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Report: Tennessee firing Jeremy Pruitt, AD Phillip Fulmer to retire

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.