As Butch detailed the coaching staff he would bring, and the plan he would implement for our program, we were convinced that he was the right choice to be our head coach." For the past three years, he's been an integral part of one of the best college football programs in America. "Butch brings significant winning experience at the both the G5 and P5 level. "I am thrilled that Butch Jones has agreed to be our next head football coach," said Arkansas State University System President Dr.
The 2018 team played in the CFP national championship game, while the 2019 squad capped off the year with a 35-16 win over Michigan in the Citrus Bowl to finish ranked No. He was also an offensive analyst for the program in 20 as it compiled a combined 25-3 record.
1 spot in the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings. Jones has been working as the Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Alabama this season, helping the Crimson Tide post a 10-0 record and a No. (Chuck) Welch for trusting me to be the caretaker of Arkansas State football." I am extremely grateful to Terry Mohajir, Dr. "It is a position that I take great pride in, and I look forward to connecting with our student-athletes to build upon the strong tradition of excellence both on and off the field of play. "It is truly an honor and privilege to be the head football coach at Arkansas State University," said Jones. Additional details regarding the press conference will be announced when they become available. Our candidate pool was fantastic, but following extensive and positive conversations with Butch, while also looking at his winning history, coaching and leadership abilities and vision for our program, we became confident he was the clear choice to be our next head coach."Ī-State will hold an introductory press conference officially introducing Jones as head coach at a later date.
Butch has also worked with one of the most-well-respected coaches in history in Nick Saban the last three years at Alabama. "He is the only coach over the last 12 years to lead Tennessee to back-to-back nine win seasons, and he led Cincinnati and Central Michigan to four conference championships over a six-year period. "Butch Jones' outstanding record of success at both the G5 and P5 levels is evident, and we're excited to having him leading our football program into the future," said Mohajir. He coached a combined 77 all-conference honorees and 27 NFL Draft picks, including All-Pro selections Alvin Kamara, Travis Kelce and Antonio Brown. Jones not only brings 11 years of head-coaching experience at the NCAA FBS level with him to Jonesboro after previous stops leading the football programs at Tennessee (2013-17), Cincinnati (2010-12) and Central Michigan (2007-09), but he also spent the last three seasons (2018-20) working as part of Nick Saban's staff at national-power Alabama.ĭuring Jones' 11 seasons serving as a head coach, his teams combined to win four conference championships, played in eight bowl games and finished ranked in the AP Top 25 five times. (12/12/20) – Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Terry Mohajir announced Saturday that Butch Jones has been named the Red Wolves' 31st all-time head football coach.
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