Former Tennessee assistant announces return to SEC

A former Tennessee assistant announces return to the SEC.

Former Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt relieved defensive line coach Jimmy Brumbaugh of his duties after four games into the 2020 season.

Brumbaugh was hired at Tennessee in Feb. 2020.

Brumbaugh announced Saturday he has returned to Auburn. He played at Auburn from 1995-99.

“I am headed back home to the plains,” Brumbaugh said on Twitter. “Let’s go.”

Brumbaugh will coach the Tigers’ defensive line. He previously coached in the Southeastern Conference at Kentucky (2013–16, defensive line) and LSU (2006–07, assistant strength and conditioning) before Tennessee.

Auburn defensive lineman Jimmy Brumbaugh (93) works out with the South squad during Blue Gray practice at Maxwell Air Force Base Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, in Montgomery, Ala. Brumbaugh will compete against the North in the Blue Gray All Star Classic in Montgomery, Ala., Christmas day. (AP Photo/Jay Sailors)

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