University of Tennessee Athletics
Tennessee, Defensive Coordinator Tim Banks Part Ways
December 08, 2025 | Football
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee and defensive coordinator Tim Banks have parted ways.
"I want to thank Tim for everything he has done for Tennessee the last five seasons," said head coach Josh Heupel. "He helped restore our program to national prominence. More importantly, Tim is a great man of character and someone I have the utmost respect for. We wish Tim all the best moving forward.
"These are tough decisions but one I ultimately felt was necessary for the future of our program. We are fully committed to identifying our next defensive coordinator who will uphold the standard that Tennessee has historically been known for."
Linebackers coach William Inge will serve as the interim defensive coordinator for the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl. Inge was previously the co-defensive coordinator at Washington from 2022-23 and the defensive coordinator at Fresno State from 2020-21.
The Volunteers face Illinois on Dec. 30 in Nashville. Kickoff is 5:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. CT from Nissan Stadium.
"I want to thank Tim for everything he has done for Tennessee the last five seasons," said head coach Josh Heupel. "He helped restore our program to national prominence. More importantly, Tim is a great man of character and someone I have the utmost respect for. We wish Tim all the best moving forward.
"These are tough decisions but one I ultimately felt was necessary for the future of our program. We are fully committed to identifying our next defensive coordinator who will uphold the standard that Tennessee has historically been known for."
Linebackers coach William Inge will serve as the interim defensive coordinator for the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl. Inge was previously the co-defensive coordinator at Washington from 2022-23 and the defensive coordinator at Fresno State from 2020-21.
The Volunteers face Illinois on Dec. 30 in Nashville. Kickoff is 5:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. CT from Nissan Stadium.
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