The NCAA's ruling against Tennessee and former coach Jeremy Pruitt, explained
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On Friday, the NCAA Committee on Infractions made a ruling in the case regarding Tennessee football and alleged misconduct under former head coach Jeremy Pruitt.
All in all, the NCAA found that Tennessee committed more than 200 unreported violations, including 18 of the Level I variety (the most severe). The Volunteers received a historic $8 million fine from the NCAA as well as sanctions which include scholarship and official visit reductions.
The team must also vacate all 11 wins from the 2019 and 2020 seasons, according to ESPN’s Chris Low.
But that’s not the entire story, and the people most affected by this ruling haven’t been affiliated with the program in several years. Here, we’ll answer all your burning questions about the Pruitt saga.