Skip to content

Ad Disclosure

Tennessee Volunteers

Tim Banks, Vols DC, speaks to challenge of Max Johnson, A&M WRs

Rolando Rosa

By Rolando Rosa

Published:

Tim Banks knows that his Tennessee defense will have its hands full against visiting Texas A&M this weekend. However, the defensive coordinator is preparing the Vols for the challenge ahead.

No. 19 Tennessee (4-1, 1-1) is coming off a bye week after defeating South Carolina 41-20. Meanwhile, Texas A&M (4-2, 2-1) lost to Alabama 26-20 last weekend.

Banks speaks highly of Texas A&M quarterback Max Johnson, who’s supplanting the injured Conner Weigman. Johnson has passed for 675 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions this season.

“This kid is a veteran. He’s extremely poised,” Banks said. “Some of the plays that he has made speaks to his confidence and the confidence they have in him.”

Banks believes the secondary is up for the task against a talented group of Texas A&M skill players. The Aggies have scored at least 33 points in 4 games this season.

“It’s going to be a tremendous matchup,” Banks said. “I feel really good about where our secondary is headed and they have tremendous skill. We’ll have to play at a high level to have success.”

Banks points out that the negatives are more emphasized than positives when it comes to defensive backs, which is why having the right attitude is crucial.

“You’ve got to have thick skin to play DB,” Banks said.

Texas A&M at Tennessee is slated for a 3:30 p.m. EST kickoff this Saturday (CBS).

You might also like...

2024 RANKINGS

presented by rankings

Read our Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions, Cookie Policy and

© 2025 Saturday Down South. All rights reserved

We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. We support responsible gambling. If you feel like you're losing control over your gambling experience, call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, PA, WV), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-888- 532-3500(Virginia) 1-800-522-4700 (NV, TN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO, TN), 1-855-2CALLGA (IL), 1-800-270-7117 (MI). global.footer.legal