Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel implements major changes to team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Entering his sixth season, Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel has significantly altered his offensive strategy and coaching staff. Heupel has made adjustments to his offense and defense aiming to enhance the team's competitiveness for the upcoming College Football Playoff. Notable changes include the hiring of defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and modifications to the offensive structure tailored for inexperienced quarterbacks. Under Heupel’s guidance, the Vols averaged 39.8 points per game in 2025. The 18th-ranked Vols are set to face Furman on September 5 at 3:30 p.m. ET.
- •Heupel changes offensive and defensive coaching staff this offseason
- •Jim Knowles replaces Tim Banks as defensive coordinator
- •Vols averaged 39.8 points per game in 2025
- •Quarterback competition between Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre underway
- •Tennessee plays Furman on September 5
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Did Josh Heupel change Tennessee football too much or just enough?
"Josh Heupel changed his offense and coaching staff more over the past year than at any period in his Tennessee tenure. It carries risks and rewards.
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