The guy in charge of manning the cord had to be worried about his job status, too.

But fear not good sir, and all Tennessee football fans, Brady Hoke plans to wear a headset for his debut as Volunteers head coach Saturday against LSU.

(Yes, he actually was asked about it.)

Brady Hoke confirms he will wear a headset on the sideline as the interim head coach at Tennessee. — Mike Wilson (@ByMikeWilson) November 15, 2017

Hoke's preference not to wear a headset on the sideline became a running joke during his tenure at Michigan. It also at one time became a point of contention, when injured QB Shane Morris was sent back onto the field during a 2014 game against Minnesota.

Hoke has explained his preference not to wear a headset as a head coach, but has been stuck donning one at times during his stints as defensive coordinator at Oregon last year and as the Vols' defensive line coach under Jones.

But now he's back in the big chair after Jones' firing Sunday, with his headset on.

Tennessee is 4-6 overall this season and 0-6 in SEC play.