Knowles' First Game: Depth, Discipline, and Defense | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee’s defense is firing on all cylinders as they prepare for their season opener against Furman, with new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles leading the charge. He’s confident in his team’s readiness after a disciplined fall camp, emphasizing that practice makes permanent—and if mistakes happen on game day, it’s his fault for not preparing them right. Despite key absences like Edrees Farooq, depth is being built through cross-training players like Qua Moss and backups Sidney Walton and Dylan Lewis. Knowles praised how quickly his players absorbed new schemes, highlighted improvements in tackling, and voiced relief over Arion Carter’s reduced suspension—calling him a vital leader whose impact will be felt when he returns. 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/b724e766a91be14d