Analysts have declared his position the hottest seat in the country. His program’s fans are demanding his dismissal. His team is coming off its worst home loss in more than 100 years.
In other words, Tennessee football head coach Butch Jones pretty much has to beat South Carolina this Saturday.
ESPN, CBS Sports and The Ringer have all declared Jones, whose Volunteers lost two weeks ago to Georgia 41-0, right on the verge of being fired. And it’s easy to see why. On social media, fans have made no effort to keep their displeasure with Jones hidden.