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

Per ESPN, former Tennessee head coach and longtime NFL assistant Derek Dooley announced his 2026 Republican bid for the U.S. Senate in Georgia on Monday. Dooley will run against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff and is backed by Gov. Brian Kemp.

Derek Dooley, the former Tennessee football coach and son of legendary coach Vince Dooley, has announced he's running for the U.S. Senate in Georgia. He's already been endorsed by Brian Kemp.