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REPORT: Tennessee is finalizing a deal with Ohio State DC Greg Schiano for him to become its next coach
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Earlier on Sunday, USA Today Sports national columnist Dan Wolken reported that Ohio State defensive coordinator Greg Schiano was emerging as the leader for the vacant Tennessee coaching job. Now, he is reporting that Tennessee is finalizing a deal with Schiano.
Tennessee is finalizing the deal with Schiano. Hopes to name him later today, per person with direct knowledge.
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) November 26, 2017
Tennessee went with Schiano, after talks with Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen fell through after he wanted to wait out to see if he can land the Florida job.
Schiano is in his second season at Ohio State after coming over to the Buckeyes following a failed tenure as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Before Tampa Bay, Schiano was 68-67 at Rutgers.
Tennessee fired Butch Jones two weeks ago after an embarrassing loss to Missouri, and finished 4-8 this season.