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Tennessee Vols: Updated List Of Coaches To Replace Butch Jones

By Zach Ragan

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)
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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AUSTIN, TX – OCTOBER 21: Head coach Mike Gundy of the Oklahoma State Cowboys walks to the locker room after the game against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – OCTOBER 21: Head coach Mike Gundy of the Oklahoma State Cowboys walks to the locker room after the game against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

Mike Gundy — Head coach at Oklahoma State

I’ve long been of the opinion that Mike Gundy wouldn’t seriously consider leaving his alma mater to come to Knoxville.

But there are some in the industry that think Gundy is disenchanted with the athletic department at Oklahoma State and he wouldn’t mind a fresh start somewhere.

In 2012, the Vols pursued Gundy and he parlayed their interest into a raise at Oklahoma State.

Is that something he’d try to do again?

It’s certainly possible, but he’s still someone Tennessee needs to pursue. The Vols’ football program is in better shape than it was in 2012, so they might be able to entice Gundy to come to Rocky Top.

Gundy has been the head coach at Oklahoma State since 2005. He’s only had one losing season during that time (his first season) and he’s led the Cowboys to five double-digit win seasons (including a 12-1 season in 2011).

I’d love to see Gundy in Knoxville. And I think it has a somewhat realistic chance of happening, but the Vols would have to go all-in to land the popular head coach.

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