Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel might get himself in some hot water with Volunteer fans given the direction he wants to take his program in.

COLUMBUS, Ohio − Josh Heupel 's fourth Tennessee football team reached the College Football Playoff, going deeper into the season than any prior. It ended for the No. 9 Vols (10-3) on Saturday in a 42-17 loss at No. 8 Ohio State (11-2) as they fell short of a Rose Bowl berth in a first-round CFP loss at Ohio Stadium.

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Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel was not happy about anything his Volunteers did during their blowout loss to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff.

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Jimmy points out that Jeremy Pruitt signed better players with those McDonald's bags. Jim thinks Vols fans are delusional.

Tennessee Head Football Coach Josh Heupel can expect a hefty payday for taking the Vols to the College Football Playoffs.