ABC News is reporting that Tennessee fired Butch Jones with two games left in the regular season.
Tennessee Athletic Director John Currie announced defensive line coach Brady Hoke will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
“Unfortunately, we are not where we need to be competitively,” Currie said in a statement. “For that reason, I have asked Coach Jones to step down as head football coach. I know Coach Jones will be successful moving forward, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”
The move has been expected, as the Vols have continued a downward spiral this season. Tennessee (4-6, 0-6 SEC) has lost five of its last six games, culminating in the 50-17 loss to Missouri on Saturday.