But perhaps more importantly to the Middle Tennessee job, Mason spent seven seasons as Vanderbilt’s head coach from 2014-20, where he went 27–55 with one of the toughest programs in the Power 5.

Middle Tennessee hired former Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason to replace longtime coach Rick Stockstill, the school announced Wednesday. Mason led the Commodores from 2014-20 and was the defensive ...

At Middle Tennessee, Mason would replace Rick Stockstill, who was fired Nov. 27 after 18 seasons. The Blue Raiders reached bowl games in both 2021 and 2022, but fell to 4-8 this past season.

Middle Tennessee head coach Derek Mason greets players during the Raider Walk before the start of the MTSU Homecoming game against Duke, on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.

Middle Tennessee head coach Derek Mason during the Middle Tennessee Football Spring Showcase, on Saturday, April 12, 2025.© HELEN COMER/The Daily News Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via ...

A road game against Wisconsin, another in-state matchup and three weekday games highlight Middle Tennessee State football's 2025 schedule announced Thursday in the second season for coach Derek Mason.

While many experts felt Indiana should have been left out of the College Football Playoff, Middle Tennessee State football coach Derek Mason had high regard for the Hoosiers, even higher than ...

While many experts felt Indiana should have been left out of the College Football Playoff, Middle Tennessee State football coach Derek Mason had high regard for the Hoosiers, even higher than ...