Tim Banks (born December 16, 1971), is an American college football coach and former player. He is the defensive coordinator and safeties coach for the University of Tennessee, a position he has held since 2021. He played college football for Central Michigan.

Jan 24, 2025 · “Tim Banks and Tennessee are finalizing an extension for him to remain as @Vol_Football’s defensive coordinator, sources tell ESPN,” Low said. “Banks, a Broyles Award finalist, led one of ...

The owner of 17 years of FBS defensive coordinator experience, Tim Banks has been the architect of creating an attacking identity for Tennessee’s defense, which has been among the best in the SEC. Banks enters his fourth season as the Volunteers’ defensive coordinator on Josh Heupel’s staff in 2024.

Tennessee is finalizing an extension for Tim Banks to remain its defensive coordinator, per a report from ESPN’s Chris Low. After the defensive coordinator was linked to other openings in...

Jan 16, 2025 · Tim Banks is reportedly finalizing a deal with UT to keep him in Knoxville. His contract would have expired at the end of January. Banks joined the Tennessee football program in...

Jan 6, 2025 · Tim Banks led Tennessee's stingiest defense since the 1998 national title team. But he’s not under contract for the 2025 season. Here's the update.

Sep 26, 2024 · Tennessee Football defensive coordinator Tim Banks was one 33 coaches listed by ESPN this week as “in line for big jobs.” Banks was the first coached named under coaches “worth keeping an eye on” by Adam Rittenberg.

Jan 24, 2025 · Tim Banks (Photo: Tennessee Athletics) The I’s are dotted and the T’s are crossed for Tim Banks to remain Tennessee’s defensive coordinator for the foreseeable future. Banks and the Vols ...

Dec 12, 2024 · Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks was named a finalist for a national coaching award on Thursday, marking the second time in the last three season that a Tennessee assistant has made...

Dec 3, 2024 · KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After guiding a Tennessee defense that ranked in the FBS top 10 in eight different categories, defensive coordinator Tim Banks was honored as a semifinalist for the Frank Broyles Award, which is presented annually to college football's top assistant coach.