staff

Tennessee Football on Friday night announced the hiring of three new defensive coaches under new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles.