Derek Mason
Baylor head coach Dave Aranda smiles while speaking at the NCAA college football Big 12 media days in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, July 13, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Baylor, Oklahoma St talk 2022 after Big 12 thriller of 2021

By Schuyler Dixon Jul. 13, 2022 06:31 PM EDT

Missouri defensive lineman Cannon York watches their game against Texas A&M from the bench during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. Texas A&M won 35-14. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Vanderbilt's next chance to end SEC skid comes vs Missouri

Oct. 28, 2021 11:40 AM EDT

Mississippi defensive lineman Jamond Gordon (97) forces Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) to scramble during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 52-51.(AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 17 Arkansas hosts Auburn after back-to-back losses

By Chip Souza Oct. 14, 2021 12:15 PM EDT

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer watches his players warmup before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vanderbilt, South Carolina meet seeking to end losing skids

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 14, 2021 10:21 AM EDT

Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals (8) passes against East Tennessee State in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Stanford good model for now, Vandy coach sees higher ceiling

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 16, 2021 02:39 PM EDT

Penn State running back Noah Cain (21) splits two Ball State defenders on a first half run during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. Penn State defeated Ball State 44-13. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 10 Penn St. looking to history to prep for No. 22 Auburn

By Travis Johnson Sep. 15, 2021 06:28 PM EDT

First year Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea watches as his players warm up before an NCAA college football game against East Tennessee State Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
ETSU spoils Vandy coach's debut 23-3 in 6th FCS over FBS win

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 04, 2021 11:40 PM EDT

Auburn coordinator recovers from breakthrough COVID case

Aug. 24, 2021 02:11 PM EDT
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn defensive coordinator Derek Mason said he has tested positive for COVID-19, like head coach Bryan Harsin. Mason...

FILE — In this July 21, 2021, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days in Hoover, Ala. Lea sees lots of great potential at Vanderbilt, and the first-time head coach has been busy making changes trying to set his alma mater up for long-term success. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Vandy gets fresh start under first-time head coach Clark Lea

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 17, 2021 10:15 AM EDT

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

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)
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

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)
Sarah Fuller currently only kicker on Vanderbilt's roster

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