Former Tennessee head coach Butch Jones has been hired by Arkansas State.
Jones will serve as Arkansas State’s 31st head coach in program history after working in an off-field capacity at Alabama since 2018.
He was 34-27 in five years (2013-17) as Tennessee’s head coach.
“It is truly an honor and privilege to be the head football coach at Arkansas State University,” Jones said in a press release. “It is a position that I take great pride in, and I look forward to connecting with our student-athletes to build upon the strong tradition of excellence both on and off the field of play.
“I am extremely grateful to Terry Mohajir, Dr. (Kelly) Damphousse and Dr. (Chuck) Welch for trusting me to be the caretaker of Arkansas State football.”
Butch Jones named 31st @AStateFB Head Coach.
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— Arkansas State Athletics (@AStateRedWolves) December 13, 2020
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