Derek Mason is 11-22 at Middle Tennessee since 2024 and 38-77 in his career.
Updated Nov 9, 2026Sources: school staff directories, TransferPortl coaching tenures, CFBD
2026 season5-4Conf 3-2
At Middle Tennessee11-22Conf 7-14 · since 2024
Last 3 seasons11-22Conf 7-14
Career38-77Conf 17-61 · 10 seasons
Source: ESPN standings; Hot seat tracker through 2025, ESPN standings for 2026; Hot seat tracker
Middle Tennessee won 47.0% of its games before he arrived (54.7% in conference). His career win rate is -14.0 pts against that (-32.9 pts in conference).
Bio
- Hired
- Dec 6, 2023
- Alma mater
- N. Arizona
- Calls plays
- No
- Background
- Defense
- First-time head coach
- No
Head Coaching Seasons
9 seasons| Year | School | W-L | Conf | SRS | SP+ | SP+ Off | SP+ Def | AP Final | Titles and Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |  Middle Tennessee | 3-9 | Conference USA | -18.4 | -16.0 | 20.4 | 37.0 | - | - |
| 2024 | Middle Tennessee | 3-9 | Conference USA | -23.2 | -24.4 | 13.7 | 37.3 | - | - |
| 2020 |  Vanderbilt | 0-8 | SEC | -14.4 | -16.8 | 17.7 | 34.1 | - | - |
| 2019 | Vanderbilt | 3-9 | SEC | -12.6 | -10.4 | 21.8 | 33.6 | - | - |
| 2018 | Vanderbilt | 6-7 | SEC | 9.9 | 7.6 | 35.6 | 27.1 | - | L 38-45 ACADEMY SPORTS + OUTDOORS TEXAS BOWL vs Baylor |
| 2017 | Vanderbilt | 5-7 | SEC | -5.1 | 0.6 | 32.3 | 29.0 | - | - |
| 2016 | Vanderbilt | 6-7 | SEC | 2.6 | -1.2 | 25.3 | 26.3 | - | L 17-41 CAMPING WORLD INDEPENDENCE BOWL vs NC State |
| 2015 | Vanderbilt | 4-8 | SEC | -1.9 | -1.6 | 17.8 | 19.3 | - | - |
| 2014 | Vanderbilt | 3-9 | SEC | -9.6 | -4.3 | 22.0 | 25.3 | - | - |
Middle Tennessee Staff, 2026
22- Derek MasonHead Coach
- Anthony ScelfoOffensive Coordinator
- Brian StewartAsst. Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
- Louie CioffiSpecial Teams Coordinator
- Abdul MuhammadAssistant Defensive Backs
- Jack McAlpinAssistant Defensive Line
- Josh WegrzynAssistant Linebackers
- Marcus MillerAssistant Offensive Line
- Bret SmithAssistant Tight Ends/Game Management
- Vernon HargreavesDefensive Line
- Coley CrowleyInside Receivers
- A.J. ReisigLinebackers
- Christopher BrowneOffensive Line
- Joshua SmithOutside Linebackers/Defensive Ends
- Calvin LowryOutside Receivers
- Joe GanzQuarterbacks
- Al PoreeRunning Backs
- Tyler MonacoSafeties
- Bryce LewisSecondary
- Ross JenkinsTight Ends
- DeAundre EmericAssociate Director of Strength and Conditioning
- Jamie BlatnickDirector of Strength and Conditioning
Transfer Portal at Middle Tennessee
Roster average Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS): 16
| Cycle | In | Out | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 22 | +3 |
| 2025 | 19 | 27 | -8 |
| 2024 | 11 | 12 | -1 |
Staff History by Season
3 stints- 2024-2026Middle TennesseeHead Coach
- 2022
Oklahoma StateDefensive Coordinator - 2021
AuburnDefensive Coordinator
Coaching Tenure Timeline
3 stopsHead Coaches He Worked Under
2- Mike GundyOklahoma State, 2022
- Bryan HarsinAuburn, 2021