A finish line finally is in sight for the NCAA's investigation into Tennessee football for recruiting malfeasance that occurred under former coach Jeremy Pruitt, and despite the NCAA levying allegations of 18 Level I violations, the Vols actually got some good news.

The Vols do not face a lack of institutional control allegation but instead are charged with a failure to monitor, which is a lesser violation in the NCAA's terms. Josh Heupel can use the language within the NCAA's report to promote the narrative that the Vols should avoid crippling penalties and are charging full steam away from the Pruitt era.

What Tennessee football and former coach Jeremy Pruitt could get in NCAA penalties

Jeremy Pruitt’s coaching career may be over, and Tennessee could face scholarship cuts and vacated wins. Here's a breakdown of possible NCAA penalties.