Tennessee HC Rumors: Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy Interviewed with Vols

Oklahoma State head football coach Mike Gundy reportedly interviewed for the head coaching vacancy at the University of Tennessee, according to Jimmy Hyams of Sports Radio WNML in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Hyams reported Tennessee is focused on Gundy, with Robert Allen of Scout.com reporting, via Kieran Steckley of Triple Play Radio in Stillwater, Oklahoma, that Tennessee is willing to double Gundy's $4.2 million salary.

College football writer Brett McMurphy added that Gundy has had "frustrations" with the Oklahoma State administration in the past, including in the negotiations for his current contract.

ESPN.com's Chris Low later reported Gundy had "phone conversations" with school representatives about the job. McMurphy noted that Gundy notified the school of his intention to speak with Tennessee and that a meeting is scheduled for Tuesday in Dallas.

However, McMurphy noted a decision is not expected Tuesday.

McMurphy added former Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning was also among those to make a pitch to Gundy.

Gundy was offered the Tennessee job in 2012, but he declined, which led to Butch Jones' hiring.

Tennessee athletic director John Currie and Ohio State defensive coordinator Greg Schiano signed a memorandum of understanding for Schiano to become the Vols' next head coach, but Tennessee backed out after backlash from fans, per Low.

After that, Low reported that Duke head coach David Cutcliffe told Tennessee he wasn't interested in the job.

Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports reported Tuesday that Tennessee has also "reached out" to Purdue's Jeff Brohm and NC State's Dave Doeren amid the talks with Gundy.

The 50-year-old Gundy is an Oklahoma native who played quarterback collegiately at Oklahoma State.

He has been the Cowboys head coach since 2005, posting a record of 113-53 with 11 bowl appearances, one Big 12 title and one Big 12 Coach of the Year award.

The Pokes have won at least 10 games in a season on five occasions under Gundy, and they can win 10 games for the third consecutive year this season with a bowl win.

Tennessee hasn't won at least 10 games since 2007, and it is coming off a 4-8 season in 2017 that saw it fire Jones with two games remaining in the campaign.