According to Pete Thamel, Tennessee is expected to part ways with head football coach Jeremy Pruitt. The decision comes after a lengthy internal investigation into his staff’s recruiting, which has been ongoing since the end of the season.
Sources: Tennessee will be parting ways with coach Jeremy Pruitt today. AD Phil Fulmer's future will also be addressed.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 18, 2021
Reports are also indicating that Pruitt will be fired FOR cause, which would obviously help with his $12 million buyout.
NEWS:
Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt has been fired for cause, according to UT sources with knowledge of the situation.