ESPN has confirmed that Memphis coach Tommy West was fired Monday morning. West compiled a 49-58 career record in his 10 years at Memphis.
Tennessee rolled to 566 yards of total offense and a 42-7 halftime before beating Memphis 56-28 on Saturday night at Neyland Stadium.
Memphis has played in a bowl game in five of the last six seasons.
Western Kentucky coach fired
Western Kentucky coach David Elson was fired Sunday night after compiling an 0-9 record in 2009. Elson will continue coaching the team through the completion of the season.
Tennessee defeated the Hilltoppers in Lane Kiffin's coaching debut 63-7 on Sept. 5.
Western Kentucky is in its first season as an eligible Football Bowl Subdivision team. Elson has a 39-41 career record in seven seasons at Western Kentucky.
