Former Tennessee coach Derek Dooley is running for the U.S. Senate in Georgia for 2026, doing so as a Republican against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff. Dooley announced his bid

Former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley on Monday launched a campaign for Senate in Georgia.

Former football coach Derek Dooley is launching a bid Monday for the U.S Senate in Georgia, as candidates vie for endorsements to unseat Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.