Jeremy Pruitt Files $100 Million Lawsuit Against NCAA Over Alleged Scapegoating

The former Tennessee football coach accuses the NCAA and the university of conspiring to blame him for violations to save money and expedite the investigation.

Jeremy Pruitt has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the NCAA, alleging he was unfairly scapegoated for NCAA violations during his tenure at the University of Tennessee.
The lawsuit claims Tennessee and the NCAA collaborated to blame Pruitt, allowing the university to fire him for cause and avoid paying a $12.6 million buyout.
Pruitt alleges that Tennessee limited the scope of its internal investigation to avoid implicating itself in violations that predated his hiring in 2018.
The NCAA's 2023 report found over 200 infractions during Pruitt's tenure, including $60,000 in impermissible benefits, leading to an $8 million fine for Tennessee but no postseason ban.
Pruitt disputes evidence used against him, including claims of fabricated or inaccurate details, and argues the investigation and penalties were inconsistent and career-ending.