STILLWATER, OK - NOVEMBER 16: Special teams coordinator and linebackers coach Mike Ekeler of the Kansas Jayhawks signals to his team during a break against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on November 16, 2019 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. OSU won 31-13. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Josh Heupel has worked well to blend his staff at Tennessee football with guys he specifically wants to run his system and guys who know the lay of the land. In his final staff member, he gets a bit of both worlds.
North Texas Mean Green special teams coach Mike Ekeler is joining the Vols’ staff, according to Austin Price and Brent Hubbs of VolQuest.