Coaching change
Tennessee hires Jeremy Pruitt
Tennessee hired Jeremy Pruitt as head coach. Wikipedia
Before
Previous head coachButch Jones34-27
After
New head coachJeremy Pruitt
Where the program stood around the hire
Before: ranked 26th of 130 in 2017. Next: 29th, 28th.
Rank among the programs the Zeitgeist List scored that season, at season end; a lower number is better. How the Zeitgeist List works.
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| Season | Rank | Where that sits | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 34th of 128 | upper half | 7-6 |
| 2015 | 23rd of 128 | top 25 | 9-4 |
| 2016 | 23rd of 128 | top 25 | 9-4 |
| 2017 | 26th of 130 | upper half | 4-8 |
| 2018 | 29th of 130 | upper half | 5-7 |
| 2019 | 28th of 130 | upper half | 8-5 |
| 2020 | 26th of 127 | upper half | 3-7 |
More facts
- Jeremy Pruitt succeeded Butch Jones (34-27), who left on November 12, 2017. Wikipedia, dated November 12, 2017
- Brady Hoke had been interim head coach. Wikipedia
Latest source dated November 12, 2017.