Tim Banks To Remain Vols Defensive Coordinator

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By Cody McClure

There has been recent speculation on whether Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks would return for the 2025 football season.

It appears that he will, according to ESPN insider Chris Low.

Banks and Tennessee are reportedly finalizing a contract extension. The Vols’ DC was a Broyles Award finalist this year after leading a defense that held 11 of its 13 opponents under 20 points.

Banks has been at Tennessee since Josh Heupel’s first season in 2021.

Low posted the following on X Wednesday morning:

Tim Banks and Tennessee are finalizing an extension for him to remain as @Vol_Football’s defensive coordinator, sources tell ESPN. Banks, a Broyles Award finalist, led one of the top defenses in college football last season, holding 11 of 13 opponents under 20 points.

— Chris Low (@ClowESPN) January 15, 2025