Derek Dooley
Derek Dooley is a former college football coach best known for his tenure as head coach of the University of Tennessee from 2010 to 2012. He is the son of legendary University of Georgia football coach Vince Dooley. Recently, he has been in the news as he is being considered as a potential Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Georgia, following discussions with Governor Brian Kemp amid the state's upcoming Senate race against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff.
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Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley criticized Jon Ossoff for his silence on the crime committed by an illegal immigrant.
Georgia Sen Jon Ossoff silent on accused rapist ICE deportation case
United States· 2026-02-11
Former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley is also running in the GOP primary.
GOP leaders fret as Trump sits out the party’s nastiest primary battles — with Senate control on the lineUnited States· 2026-02-09
Derek Dooley is looking to take Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff's seat.
Gov. Kemp backs former football coach Derek Dooley for 2026 Georgia US Senate seatUnited States· 2025-08-31
Derek Dooley, a former football coach, is closely aligned with Kemp.
Trump admin shifts strategy to sell voters on agenda: Focus on tax cutsUnited States· 2025-08-21
Derek Dooley, a former longtime college and professional football coach, on Monday declared his candidacy for the Republican Senate nomination in Georgia.
Former football coach Derek Dooley announces Georgia Senate bid for 2026United States· 2025-08-04
Kemp floated the name of former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley as a candidate for the Senate race.
Trump team, Gov. Kemp clash over Georgia Senate candidate selectionUnited States· 2025-07-25