SEC · Knoxville, TN
University of Tennessee Scheme Analysis
Offensive and defensive schemes, concepts, and tendencies for the Volunteers football program.
Coaching Staff
Derek MasonHead Coach
View Profile →Joey HalzleOffensive Coordinator
Jim Knowles (2026-)Defensive Coordinator
Offensive System
Veer and Shoot
Key Traits
tempospreadspacingoption routes
Primary Concepts
- Tempo
- RPO
- Option Routes
- Stacked Receivers
Analysis Notes
Heupel's tempo spread. Uses full width of hashmarks. Averaged 42.7 ppg in 2021-22, dropped to 33.7 in 2023-24. Halzle calls plays. Seth Littrell added as analyst.
Related Schemes in Playbook
Defensive System
Multiple
Key Traits
aggressive frontssimulated pressurerotating safety
Primary Concepts
- Pressure Looks
- Multiple Fronts
- Zone Coverage
Analysis Notes
Tim Banks fired Dec 2025. Defense was 91st in scoring (28.7). Jim Knowles hired from Ohio State. Banks' scheme was aggressive fronts with single-high safety.
Research Sources
- https://bvmsports.com/2025/03/27/what-josh-heupel-should-change-in-tennessees-new-offensive-scheme/
- https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47247652/sources-tennessee-fires-defensive-coordinator-tim-banks
Last researched: 12/18/2025