Can Knowles Break His Own Trend | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee’s new defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles, brings elite pedigree and a hefty paycheck—but his defenses usually peak in Year 2. Can he defy history and deliver an instant turnaround for the Volunteers in 2026? With solid depth and key additions, the Vols have the talent, but Knowles must accelerate—or risk another rebuilding year as they chase playoff contention. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/db2ee5dc7ce1c763