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Jacksonville State has been in contact with the NCAA to hire former Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt.

Pruitt is currently under a six-year show-cause order for recruiting violations that occurred while he was at Tennessee.

The NCAA has agreed to modify Pruitt's show-cause order, allowing Jacksonville State to hire him with specific restrictions.

If hired for the 2025 season, Pruitt would serve a one-season suspension and could return to the sidelines in 2026.

JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State football has been corresponding with the NCAA about trying to hire Jeremy Pruitt, and modifying his show-cause order.

Between the two, at least five letters have been exchanged since June 24. The Gadsden Times has reviewed the letters obtained through a public records request

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