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Tennessee football hires Josh Heupel: Five reasons this could work

Oct 19, 2019; Orlando, FL, USA; UCF Knights head coach Josh Heupel watches the scoreboard during the second half against the East Carolina Pirates at Spectrum Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

It’s official. Tennessee football has found its new head coach. Eight days after firing Jeremy Pruitt and athletic director Phillip Fulmer announcing his retirement, six days after announcing Danny White as Fulmer’s replacement and five days after introducing him, the Vols have now found Pruitt’s replacement.

White is bringing Josh Heupel with him from the UCF Knights. Heupel was announced as head coach Wednesday morning.