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Jim Knowles Says Ohio State's Defense is "Built" to Face Tennessee's Up-Tempo Attack

There are only 10 offenses in college football that run more plays than Tennessee’s 74.6 per game.

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The Volunteers run a lot of up-tempo, no-huddle offense. It’s been a signature part of head coach Josh Heupel’s attack since he arrived at Tennessee. But Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles says his scheme has been “built” to handle high paces since his days as a DC at Duke from 2010-17.

“That's how we set it up, our calls and everything,” Knowles said on Tuesday.