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Penn State keeps bleeding defenders to Tennessee and fans see the problem growing

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Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles wasn't in Happy Valley for long, but he clearly made a huge impact on players.

Since the Transfer Portal opened on Jan. 2, it wasn't shocking seeing Penn State football's 2025 roster dwindle away with the chaos of the season and coaching changes.

Among those now former Nittany Lions are junior linebacker Amare Campbell, redshirt freshman defensive lineman Xavier Gilliam, and freshman edge rusher Chaz Coleman. As of Saturday, Jan. 10, all three packed their bags and shipped them to Tennessee.

BREAKING: Penn State transfer EDGE Chaz Coleman has committed to Tennessee, @Hayesfawcett3 reportsud83cudf4a

Coleman is the No.