Vols Pass Rush in Crisis | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee’s pass rush is in serious trouble heading into 2026 after letting go of five-star recruit Jordan Ross, who bolted for LSU. With defensive coordinator Jim Knowles in charge and Chaz Coleman—once seen as the answer—now medically disqualified, the Vols are left scrambling. Ross, despite injury and consistency issues, showed elite flashes and was always expected to be a game-changer. Now, Knowles may have to get creative, shifting bigger defensive ends into pass-rushing roles. The gamble on Coleman didn’t pay off, and the loss of Ross leaves Tennessee with a glaring hole in a critical position—especially in a brutal SEC landscape. 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/cd64fd32234e15d3