Following the departure of Wes Goodwin after three seasons, the Tigers were initially believed to be targeting Tennessee’s Tim Banks to take over their defense. However, recent developments indicate that Banks has opted to remain with the Volunteers,

The semifinals of the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff continue on Friday with a marquee showdown in the Cotton Bowl between (5) Texas and (8) Ohio State. The winner of this game will face either (6) Penn State) or (7) Notre Dame in the national title game on Jan.