ELITE: Jim Knowles is the Tennessee Volunteers’ Defensive FIX | Expect MAJOR Adjustments for Josh Heupel’s Program

Tennessee Volunteers score big with the hiring of Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator, igniting fresh optimism for a defensive turnaround in 2026. Can Knowles’ proven experience be the missing piece for Josh Heupel’s squad? Eric Cain and Josh Ward break down how Knowles’ arrival could reshape Tennessee’s defensive identity, dissect the challenging SEC schedule, and examine the roster’s readiness to evolve. Key match