Tennessee Vols: Updated List Of Coaches To Replace Butch Jones

By Zach Ragan | Oct 22, 2017

KNOXVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 14: Head coach Butch Jones of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second half at Neyland Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee. South Carolina defeated Tennessee 15-9. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

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STARKVILLE, MS – OCTOBER 14: Head coach Dan Mullen of the Mississippi State Bulldogs reacts during the second half of a game against the Brigham Young Cougars at Davis Wade Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

Dan Mullen — Head coach at Mississippi State

I’m constantly torn on Dan Mullen. I think he’s a pretty good coach that’s found some decent success in a place where it’s not easy to win.

But I’m not sure Mullen is someone that can bring Tennessee back to an elite status.

I do, however, think Mullen would be a safe option to guarantee that Tennessee consistently competes for the SEC East. I also think he’d have them in the college football playoff conversation more often than not.

Who knows if Mullen will actually consider leaving Mississippi State. He’s pretty much peaked in Starkville, but his job is also relatively secure.

Mullen, who makes just south of $5 million, is only 45. He still has a lot of coaching years ahead of him. It’s hard to imagine him sticking around at Mississippi State for the duration of his career.

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