Tennessee’s new sports performance director Derek Owings’ 14-week program boosted players by 800+ pounds in the weight room.
WHO:Tennessee football team; Derek Owings (director of football sports performance)
WHAT:Players gained over 800 pounds of muscle through a 14-week strength and conditioning program
WHEN:May 7, 2026 at 9:44 PM ET
WHERE:Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY:Tennessee hired former Indiana strength and conditioning coach Derek Owings, and the new performance staff changes are driving results in training.
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