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Arkansas State hiring former Tennessee coach Butch Jones

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

In this March 27, 2018 photo, Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt walks on the field during an NCAA college football practice in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee's first spring under new coach Pruitt is notable in part for what isn't being said. Pruitt rarely, if ever, mentions a single player by name in media sessions as he evaluates just what he has on his roster and tries to determine who can contribute in the fall. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

Pruitt brings plenty of change in first spring at Tennessee

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Tennessee's Jarrett Guarantano throws a pass against Southern Mississippi in an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. (Daryl Sullivan/The Daily Times via AP)

Jones considers Vols QB Guarantano ‘probable’ for Missouri

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Injury sidelines Tennessee lineman Brett Kendrick this week

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Tennessee head coach Butch Jones walks on the field after his team was defeated by Kentucky 29-26 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/David Stephenson)

Jones ‘disappointed but not discouraged’ amid Vols’ slide

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Tennessee head coach Butch Jones makes his way off the field following the Volunteers' 15-9 loss against South Carolina in an NCAA college football game at Neyland Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 14, in Knoxville, Tenn. (C.B. Schmelter/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP)

Jones on hot seat as Vols prepare to visit No. 1 Alabama

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2017, file photo, Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) throws to a receiver in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee is making a quarterback switch with Jarrett Guarantano taking over for Quinten Dormady as the Volunteers seek to bounce back from their first shutout loss since 1994. Vols coach Butch Jones said Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, that Guarantano would get the starting nod Saturday when Tennessee (3-2, 0-2 SEC) hosts South Carolina (4-2, 2-2). (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Tennessee to start redshirt freshman Guarantano at QB

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 7, 2016, file photo, Tennessee defensive lineman Darrell Taylor (19) attends NCAA college football practice in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee has suspended starting defensive end Darrell Taylor indefinitely, the latest adversity for a team that has dropped its first two Southeastern Conference games and is coming off its most lopsided home loss since 1905. Volunteers coach Butch Jones said Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, that &quot;multiple factors&quot; had led to Taylor's suspension. (Saul Young/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, File)

Tennessee suspends defensive end Darrell Taylor indefinitely

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, file photo, Tennessee head coach Butch Jones reacts to a play in the second half of a 41-0 loss to Georgia in an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee is using its off week to try regrouping following a dispiriting three-week stretch that included its worst home defeat since 1905 and put the heat squarely on embattled coach Jones. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Vols’ Jones tries to keep focus amid chorus of criticism

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Tennessee defensive back Justin Martin (8), defensive lineman Ja'Quain Blakely (48) and defensive back Marquill Osborne (3) celebrate after making a play against Massachusetts during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Clavin Mattheis/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

Tennessee knows it needs more energy to beat No. 7 Georgia

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Tennessee head coach Butch Jones reacts against Massachusetts during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Clavin Mattheis/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

Tennessee’s Jones criticizes media coverage of his program

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

FILE - These are file photos showing NCAA college football coaches, from left, Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema, Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn, Tennessee head coach Butch Jones and Texas A&amp;M coach Kevin Sumlin. The Southeastern Conference coaches who entered the season with questions about their job security haven't done much to quiet them. In fact, the heat from fans has intensified. (AP Photo/File)

Hot seats not cooling for SEC coaches like Sumlin, Malzahn

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2017, file photo, Tennessee head coach Butch Jones looks on from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee's red-zone woes and its inability to prevent a 63-yard touchdown pass on the final play of a 26-20 loss at Florida on Saturday, Sept. 16, have Volunteers coach Butch Jones facing arguably the most criticism he's encountered since his arrival in Knoxville. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Jones says ‘it starts with me’ as Vols seek to bounce back

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Indiana State quarterback Isaac Harker (14) fumbles the ball as he's hit by Tennessee defensive lineman Darrell Taylor (19) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 42-7. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

No. 23 Vols know defense must improve entering SEC play

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Reunion weekend for No. 25 Tennessee, visiting Indiana State

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press