Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks has received a three-year contract extension that will run through the 2027 season.
Banks, who just completed his fourth year with the Volunteers, earned $1.5 million each of the past two seasons but will make $2.15 million beginning this year.
Tennessee’s 2024 defense finished sixth nationally in fewest yards allowed per game (293.2) and seventh in fewest points allowed per game (16.1). The Vols held each of their first nine opponents under 20 points until losing 31-17 at Georgia on Nov. 16.
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