Derek Mason

FILE- In this in this April 13, 2019, file photo, Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea greets players during warmups before Blue-Gold Game spring NCAA college football game at Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. Lea, the former Notre Dame defensive coordinator, started worrying about an issue he'd never worried about before overseeing his first practice as a head coach 72 hours before his first spring practice as Vanderbilt's new head coach. Centers snapping the ball cleanly to quarterbacks. (Robert Franklin/South Bend Tribune via AP, File)

Vanderbilt coach kicks off 1st spring practice at alma mater

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 17, 2021 03:14 PM EDT

Auburn's Harsin hires Mike Bobo, Derek Mason as coordinators

Jan. 07, 2021 03:58 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn's Bryan Harsin hired former head coaches as his coordinators on Thursday, bringing in Mike Bobo to run the offense and Derek Mason...

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea greets players during warmups before Saturday's Blue-Gold Game at Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., in this April 13, 2019, photo. Vanderbilt is negotiating a deal with Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea to make the former Commodores player its new head coach. Two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press details of a contract were still being worked out but Lea was the school's top choice. (Robert Franklin/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Notre Dame's Lea says Vandy is job he's wanted for years

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 20, 2020 01:15 PM EST

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea hugs Notre Dame's Michael Vinson (65) before an NCAA college football game against Louisville, in Louisville, Ky., in this Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, file photo. Vanderbilt is negotiating a deal with Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea to make the former Commodores player its new head coach. Two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press details of a contract were still being worked out but Lea was the school's top choice. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Notre Dame DC Clark Lea hired as Vanderbilt head coach

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 14, 2020 12:16 PM EST

Vanderbilt place kicker Sarah Fuller (32) gets a fist-bump from Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz after warming up before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Tennessee, Vanderbilt see chance at much-needed win in other

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 10, 2020 01:13 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2020, file photo,, Vanderbilt football coach Derek Mason listens as interim athletic director Candice Lee answers questions during a news conference in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt athletic director Candice Lee said Monday that Vanderbilt has an opportunity to put its money where its mouth is and prove its commitment to football as they search for a new football coach to replace Derek Mason, who was fired Sunday.(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, Fiole)

New chancellor: Vanderbilt will spend to compete in SEC

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 09, 2020 03:59 PM EST

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels looks for a play call from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

No. 11 Georgia hopes to avoid upset against 0-8 Vanderbilt

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 05:07 PM EST

No. 11 Georgia faces winless Vandy, Fuller in home finale

By Charles Odum Dec. 03, 2020 03:07 PM EST

Alabama coach Nick Saban gestures during the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)

No. 1 Alabama looks to avenge last year's loss against LSU

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 04:01 AM EST

A prerecorded message from Alabama coach Nick Saban is shown on the big screen at Bryant-Denny Stadium before the Iron Bowl NCAA college football game between Alabama and Auburn on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)

SEC nearing finish line in fragile, virus-disrupted season

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 02, 2020 02:43 PM EST

Sarah Fuller currently only kicker on Vanderbilt's roster

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 01, 2020 01:54 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2020, file photo, Vanderbilt interim athletic director Candice Lee answers questions during a news conference in Nashville, Tenn. Lee said Monday that Vanderbilt has an opportunity to put its money where its mouth is and prove its commitment to football as they search for a new football coach to replace Derek Mason, who was fired Sunday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

AD: Vandy coaching search chance to show winning commitment

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 30, 2020 04:45 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason looks on from the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt women's soccer goalkeeper Sarah Fuller has practiced with the football team, and coach Derek Mason says she's an option at kicker Saturday against Missouri. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Vanderbilt fires coach Derek Mason in his 7th season

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 29, 2020 02:22 PM EST

Vanderbilt fires football coach Derek Mason after losing first eight games of his seventh season

Nov. 29, 2020 02:18 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt fires football coach Derek Mason after losing first eight games of his seventh season. ...