Tennessee fans follow Derek Owings for preseason strength updates
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 10:43 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Tennessee football fans are engaging with strength coach Derek Owings on social media as excitement builds for the 2026 season. Owings, recently hired with a reported contract of $1.2 million, shares before-and-after photos illustrating players' offseason progress. His posts include updates on workouts and player performance, helping to fuel enthusiasm and recruiting momentum. With preseason practice set to begin on August 5, fans are looking forward to a newly prepared team, including recent five-star recruit David Gabriel Georges.
- •Owings has about 23,000 followers on social media.
- •He previously led Indiana to a national title before joining Tennessee.
- •UT begins preseason practice on August 5.
- •Five-star running back David Gabriel Georges chose Tennessee partly due to Owings.
- 10:43 PMYahoo Sports — Why Tennessee football fans are amped by strength coach Derek Owings’ Instagram
"Tennessee football fans are learning that Derek Owings is a must-follow on social media if they want to get excited for the 2026 season.
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