“Explosive Lawsuit: Ex-College Coach’s $100 Million Claim Against NCAA Unveils Shocking Secrets of the Football World!”

In the world of college football, drama often unfolds both on and off the field, and this latest turn is no exception. Former Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt is stepping back into the spotlight—not for his time on the sidelines, but rather for a legal showdown that could shake the NCAA to its core. With a staggering $100 million lawsuit claiming he was a “sacrificial lamb” in a web of conspiratorial misconduct, Pruitt is demanding justice—or at least a hefty payday—over his dismissal. But does this lawsuit shine a light on deeper issues within college athletics, or is it just another case of a coach playing the blame game? Join me as we unravel the intricacies of this unfolding saga and examine what it truly means for the future of NCAA football. Want the fine print? LEARN MORE.

One former college football head coach is ready to take the NCAA to task for his getting fired several years ago. And he’s demanding a king’s ransom to boot.

According to college sports insider Ross Dellenger, former Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt is suing the NCAA for $100 million. Per the report, Pruitt has claimed that the NCAA “conspired with Tennessee” to make him a “sacrificial lamb” for various rules violations that led to his ousting in 2020.

Pruitt is seeking $100 million in lost wages stemming from his firing and the six-year show-cause currently against him that has kept him from getting other jobs in college football. 

Former Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt has sued the NCAA in DeKalb County, Alabama, claiming that the association “conspired with Tennessee” to make him the “sacrificial lamb” for rules violations resulting in his firing and a 6-year showcause.

He’s claiming $100M in lost wages. pic.twitter.com/H0b69vvAK5

— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) March 27, 2025

Pruitt alleges in the lawsuit that Tennessee had been illegally paying players since before he even arrived. He claims that he informed then-athletic director Phillip Fulmer about this problem back in 2017 when he was first hired by the program.

He alleges that Fulmer told him he’d handle the situation himself. 

Pruitt was the head coach of Tennessee from 2018 to 2020, going 16-19 but ultimately having 11 wins vacated in 2023. Tennessee football fans were probably happy to see him lose his job under any circumstances given his struggles.

In the years since Pruitt’s dismissal, head coach Josh Heupel has nearly restored the program to the greatness it enjoyed under Peyton Manning and Tee Martin. He’s 37-15 with three straight top-25 finishes and led the Vols to their first-ever College Football Playoff appearance this past season.

Pruitt’s last job in football at either the college or pro ranks was a senior defensive assistant role with the New York Giants in 2021.

He currently works for his father at Plainview High School in Alabama.

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