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Tennessee Titans finalize coaching staff: A look at the defense

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February 15, 2026

Tennessee Titans finalize coaching staff: A look at the defense

The Tennessee Titans have announced their full coaching staff for the 2026 NFL season.

The Titans hired Robert Saleh to be their next head coach on Jan. 22. Tennessee has made additional hirings in the weeks since Saleh’s deal.

The Titans have retained three coaches on their defensive staff. Tennessee welcomed five new defensive coaches this offseason.

Let’s take a look at the Titans’ defensive coaching staff in full.

Ben Bloom – Senior defensive assistant

Ben Bloom returns to the Titans for his third season, now as senior defensive assistant. Bloom served as outside linebackers coach for the Titans from 2024-25.

Dave Borgonzi – Linebackers coach

Dave Borgonzi replaces Frank Bush as linebackers coach. Borgonzi is the younger brother of Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi. He most recently served as linebackers coach for the Dallas Cowboys in 2025.

Dalton Hilliard – Defensive backs/nickels

Dalton Hilliard was the pass game coordinator as well as defensive backs coach for Colorado State in 2025. The Titans are the first NFL team that Hilliard has coached for in his career.

Marquand Manuel – Defensive backs/safeties

Manuel joins the Titans after serving as secondary coach/pass game coordinator with the New York Giants in 2025. He’s been a defensive coach in the league since 2013. Manuel began his NFL coaching career as a special teams assistant on the Seattle Seahawks in 2012.

Tony Oden – Pass game coordinator/cornerbacks

The 2026 NFL season will be Tony Oden’s second as the Titans’ defensive passing game coordinator as well as cornerbacks coach. Oden was the New York Jets’ senior defensive assistant as well as cornerbacks coach from 2022-24. New York’s secondary produced a two-time first-team All-Pro honoree in Sauce Gardner in 2022 as well as 2023.

Ahmed Saleh – Defensive assistant

Ahmed Saleh, the cousin of coach Robert Saleh, serves as the new defensive assistant for the Titans. His last role was as linebackers coach as well as special teams coordinator for Wayne State University.

Travis Smith – Senior defensive assistant/pass rush specialist

Travis Smith now serves as defensive assistant/pass rush specialist after serving as defensive run game coordinator in 2026. Smith enters his second season with Tennessee.

Aaron Whitecotton – Defensive line

Whitecotton serves as the Titans’ defensive line coach. He’s coached in the NFL since 2013. Whitecotton most recently served as defensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys in 2025.

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Tennessee baseball vs Ole Miss score, live updates, start time, Game 3

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9 hours ago

April 19, 2026

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Tennessee baseball vs Ole Miss score, live updates, start time, Game 3

Tennessee baseball will look to salvage the final game of the SEC series against Ole Miss.

The Vols (25-14, 7-10 SEC) play Game against the No. 23 Rebels (29-11, 10-7) on April 19 (1 p.m. ET, SEC Network+) at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Ole Miss has been on a roll. The 8-1 win on April 18 against the Vols moved the Rebels to eight straight wins. It got an ace-level start from Cade Townsend and a grand slam from Tristan Bissetta to secure Game 2.

Taylor Rabe (3-1, 3.16 ERA) will start for the Rebels. Evan Blanco (3-2, 3.67 ERA) will be on the mound for Tennessee.

Tennessee baseball vs. Ole Miss live updates

What channel is Tennessee baseball vs. Ole Miss on today?

TV channel: SEC Network+
Live stream: ESPN app

Tennessee baseball vs. Ole Miss game times

Game 3: April 19 (1 p.m. ET)

Tennessee baseball vs. Ole Miss probable pitchers

Tennessee: LHP Evan Blanco (3-2, 3.67 ERA)
Ole Miss: RHP Taylor Rabe (3-1, 3.16 ERA)

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Tennessee drops series to Ole Miss with game two loss

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April 18, 2026

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Tennessee drops series to Ole Miss with game two loss

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Tennessee Volunteers baseball team dropped game two to Ole Miss on Saturday afternoon, 8-1. The Rebels clinch the series, the first time Ole Miss has won a series in Knoxville since 2016.

A bright spot for the Vols was Tegan Kuhns who threw 5.2 innings not allowing a run, striking out 10 batters on five hits.

Cam Appenzeller picked up his first loss of the season coming in out of the bullpen for Kuhns. The SEC Freshman of the Week did not have a great outing. Appenzeller went 2.1 innings giving up six earned runs.

Tennessee escaped a shutout as Trent Grindlinger hit a solo home run in the ninth inning. Grindlinger’s home run was one of Tennessee’s two hits on the night.

The Volunteers look to avoid the series sweep as theY round out the series with Ole Miss on Sunday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. First pitch is set for 1 p.m. on the SEC Network+.

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Tennessee-Ole Miss baseball time change for Game 2

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1 day ago

April 18, 2026

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Tennessee-Ole Miss baseball time change for Game 2

Tennessee (25-13, 7-9 SEC) will continue a three-game home baseball series on Saturday. The Vols will host No. 23 Ole Miss (28-11, 9-7 SEC) at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

Ole Miss won Game 1 on Friday, 7-4.

Saturday’s Game 2 was scheduled for 6 p.m. EDT. Due to possible inclement weather on Saturday, first pitch for Game 2 will take place at 4 p.m. EDT.

“Due to the chance of inclement weather tomorrow night, tomorrow’s game versus Ole Miss will now start at 4 p.m. EDT,” Tennessee announced on Friday.

Below is how to watch information for Saturday’s Tennessee-Ole Miss Game 2.

What channel is Tennessee versus Ole Miss baseball on?

TV channel: SEC Network+
Livestream: Watch live on SECN+
Announcers: Myan Patel (play-by-play) and Cody Hawn (analyst)

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