He served as the head coach at the University of Tennessee for two seasons, 1953 and 1954, compiling a career record of 10–10–1. Robinson replaced General Robert Neyland, who retired as head coach due to health reasons.
Robinson led the University of Tennessee football team for two years, from 1953 to 1954, with a cumulative win-loss record of 10-10-1. He succeeded General Robert Neyland, who retired as head coach because of his poor health.