Tim Banks is in his third season as Tennessee’s defensive coordinator.
With two games remaining in the 2023 regular-season, Banks is one of seven FBS assistants due for a big payday, according to USA TODAY Sports.
The assessment is part of an annual review of assistant coach compensation, USA TODAY Sports identified those in the FBS who are likely to see a bump in pay, either because of a strong performance or job offers.
USA TODAY Sports’ assessment of Banks:
Banks is the 18th highest-paid assistant coach in the FBS this season, but he might still see a raise given where his compensation ranks among defensive coordinators in the Southeastern Conference (seventh). Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel, whose focus is on offense, likely feels fortunate that he can rely on Banks to lead the Volunteers’ defense − a unit that, with the exception of last week’s loss to Missouri, has been fairly steady. No defense has scored more touchdowns than Tennessee’s four, and the line has been particularly impressive, ranking among the nation’s best in sacks (tied for seventh in the FBS) and tackles for loss (tied for fourth).
A full review of seven FBS assistant coaches, including Banks, who are due for a big payday can be read here.
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