Butch Jones Expected To Coach Cincinnati

According to ESPN's Joe Schad, the Cincinnati Bearcats have wasted no time in finding a replacement for coach Brian Kelly. Cincinnati is returning to familiar hunting ground and hiring Central Michigan head coach Butch Jones. The Bearcats hired Brian Kelly from Central Michigan back in 2006.

Jones replaces Brian Kelly, who went 34-6 in three seasons before taking the Notre Dame job. Jones is expected to be announced as head coach on Wednesday.

Jones coached Central Michigan the past three seasons, posting a 25-13 record (pre MAC title) and three bowls. He led the Chippewas to two MAC titles.

Jones, 41, is a graduate of Ferris State who has coached at Wilkes Community College (1992-94), Ferris State (1995-97), Central Michigan (1998-2004) and West Virginia (2005-06).

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