Since 2021
Built Cincinnati into a Big East contender before taking over Tennessee (2013-17, two 9-win seasons). After two years as an Alabama analyst under Nick Saban, Jones has quietly built Arkansas State into the Sun Belt's most consistent program not named James Madison — three straight bowl trips and three straight winning seasons, capped by a Dec. 2024 extension through 2029.
Record & context
Lifetime record110–91 (17 seasons, multiple programs)
Current program6th season at Arkansas State
Years in system—
ATS contextNo single published career ATS figure 2025 finished 7-6 (5-3 Sun Belt), capped by an Xbox Bowl win over Missouri State — Arkansas State's third straight bowl appearance under Jones. A real, sustained level of competence in a conference that's historically churned through coaches quickly.
Previous season7-6 (5-3 Sun Belt)
Compensation
Salary$825K+
SourceCoach salary per CollegeNetWorth/247Sports (5-yr deal signed 2020, extended twice — through 2026 in 2022, then through 2029 in Dec. 2024 — base salary reported at $825K as of the m
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Confidence—
Figures are labeled by designation. Estimated values are not official contract terms.