Banks joined Tennessee in 2021 as one of Josh Heupel's first picks when he took over. UT said Banks helped build the defense into "one of the best in the nation."

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UT 'nearing deal' to keep football defensive coordinator Tim Banks at Tennessee

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — ESPN Senior Writer Chris Low reported Wednesday that Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks has agreed to a contract extension to remain on Rocky Top. Tennessee boasted one of the nation's strongest defenses in 2024. The Vols allowed just 4.56 yards per play on average, the fifth lowest mark in the nation, and held 11 of their 13 opponents to under 20 points. 
	
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Tim Banks set to be extended as Tennessee defensive coordinator, reports say

Tennessee’s defensive coordinator doesn’t appear to be going anywhere. According to a report from ESPN’s Chris Low on Wednesday morning, Tennessee is finalizing an extension with defensive coordinator Tim Banks. “Tim Banks and Tennessee are finalizing an extension for him to remain as Vol Football’s defensive coordinator, sources tell ESPN,” Low posted. “Banks, a Broyles […] The post Report: Tennessee Finalizing Extension With Defensive Coordina…

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Tennessee has secured one of its coaches that worked last year under an expiring contract. Now, the Vols have some much tougher decisions to make. Re-signing defensive coordinator Tim Banks was a no brainer despite the frustrations that many had early in his tenure when the Vols struggled without the ball. Per multiple reports, Banks is close to re-upping with the Vols. The news should go public anyway. I said then, and I’ll say it again: Banks …

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Tennessee knows how valuable Tim Banks has been as defensive coordinator, and the Volunteers are closing in on an extension that would keep the 53-year-old running the defense in Knoxville, sources told ESPN’s Chris Low on Wednesday morning. Banks was a finalist for the Broyles Award, which is given to the top assistant coach in the country. Tennessee had one of the best defenses in the country in 2024, holding 11 of its 13 opponents under 20 po…

UT 'nearing deal' to keep football defensive coordinator Tim Banks at Tennessee

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