GAINESVILLE- After days of several potential names came and went through Knoxville, the University of Tennessee has hired a new coach.

Butch Jones will be taking over for the Vols, following the firing of Derek Dooley, and three straight losing season under as many coaches. 

Jones comes from Cincinnati,  where he led the Bearcats to a 23-14 record over the past three years and a Big East Championship.