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How Jim Knowles turned Tennessee's defense into a CFP-caliber force almost overnight

Tennessee's defense turns CFP-caliber almost overnight under Jim Knowles

By · Published October 18, 2026  02:27 UTC · Updated October 18, 2026  03:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Tennessee's defense turns CFP-caliber almost overnight under Jim Knowles
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Tennessee's football team is currently enjoying a winning streak, with their latest victory against Alabama. The game was won with a double-digit lead, according to WATE 6 On Your Side. University of Tennessee Athletics notes that the final score was 26-10 in favor of Tennessee.

Fox News reports that this marks Alabama's first back-to-back regular-season losses in nearly two decades. The turnaround in Tennessee's defense is a result of Jim Knowles' appointment as the team's defensive coordinator. The exact timing of Knowles' appointment is not specified.

The exact methods used by Knowles to achieve this turnaround are not detailed. The exact implications of this status are not specified.

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When did Jim Knowles join Tennessee's team?

The exact timing of Knowles' appointment is not specified.

What is the current status of Tennessee's defense?

Tennessee's defense is now considered a CFP-caliber force under Jim Knowles.

What was the score of the game against Alabama?

The final score was 26-10 in favor of Tennessee.

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