Former Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley running for U.S. Senate in Georgia's midterm elections

Derek Dooley has traded his coaching headset for a suit and American flag pin. Last fall, the former Tennessee head coach mounted a bid for one of Georgia's U.S. Senate seats in this year’s high-stakes midterm elections.

Dooley said he plans to be "the last man standing" after the primary and the general election. He is leaning on leadership skills developed during his coaching career — primarily in the Southeastern Conference — as he continues his pitch to undecided voters. His time in the SEC also allowed him to build relationships with Nick Saban and Kirby Smart.

Over a decade under Smart, Georgia has reached three College Football Playoff...